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Automatic belt tensioners (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-belt-tensioners-work) usually have a visible tension range indicator on the tensioner. When you install a new belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement), check the tension indicator to verify that the arrow on the tensioner arm is pointing to the range on...
There are two different ways to activate and deactivate the ParkSense rear park assist. Use the rear park assist switch in your instrument cluster. Use the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC), and follow the directions. There are three different settings...
Having a spun bearing is a serious engine problem typically due to oil starvation. Oil starvation can happen in a few ways, the most common is when oil is low and dirty There are cases I have seen the oil...
Hey there. There is a check valve in the power steering pump that quite often sticks after a rebuild. Since these are "restoration" components, they tend to sit on shelves longer than present-day parts. Tap lightly on the power steering...
Having two different gears that are not operating properly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-is-not-working-inspection) indicates a problem within the transmission. Possibilities include a pump, valve body or worn clutch pack or packs, which are responsible for reverse and 4th gear application. The transmission would...
Typically if you have bad stabilizer links then they should be replaced as an assembly. In most cases it is the bushings that fail, but the links that they mount to become distorted over time. To ensure that they last...
Hi There, The leak coming from the cracked thermostat housing may have caused an excessive amount of coolant to be leaked out of the system which impacts the functionality of the heater core. The [heater core]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) is a small radiator...
Hi there. Are you getting battery voltage at the fuel pump? Double check the fuses with a digital volt/ohm meter and measure voltage on both sides of fuse to verify continuity. Your fuel pump circuit should have a relay or...
Check the location of where the fuel smell is emitting from on your vehicle. If the fuel smell is coming from the fuel tank area, then the fuel pump, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel fuller neck, charcoal canister, or the...
The Hyundai Elantra and the Ford Focus are both offerings in the inexpensive compact sedan category, and both represent some of the best offerings in that class. Compact cars are slightly larger than a subcompact, but smaller than a mid-size;...
Not Not everyone relies on their car on a daily basis. Maybe you aren’t the type that deals with a daily commute, and running from here to there constantly. If that’s the case, you may be looking for a car...