September 2023

The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
The dream of many with an adventurous spirit is to own their own RV. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or
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Flashing tire pressure light causes and fixes A tire pressure light flashing condition is a sign of a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). If the light flashes for 60-90 seconds and then turns on solid, that indicates a problem with the TPMS system. The usual cause is one or more tire pressure sensors not communicating with the TPMS receiver. This can be caused by a variety of issues. Tire pressure sensor issues The sensor is damaged or missing The battery is the sensor is dead (7-10-year lifespan), … Read More
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How to fix water in headlight or water in tail light Do NOT drill a hole in the headlight assembly or the tail light assembly If there’s water in the headlight, the lens-to-lamp body has failed. Drilling a hole in your headlight drains the water, but doesn’t fix the root problem. You need to fix the leak, not the symptom of the leak. If you don’t fix the leak, water will continue to enter the headlight or tail light and that water can shatter the headlight bulb or tail light … Read More
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What to use as a temporary oil fill cap replacement Tape a soup can lid over the oil fill port and head to the dealer for a replacement Use the metal lid from a soup can to tape over the oil fill port. That’ll dramatically reduce oil splash. Then head to the dealer for a replacement oil fill cap. Don’t waste your time at an auto parts store (unless the dealer is closed) because they usually don’t have the right oil fill cap in stock and you don’t want a … Read More
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Can you drive with a missing oil fill cap — what can happen? Driving with a missing oil fill cap can be dangerous Every engine produces blow-by; gasses that escape past the piston rings and enter the crankcase. When the oil fill cap is in place, the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) sucks the blowby out of the crankcase and sends it into the intake manifold to be burned. But when the oil fill cap is missing, the PCV system can’t work properly and the blow-by blows out the oil … Read More
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Should you replace just the CV boot versus new axle shaft Replacing a CV boot and replacing an axle are two different repair options for addressing issues related to a vehicle’s constant velocity (CV) joint. Here’s a brief explanation of each: What’s involved in replacing a CV boot Remove the axle from the vehicle To replace a torn CV boot you must first disconnect the axle shaft from the wheel hub. Most technicians prefer to remove the entire half shaft from the vehicle before replacing the boot because you have … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
A fuel-efficient vehicle is essential, but proper car maintenance is significant for maximizing your vehicle’s gas mileage. Let’s explore how
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E85 versus E10 Regular Gas — Which Should You Use? Do you own a flex fuel vehicle that takes E85? If you own a flex fuel vehicle that can run on either E85 or E10 regular, you may wonder which fuel you should use: E85 versus E10 regular.While both fuels serve the primary purpose of powering combustion engines, there are distinct differences between them that could influence your decision. In this article, we will break down the pros and cons of E85 and regular gas to help you make an … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
If you have been involved in a car accident, knowing your rights and determining whether suing is the right course
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Replacement OE backup camera Check online dealers for OE backup camera Do a search for an online dealer parts seller. Simple search for Ford OE discount parts. Go to any of the dealer sites and find the part number for the OE backup camera. Once you have the part number, do a google search for that part number. Find the part number on the dealer site Here’s a search for a backup camera for a 2022 Ford Escape SE The camera part number is LJ6Z-19G490-H. The list prices is $54.62 … Read More
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