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Adulting Hack with Girls Auto Clinic

Girls Auto Clinic

I had a horrible relationship with all these cars, except for Alexandra (I purchased her in 2014 when I was already a shecanic). No more denying upsells, no more waiting until the last minute to get maintenance, no more driving with dirty with torn wipers, dirty filters, worn tires, and check engine lights.

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The Top 5 Problems with the Mazda CX-9: 1st Generation (2007 to 2015)

1A Auto

Tips to check your own wheel bearings 1A Auto How-to Video: How to Replace a Front Wheel Hub Bearing on a 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3. The transmission may cause a slip or jerk sensation while shifting when the CX-9 is warmed up, and this may happen without a check engine light turning on.

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6 Recurrent Dodge Charger AWD Problems (+How to Address)

RepairSmith

If you notice your AWD system isn’t engaging as expected, it may be due to: Electrical sensor problems Worn-out AWD components Electrical system glitches These electrical issues can also cause your vehicle’s check engine light to turn on. So which ones can you buy instead?

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BMW N63 Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

Failure of the injectors would cause multiple issues, including: Stalling Rough idle Check engine light Misfire Unburnt fuel and soot in the exhaust These issues can result from other sources such as ignition coils, but in most cases, these symptoms point to at least one of the injectors being in need of replacement.

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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

Model Year Specifics: 2005-2009 TDV6 Diesel: Early timing chain wear leading to stretching and potential failure 2010-2013 5.0L V8: Notorious for timing chain stretch and tensioner failures, often occurring between 60,000-80,000 miles 2013-2016 3.0

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BMW X3 Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

It offered a range of engines, including a new turbocharged four-cylinder, a naturally aspirated inline 6 gas, a turbocharged inline 6 gas, and an inline 6 diesel option. The F25 generation received a mid-cycle facelift in 2014, which scrapped the naturally aspirated engine option.