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F-150 Intermittent Lack of Throttle Response

Vehicle: 2016 Ford F-150, 4WD, V6-2.7L Turbo, Automatic transmission/transaxle

Mileage: 119,832

Problem: The customer’s concern was that his F-150 had developed a noticeable loss of throttle response, and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.

Audi’s Engine Oil Causes Rough Idle – MIL On

Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q7 Quattro (4LB), V6-3.0L SC (CTWA), Automatic transmission/transaxle

Mileage: 144,901

Problem: The owner brought his Quattro to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on. He mentioned that the idle is a little rough, but the car seemed to drive okay otherwise.

2018 Chevy Malibu

Chevy Malibu Hard Start and Lack of Power

Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, L4-1.5L Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 98,001

Problem: This vehicle came to the shop because the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) was on, the engine lacked power and there was a clacking sound from the high-pressure fuel pump area.

Tech-Assist Quick Tip
Tech-Assist Quick Tip

Jeep Grand Cherokee Sudden No Start

Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 168,502

Problem: Customer states that they were driving the vehicle, and when they stopped, the transmission defaulted to PARK. They shut the engine off and it never cranked over again.

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