![]() The perk to the fuel-line kill switch though is that the engine will still crank, but just not have enough fuel to turn over. This type of kill switch will prevent fuel from getting to your engine which is a sure fire way to make sure your vehicle won’t start. The first type of kill switch we will look at is the fuel-line shut off valves. If this were my 14-year-old car, I would continue to monitor the oil consumption and add oil as needed.There are five main types of kill switches BMW considers one liter of oil use in 1,500 miles as “normal.” Given this information, can you give me some ideas of what is causing the oil problem?Ī: There is likely nothing more than a bit of wear and tear on the engine. Six months ago, the engine was repaired by the local BMW dealership, where they replaced the oil filter housing gasket, the oil pan gasket and the cylinder head gasket. The car does not appear to be leaking oil. ![]() I do not doubt that he is putting in the full amount required. The oil gauge also seems to be malfunctioning, as it rarely registers a full quart but actually shows down ¼ quart even when my mechanic changes the oil. It seems to use about a quart every 1,500 miles. My mechanic tells me that it burns a little oil, too little to be noticeable by smoke coming out the back. Q: I own a 2008 BMW 328 with a 6-cylinder engine that is going through oil. There are several YouTube videos you can watch that explain the installation. Even the GM original part can be purchased online for $125. ![]() The typical dealer price on the LED bulbs is about $250, and aftermarket parts can be purchased for less. The dealer may have wanted to replace the entire assembly from experience that many of these Cadillac lights have a water intrusion problem which causes moisture in the taillights. I called my Cadillac dealer and asked if I had to bring the car in for a fix or was it something that I could easily handle myself. After a long pause, the service guy asked if I was sitting down and proceeded to tell me that the bulb was not replaceable and that I had to replace the entire rear taillight assembly at a cost of more than $800, which included taking off the rear bumper to get access to it. Huh?Ī: The LED bulb set is replaceable separately from the entire taillight assembly. Q: My neighbor recently noticed that my driver’s side brake light on my 2013 Cadillac XTS was not working. If not, a further inspection of the turbo charger is warranted. The most common issue is dirt, debris and even moisture in the mass-air-flow sensor.Īt those temperatures, moisture could also be freezing as air is entering the air intake.Ĭleaning the mass-air-flow sensor may fix the problem. Q: Any ideas on a "PO299" check engine code on a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and on a 2018 Malibu? This is happening when operating in minus-10-degree weather, and the check engine light and reduced power lights are on.Ī: The code indicates under-boost from the turbo. In Norway, where they have pretty cold winters, 65% of the cars sold last year were electric. Using this method, you are getting into a warm car and maximizing battery capacity even when the weather is cold. Most EV drivers recharge their cars every night and many will - depending on the car - precondition the battery and the car prior to heading out. Although, for most EV drivers, this isn’t a problem. Q: How do you feel about driving an electric car in the snow/winter? I know I have left my fully charged cellphone in the car overnight, only to have it almost dead in the morning.Ī: Electric cars will lose up to 40% of their battery capacity in very cold weather. I recently drove about 1,600 miles over three days and took the advice of all police departments: remove or hide any valuables, park in well-lighted areas, and lock the car and take the keys. I’m concerned about a cutting into a wiring harness to add a switch that could possibly cause an issue later. A better option would be to add an aftermarket alarm or vehicle tracking system to deter theft. “Old-fashioned” kill switches are just not very common. Today, many cars have anti-theft systems built in. We are a little worried about car theft.Ī: Hidden ignition or fuel pump kill switches were once quite popular and could be installed quite easily. ![]() Our drive will take us through many states and will have many stops. Q: Do people still install kill switches on their cars? We will be traveling to many places and will likely log 3,000 to 4,000 miles.
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