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  • SureTrack Community Fix: Springtime for Audi

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoIntermittent misfires are one of the trickiest vehicle problems to track down. You have to get the car to do it while you’re working on it. SureTrack community member cbrodskysr had an Audi A4 in their shop that had a misfire under load, they did some work to it that seemed to clear up the issue but it came back in a few weeks with the same problem. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Cruze Control

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoElectronic throttle controls have become ubiquitous on new vehicles. The days of the simple throttle cable are going away. Follow this Real Fix to see how a Chevrolet Cruze with an erratic throttle and a code P2135 was diagnosed and the problem that was found and corrected.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Hard Starting Diesel

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoDiesel engines can be sensitive to fuel quality even though they employ several filters to remove water and other contaminants. But one contaminant in particular is harder to handle. SureTrack community member kenscssvc had a Ford F350 Super Duty diesel in the shop that was hard to start and ran bad when running. They posed their question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member powerstroketech1 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Ecoboost Loses Power

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoModern turbocharged engines provide a lot of power to their owners but can be quite complicated. When you have an issue with lack of power, don’t forget the basics that apply to all engines. SureTrack community member bmaples had a Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost in the shop that just didn’t have the power it should. They posed their question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member CBriggs and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Updates Are The Key

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoWe’re constantly being urged to do updates. Updates on our phones, our computers, even our TVs. Even your car needs updates at times. Some newer cars automatically get updates over the air but older ones don’t. SureTrack community member alltune had a Jeep Compass in their shop that couldn’t pass inspection because the fuel monitor wouldn’t set. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Just a Touch of Oil

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoIntermittent noises are hard to reproduce and therefore hard to track down, especially if they only happen while driving. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a Cadillac Escalade in the shop that would sometimes make a loud buzzing noise after driving over a bump or dip. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members ericsautomotive and jbsprintcar, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: No Throttle Van

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoMechanics hate it when they fix a vehicle for one problem and a new unrelated one shows up. SureTrack community member SpidellChris had a Ford Econoline in their shop that they replaced the transmission and fuel tank and after putting it back together had a throttle issue. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Bolt It Down

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoElectrical systems are very finicky when it comes to connections and grounding. SureTrack community member Ourfamilygarage had a Chevrolet Silverado in their shop that had the airbag light on and no communication with the module. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Dmckemie12 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Cheap Car, Cheap Gas

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoGas prices are high, so drivers are shopping around for the cheapest price. This may cause issues down the road though if the quality isn’t up to snuff. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a Nissan Versa in their shop that had been towed in for a no start condition but while working on it, it decided it was going to start again. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Macdonald.Motorworks and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Resistant Starter

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoIntermittent starting issues can certainly be frustrating and can lead to fear of being stranded. SureTrack community member grizz81 had a RAM 1500 pickup in their shop that would randomly be hard to start or would start cranking then stop. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Jamesbellam and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.