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Ford Escape engine fires — recall Ford is recalling 2020-22 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with the 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines to correct engine failure that could release engine oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment resulting in Ford Escape fires. Park and shut off engine in the event of engine noise, reduction in power or smoke Ford advises Ford Escape owners to immediately park and shut off the engine if they hear unexpected engine noise, experience a reduction in power or notice smoke from the engine compartment. What … Read More
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Buick Regal brake problems — recall GM recalls Buick Regal for brake problems GM is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles for brake problems. The vehicles may experience a loss of power assist during braking due to a software error in the electronic brake contol module (EBCM). Buick Regal brake problem fix NHTSA #22V465000 The dealer will perform a software update on the EBCM free of charge. Contact the dealer for more information.  
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Ford Fiesta, Focus owners sue Ford for transmission issues According to the Detroit Free Press several owners of 2017-19 Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus owners are suing Ford for transmission defects. The plaintiff claim that the DPS6 transmission defects have not been fixed. Lawsuit claims Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus transmissions are faulty The lawsuit claims the vehicles are “plagued by numerous problems and safety concerns … transmission slips, bucking, kicking, jerking, harsh engagement, premature internal wear, sudden acceleration, delay in downshifts, delayed acceleration, difficulty stopping the vehicle, and eventually … Read More
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Subaru WRX backup lights and backup camera not working — recall Subaru is recalling the vehicles listed below to fix a corroded backup light switch that prevents the backup lights from illuminating and also prevents the backup camera from working. Vehicles affected by NHTSA recall ID: 22V522000 2015-2021 Subaru WRX Fix for Subaru backup lights and backup camera not working Contact the dealer for an appointment. They will inspect the backup light switch and replace if found defective. This repair will be free.
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HID headlight bulb — what the letters and number mean HID bulb designations 1st position: HID bulbs are “discharge” bulbs so the first letter is always a D. 2nd position: Designates the series; 1, 2, 3, or 4 (more on that later) 3rd position: “R” or “S” denotes whether the bulb is designed for use in a reflector style housing or a projector style housing. A bulb for a reflector style housing has an opaque shield that masks off a portion of the light to match a reflector style headlight’s … Read More
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My thoughts on the FortNine Youtube Fuel Stabilizer Test YouTube contributor FortNine has published a video entitled Can fuel stabilizer kill your motorcycle? During the video FortNine conducts some tests on Sta-Bil, Seafoam, StarTron, STP, K100 and ipone fuel stabilizers. The video concludes that some fuel stabilizers do nothing while others cause harm. However, after viewing the video several times, it’s my opinion that many of the “factual” statements made during the video are either outright false or misleading, and the tests conducted do not in any way represent real … Read More
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Rick’s Thoughts on the Project Farms Fuel Stabilizer Testing Video If you’ve seen Project Farms Fuel Stabilizer Testing using Lucas Safeguard Fuel Stabilizer, you know that Todd comes to the conclusion that fuel stabilizer doesn’t stop corrosion in the fuel system and doesn’t prevent fuel degradation. But I disagree with his conclusion and his testing methods. Let’s take a step back and review some of the facts about ethanol, water, and fuel system corrosion before you blindly accept Project Farms conclusions. Facts about gasoline and water Fact #1: All gas … Read More
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Knock Sensor — How to diagnose How does a knock sensor work? A knock sensor has a piezoelectric crystal inside that converts vibrations into an AC voltage. The greater the vibration, the higher the AC voltage and frequency. It’s used in engines to detect detonation (knock). The knock sensor can’t discriminate between vibrations from cylinder detonation or vibrations caused by hitting a pothole or rumble strip. So the car’s ECM also monitors the crank sensor. During detonation, there’s a noticeable drop in that cylinder’s contribution to engine rotation. If there’s … Read More
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Honda CRV P0441 or P04F1 Fix Diagnose and fix Honda CRV P0441 or P04F1 Honda has issued a service bulletin #21-081 to address Honda CRV trouble codes P0441 or P04F1 on the vehicles listed below. Honda has determined that external radio waves cause fluctuation of sensor outputs in the wiring harness that cause the ECM to miscalculate and set PO441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) PO4F1 (EVAP System Low Purge Flow Detected) trouble codes. Fix for Honda CRV P0441 or P04F1 Honda has developed a “sub cord” to replace the … Read More
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Car repair and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act What is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal law that governs consumer product warranties. It was passed in 1975 and requires warrantors of consumer products to provide consumers with detailed information about warranty coverage. In addition, it affects both the rights of consumers and the obligations of warrantors under written warranties. Magnuson-Moss Act Does Not Require Business to Provide a Written Warranty But if a company does issue a warranty, the way the warranty is written must conform … Read More
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