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Hello! Thank you for writing in with this question. The design of the “boxer” engine makes for a high probability of head gasket problems. Coolant and oil drainage isn’t like typical “V” or inline style engines, so coolant and oil...

It’s important that you have a clear view out of the windshield and all the other windows in your car. Of course, it seems to take very little to fog them up, and during the winter, ice and freezing rain...

The charging system Warning Light is located on your instrument control panel, and will illuminate when your vehicle’s electrical charging system is not functioning properly. If the charging system Warning Light comes on, schedule an inspection as soon as possible....

My guess is that the problem is with the body control module (BCM). The BCM functions as the power mode master (PMM). In this role, it receives an input from the ignition switch when the key is turned to the...

Hi there. There is only 1 catalytic converter that requires the O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) to work with it. The other two are a catalytic converter to help with emissions and a resonating chamber to quieten the exhaust before the muffler....

The brake booster (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-brake-booster-check-valve-replacement) is a mechanism that uses vacuum pressure to take the force being applied to the brake pedal and amplify it. If the booster is bad, then the full amount of force needed to activate the master...

The best way to handle this, is to take the vehicle to a local repair shop or dealership that performs wheel alignments. By setting the vehicle up on the alignment rack, they will be able to measure all the alignment...

Hi there. Check the heater control valve in the engine compartment that is in line with the heater hoses and the engine. If the valve is sticking or shutting off, then the heater will not produce enough heat for the...

Charging system output should be verified against factory specifications as the alternator may be failing or have failed thus accounting for the battery light. It is also possible that the serpentine belt does not have adequate tension and thus is...