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Is it normal for the crankshaft pulley to be stuck if the car is off. The serpentine belt is removed.

The only pulleys you should be able to turn by hand when the serpentine belt is not in place are: the water pump, alternator, and power steering pump pulleys. The air conditioning compressor has a clutch on it that should...

Knocking noise - 1997 Oldsmobile 98

Hi! I recommend having a close inspection of the harmonic balancer on the front of the crankshaft. When the rubber that's bonded between the pulley and the hub begins to fail and separate, it starts to move around and can...

On CNG, engine often give a sound of misfiring and got stop, while on petrol no such issue

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by many things. A few things I would look into are the fuel system, the engine management system, and the ignition system. If any of the components, such as the fuel...

Check Engine Light is flashing. My truck only starts after 5 seconds - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. When the Check Engine Light flashes, it means that there is an intermittent problem making the light flash on and off. When the light flashes, it is best to pull off the road and...

I have been hearing a vibration in the back when accelerating it's almost like a clicking sound.

Hi there. The clicking sound/vibration in the rear of the vehicle upon acceleration could be, several possibilities. A loose wheel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tighten-wheel-lug-nuts), a bad wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement), a loose or broken suspension component (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection). These are likely culprits but there are...

My car is idling very rough.

The idle air control valve is common for causing a rough idle in many cars, but it sounds like you have already corrected that. Another thing you may also want to check is the crankshaft position sensor. A crankshaft position...

Runs for a little bit and dies

In order to isolate the problem you should have the fuel pressure monitored with a pressure gauge hooked up to the fuel rail. As the engine is running monitor fuel pressure when it stalls out to see if pressure drops...

There's no oil in my car and it's making a loud noise when I drive

Try to add about 3 to 4 quarts of oil to bring it up to full mark and then see if engine noise goes away. You may not have damaged engine yet. If noise continues after adding oil then you...

My 2009 mercury mariner 6 cylinder check engine light is on and my scan tool says cylinder 2 misfire. It will drive fine for about 20 min. The it will loose power and shudder

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

When When you were a kid, almost every family you knew had a Dodge Grand Caravan. However, thanks to the rise of SUVs, CUVs (crossover utility vehicles), and sport wagons, this model has lost a lot of ground over the...

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Coolant Recovery Reservoir

Common signs include constantly having to add coolant, visible coolant leaks, and the engine overheating.

The Best Tool to Eliminate Air Bubbles

Air bubbles can form while mechanics perform service on coolant systems. A vacuum coolant filler helps eliminate this problem to avoid serious damage.