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7 Alarming Reasons Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor

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Fluid Leaks Pressing the brake pedal compresses the brake fluid , creating hydraulic pressure in the brake lines. This hydraulic pressure transmits force to the front and rear calipers or each wheel cylinder, which engages the brake pads or shoes, respectively. Once the mechanic diagnoses the issue, they’ll begin fixing it.

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BMW Transfer Case Service

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A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. engine and 6L45 transmission with 65,000 miles on it. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L The Bimmer was driven with a scanner to see what was up.

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BMW Transfer Case Service

Brake & Front End

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. engine and 6L45 transmission with 65,000 miles on it. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L The Bimmer was driven with a scanner to see what was up.

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How to Perform a Transmission Solenoid Replacement

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A transmission solenoid is an electro-mechanical valve that controls the flow of transmission fluid. This engages the torque converter, which uses this hydraulic pressure to shift to the correct gear. Transmission control solenoid: Regulates the pressurized hydraulic fluid (line pressure). It can indicate several problems.

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Automatic Car Won’t Reverse? Common Causes + How to Fix

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We’ll also explain how a mechanic diagnoses and fixes this glitch so you know what to expect when you bring your vehicle in for repair. Contaminated or Low Transmission Fluid Just as motor oil keeps your engine running smoothly, transmission fluid is essential for both automatic and manual transmission systems to function properly.

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Camshaft Replacement Cost (+Is it an Urgent Repair?)

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NOTE: Replacing multiple camshafts at once can save you labor costs as the engine is already disassembled. Type of camshaft: Modern cars usually use solid roller or hydraulic roller camshafts. Solid rollers typically cost more than hydraulic rollers as they’re built for high-performance engines and higher RPMs.

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What Happens to Your Car When the Serpentine Belt Breaks?

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This results in engine overheating and can cause the temperature gauge to spike into the red zone, triggering the Check Engine Light. You’ll Be Unable to Steer Easily A bad drive belt can cause the power steering pump to fail, preventing it from circulating hydraulic fluid.

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