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It sounds like the facility that performed your oil change may have forgotten to refill the motor with oil after draining the old oil. If there were no signs of visible smoke, smells or oil leaking anywhere, it is quite...

When a car overheats when it is sitting still or moving slowly, this is because the cooling fans (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-radiator-fan-motor-replacement) are not turning on. If the car is fine while moving, the thermostat is fine, although, anytime a motor overheats, it...

Your vehicle's fuel supply system does have a fuel filter but that filter is built into the fuel pump which is installed in the gas tank. Should you desire service on the filter please use YourMechanic's fuel filter replacement service...

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Hello. We'll be happy to answer your question. The recall that you have not completed is most likely while your power steering has an intermittent failure. In may of 2015 Ford announced the recall of an estimated 400,000 models; 2011...

Hi there. In order to provide you with an accurate quote, we'll need you to fill out a quote request for a starter replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) so we can gather additional information about your location and vehicle.

Hello - you still have problems with your transmission (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/does-an-automatic-transmission-have-a-clutch), most likely in the valve body. This is a common problem with this model transmission, and requires a rebuild or replacement of the valve body to correct. The problem codes...

You definitely have a coolant leak. Where it is leaking from is important in that it could be the radiator cap releasing pressure as it is designed. A vehicle that displays the symptoms you have described in traffic indicates that...

If a motor mount diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) was performed and the mounts were confirmed to be faulty, the only safe repair strategy would have been to install dealer OEM motor mounts. If you use aftermarket parts in this application in essence...

Due to the fact a warning light has illuminated, you need to start with a code scan. This will lets us know if the ABS light is on as an additional issue, or if it is the main cause of...

Without hearing the noise it will be hard to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause but there are several things that can be done to eliminate or highlight possible causes. First is determining the type of noise and conditions...

It is very possible that there could be pieces of RTV in the valve body causing a restriction. It is also possible that the transmission itself could have some internal damage causing this issue. I would recommend having the vehicle...

Hi There, What you are referring to is what is called a serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement). This is a belt that powers the majority of the major engine components. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location...

Large external leaks can be readily diagnosed. I suggest you just request an oil leak diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. It's possible to have multiple leak points on a engine...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The fuel filter is located b,etween the fuel tank and the engine. With that being said, the filter will be on the same side of the vehicle as the gas tank, usually right behind...

Hi there - this may or may not be possible. Bypassing the power steering pump may route the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-serpentine-drive-belt) in conflict with other rotating components on the engine. Using a "soft measuring tape" (like a tailor uses), measure...

Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-speed-sensor-replacement) at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the...

Hello. Most of the time this is due to a failure in the blend door motor on the passenger side. It can also be the door itself or a sensor issue but most of the time it is the motor....

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2009 Mercury Milan to have soft brakes. The most common causes of soft brakes are air in the brake fluid, master cylinder failure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-master-cylinder-replacement), brake fluid leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-fluid-is-leaking-inspection), or a faulty brake booster...

Your car is definitely worth fixing as this is somewhat common and something that any qualified mechanic should be able to correct. The grinding sound you hear is likely worn brake pads and rotors. When the brake pads reach a...