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Catalytic still turns red, could the wires be the cause of this? - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Catalytic still turns red, could the wires be the cause of this? - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Catalytic converter turns red after 5min of running engine, the engine doesn’t shake or show any sign of difficulty running. I have replaced the spark plugs and got a new ignition coil but did not...

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Air conditioning was just blowing air around - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Air conditioning was just blowing air around - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

After not driving my car for 3 months, I had a 6-hour drive and the air conditioning was just blowing air around, not cold. I assumed that I just needed to regas the system. I went and got a free...

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2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT Belt Tensioner Replacement - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

My tensioner pulley went stiff and caused my alternator to fail, so do I have to replace both parts The tensioner pulley has failed and should be replaced. And most likely you will need to also...

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Honda CR-V 2018 AWD Code B1080 - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

The DTC 27, PA11, DTC B1080 is showing up on my dash screen. The Push Start/Stop Button…will start the vehicle…then it will go off. Restarts…goes off. Any idea what this is? THANKS! Didn’t find...

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Opel / Vauxhall Crossland 2018 struggles uphill - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Opel / Vauxhall Crossland 2018 struggles uphill - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

My Crossland struggles uphill. Is there a problem or is it a feature of the weak engine (82PS)? Sounds like there may be a problem. Have any existing engine trouble codes pulled. These codes can help...

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2007 G2500 Chevy Express Dash Wiring Diagrams - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Greetings, I’m rebuilding a 2007 G2500 Chevy Express, &after having the frame straightened,… The Dash cluster, gauges, chimes, & radio would would come on & off., when the brake pedal is pushed. This...

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Hyundai Veloster Code P073F won't shift - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Hyundai Veloster Code P073F won't shift - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Hello! My car has 152,000 miles and I’ve regularly kept up with maintenance. Fully synthetic oil changed every 5k miles. It is a 2015 Hyundai Veloster Base. Dual-Clutch Transmission. A month ago got...

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Stall or shut down 2005 Toyota Corolla E120/E130 - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Stall or shut down 2005 Toyota Corolla E120/E130 - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

My name is George and recently my car has been giving me issues. I have a Toyota Corolla 2005 (European spec or E120/130). Couple of times I would be driving on the road and it will stall or shuts...

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Intermittent no start 2014 Honda Crosstour - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

I have a 2014 Honda Crosstour 4WD EXL V6 with 105,000 miles. At about 80,000 miles I would have an occasional problem starting. I would step on the brake and push starter button and it would fail. If...

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Front Strut Replacement 2005 Chevy Uplander - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Front Strut Replacement 2005 Chevy Uplander - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Do I need a strut compressor to fix my front strut mount on my driver side Short answer, Yes. However there are options available. Myself I would replace the entire strut. You figure if part of the...

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Saw a little bit of white smoke, smelled kind of like burning plastic

I’ve owned this car for a few years, i know that it has a power steering fluid leak. It ended up sitting for a couple weeks so i replaced the battery, when i started the car i saw a little bit of...

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Battery lights, ABS, brake light comes on and then car stalls - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Replaced alternator and battery . After driving it battery lights , abs, brake light comes on and then car stalls . Have to jump start car. Any suggestions on what could be the cause. It is a 2000 VW...

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How to Change Manual Transmission Fluid Jeep Wrangler Video - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

How to Change Manual Transmission Fluid Jeep Wrangler Video

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2008 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder (46,000 miles) - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

2008 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder (46,000 miles) - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Today, I just replaced the spark plug with the identical ones it came with – NGK IX Iridiums. NOW, the car is making strange sounds at idle at 4500 RPM – what’s wrong? It is a 2008 Honda Accord EX 4...

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When it shifts from 2 to 3 the transmission slips completely - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

My truck moves fine in 1-2, and R. When the trans shifts from 2 to 3 the transmission slips completely. The truck slows and engine RPM goes up. Manually shifting to 1-2 and the truck moves again....

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Engine Overheating with the air conditioning on - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

After 3 years of trouble free driving, the car began to overheat with the air conditioning on. Replaced the thermostat and it didn’t help. Any ideas? It is a 2009 Ford Focus SE. I will go ahead and...

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Best Ways to Save For Eventual Auto Repairs - FreeAutoMechanic Advice

Every vehicle can experience a breakdown. That is why preparing for eventual car repairs is a wise move. Financial readiness is important in owning a car. Keeping auto repair costs down can also be...

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