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What is the proper tire inflation?

It’s vital that your tires have the right amount of air in them. Too little (under inflation), and they’ll wear on the edges. Too much (over inflation), and they’ll wear down the center. Neither is a good situation to have....

Car won't start even after I replaced the fuel pump.

If the fuel pump has been replaced and your issue is still fuel related you may have a clogged fuel filter or malfunctioning fuel injectors. If all of these parts are known to be functioning properly the issue is likely...

How do I disable the rear power windows?

Disabling the rear power windows is a key safety feature. It locks the rear power windows so that they cannot be opened by rear-seat passengers. This can help keep small children safe. The rear power windows will be automatically disabled...

Truck doesn't start after sitting for over a year

Hi there. If your truck cranks normally but doesn't start, suspect a problem with fuel or spark delivery. Spark can be checked using an inline spark tester and fuel pressure can be checked with a gauge. If the engine doesn't...

Clutch pedal bottoming out

There could be a few different components behind the reason as to why your Ford Ranger's clutch pedal is going to the floor. The first two components to check are the clutch master and slave cylinder. If either or both...

Car battery dying quickly especially after longer driving

It sounds like the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-alternator) is not charging the battery, when are you driving long distances. Running all the accessories and then shutting it off can cause the battery to be too weak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-diagnose-a-car-battery-drain_2) to restart the car. If...

truck is ticking.

Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Grand Cherokee. It is possible that a cracked flywheel will make noise and also cause the crank position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) to be given bad information. That may be the source of the...

Is it better to just change trans fluid instead of flushing the whole system?

When it comes to vehicles over 5 years or 60,000 miles, my preference is to drain the transmission through the pan and replace the filter, especially if the transmission has never been serviced. The sales pitch is of course that...

My steering feels heavy after driving my Suzuki for a while.

Hi there. Heavy steering can be caused by a number of things. I would need to know the model and year of the vehicle to be able to help you with this further. In general, if the steering is fine...

Understanding Braking and Stopping Distance

To To a driver, braking appears to happen in a very short amount of time. In reality, a car can travel an alarming distance before coming to a complete stop when traveling at highway speeds. Even with such advanced technology...

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Mass Airflow Sensor

Common signs of problems with a mass airflow sensor include running rich at idle or lean under load, decrease in fuel efficiency, and rough idles.

How Long Does an Air Charge Temperature Sensor Last?

The The air charge temperature sensor, also referred to as the intake air temperature sensor, works to monitor the temperature of the air as it enters your car engine. The engine’s computer has to have this information so it can...