Jill Trotta

Member of RepairPal since 2013
About Jill Trotta
I am an member of the Automotive Professional group at RepairPal.com. I have been in the field for over 22 years. I am an ASE Certified Technician and Service Consultant. My passion is European cars, especially BMW, but I have extensive experience with American and Japanese vehicles as well. I have a passion for learning and teaching. I love answering questions and finding answers and solutions.
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My rear differential is making a noise. What can it be. And how can I fix it mys
If it's making noise the only thing you can do it remove the access cover and see if you see meta...
when the clutch is engaged there is a loudish whirring noise.
It's most likely the throw out bearing. If this is the case the transmission will need to be remo...
Shifting Problems on ML320/1999?
Do you have any warning lights on? This vehicle doesn't come with a dipstick to check the trans...
Can I fix the problem
The only thing you can really do is check and make sure your gas cap is tight. If it isn't , I wo...
Tarazza transmission fluid change
I would follow the manufactures schedule. This is what the vehicle engineers have set as the inte...
i have a problem with the gas gauge being stuck on full..i thought it was the
Did the fuel pump you installed include the sending unit? It can be purchased as an entire unit a...
transmission goes into safe mode often but stop doing it for weeks at a time.
You could be having an internal transmission problem developing, especially if changing the fluid...
Air compressor to inflate my tires does not come on
I think you might be talking about the compressor that inflates the shocks on the truck. Some of...
my ac stoped blowing cold air.
I would have a professional shop check for the system out. If the freon level goes low it will di...
where is the water pump
The water pump on this car is located behind the timing cover. It will not be accessible without ...
can i still start my van to get it on a trailer if the main drive belt is gone?
When you say your wheel do you mean your steering wheel or a wheel on the car? All car's have som...
How many miles should new brakes go in a 2002 BMW 330ci?
That is a hard question to answer. Brake wear is completely dictated by driving style, conditions...
blower works, but there's no heat/cooling.
The lack of cool air sounds like an A/C issue. Have you checked to see if the A/C compressor is e...
My AC Condensor is leaking. Can this be sealed?
It is not a great idea to reseal an A/C condenser. It should be replaced to ensure a long term re...
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Leaking Front Strut and/or "Rough" Handling
14 reports, 3 comments on this Jeep Compass problem
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RepairPal Jill Awarded Auto Care Woman of Excellence for 2017
Oct 23, 2017
Thank you so much! It the hardworking people of integrity that keep me moving forward. The consta...
Why Won't Your Car Start?
Apr 26, 2013
If all those things are in order, I would check engine compression.
Why Won't Your Car Start?
Apr 26, 2013
I would start with rechecking the basics and the installation. Is the distributor in the right po...
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