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key is stuck in ignition while car is on. cant remove key. what is the problem?
Under the column there is a plastic panel. Use a small screwdriver to pop off panel,and there sho...
2001 GMC Yukon XL, My truck wont start
Google How to reset Passlock and Passkey VATS system-Passlock GM.
loosing power going uphill then catches and recovers(knocking sound startup only
Knocking is most likely piston slap, as these certain GM engines were known too have. Sounds as t...
01 alero engine issues
Blowby., 1st check your PVC valve. Alot of people over look this valve. 2nd, with the engine hot ...
Water in the oil .
Is the oil a milky white? Is it condensation from temperature change? If the vehicle wasn't drive...
windshield wiper fluid/ right turn signal
Sounds like a bad contact in the turn signal/ wiper switch.
Which spark plugs would u recomnd? Champion single or double platinum at gap .50
I agree with answer's #1 and #2. OEM all the way, the more the platinum, the more $ out of your p...
My Vue leaked all it's oil out while my wife was driving. It's now ticking. Help
I would check the PCV system to see if it's clogged up. On this engine, they have what is called ...
Local Ford service dept advised that I needed the throttle body cleaned
You can clean it, but use ONLY CRC throttle body and air intake cleaner. Ford uses a Teflon based...
What could be the problem when it won't turn over, but the battery is fine?
Had the same problem with my G6. It was the battery. But, don't count out the starter as Pushrod ...
What does a Full tune up on this truck consist of ??? plugs, wires,
Nowadays it's plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter. Bad gas mileage? Possible O2 sensor(s).
car overheats/ replaced thermostat,water pump,water pump belt, all hoses
Assuming you have a Northstar engine,try checking the purge line. It's the small hose near the to...
My oil gauge is sittin on 0. It will move back up to 20 or so.
Assuming you have the correct oil weight and you change your oil on a regular basis, I would star...
I have a 2003 Chevy Suburban, leaking Antifreeze. having trouble locating where?
Freeze plug? I believe there is one right above the compressor area. Hope this helps.
My car smells like gasoline, After turning it on! What's causing it to smell?
Is your check engine light flashing? If so, do not try too drive the car, have it towed to your r...
I have a milky residue inside of oil cap but no water mixture in oil itself what
Could be condensation from weather changes, not driving far enough for the engine to reach full o...
What are the signs of rod bearings needing to be replaced?
Check your oil pressure. I had a 97' Bonneville with a 3.8, which the oil pressure was not holdin...
where is the crank senor located.
Sensor A is behind the harmonic balancer, Sensor B is Left Rear on engine. They're not hard to re...
why left front headlight wont work after replacing bulbs,fuses
I had a similar problem. I cleaned out the socket.I used a small screwdriver, few Q-tips. Just cl...
A wrench light has come on in my 2006 Honda Accord: what does it mean?
I believe it's a change oil light. Once oil is changed then there's a reset button. Check the own...
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