When you look at smaller SUVs like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, do you wish for just a little bit more space? But then when you look at the larger SUVs...
The mid-size crossover SUV category offers the comfort and size of an SUV, but on the platform of a car, giving it the look and feel of a large hatchback. The unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles is...
While shorter than average drivers can have a tough time finding the right car, it’s equally hard for taller drivers, perhaps more so. If you’re feeling squished, or have to...
Hi Nina. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Modern cars, trucks and SUV's utilize an electronic power steering system. In many cases, when there is a mechanical or electrical fault with these systems, it will activate a security protocol that disables...
Code P219A relates to a fuel/ai ration imbalance, which may be caused by any number of things such as faulty fuel injectors, low fuel pressure, a faulty EGR valve, a faulty EVAP canister or intake leaks, creating a lean fuel...
The high mileage oil brand, and the specific viscosity rating (5W-30), that your husband bought for you is perfectly acceptable and you needn't worry at all. High mileage oil simply claims to have "extra" engine oil seal conditioners and perhaps...
P0016 pertains to the intake camshaft (i.e., position "A"). If that code has set, apart from a sensor fault, there are quite a few other potential causes of the code, including: incorrect camshaft timing due to the timing chain having...
You may have already fixed the problem but the computer has already stored the failure code and will need to have the computer memory cleared to turn off the light. Then drive it again to see if light returns. Please...
You are describing more than one possible problem and not using the correct oil may have caused engine damage and should be checked with a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to listen to the noise and check to see if...
If the oil change occurred before the reminder light came on, but the oil life system was not reset at the time of that oil change, what you are seeing now might just simply be the "reminder" to perform an...
Hi Adelaphia. Thanks for writing in today to YourMechanic.com. When you see this warning light come on the dashboard, it's a rather serious issue that should be inspected by a professional mechanic. Essentially, the warning light is telling you that...
It sounds like you may have a damaged AC compressor or compressor clutch. As you may know the AC Clutch is the pulley that spins with the Belt. There are two ports on the rear of the Compressor. One is...
It's not clear if the engine compression is now normal after replacing the timing chain. Due to the number of possible malfunctions that could be at issue in your case, I would suggest that you just request a no start...
There are many potential causes for your concern. However, there are a couple common problems with your model vehicle that come to mind. First, this vehicle is known for having problems with the variable valve timing (VVT) system. The VVT...
Code P0341 relates to the camshaft position sensor not correlating to the position of the crankshaft position sensor, which works in conjunction with the camshaft sensor to maintain proper ignition timing. Code P0017 relates to the crankshaft position sensor. When...
It sounds like you may have a faulty A/C blower motor or [blower motor resistor](blower motor resistor. The highest speed setting may still work because in most cars in the highest fan speed settings the current bypasses the blower motor...
The TCM has to be programmed to match your vehicle. Mechanics who have a GM bi-directional scan tool, or other appropriate GM programming tools and software, can perform that service for you. To determine availability of the programming service in...
To determine whether you have gotten reasonable service life out of the tires requires data on: 1) elapsed mileage; 2) the tire's treadwear rating; 3) operating conditions (inflation, alignment, speed, and ambient temperature); and 4) the possibility of product defect...
Hi Tameeka. Thanks for sending your question today. Based on the codes you've listed, there are several reasons why the car is using more gasoline. The P0420 code might indicate a clogged catalytic converter or failing O2 sensors, which can...
The oil pump gets a constant supply of oil from the oil pan and oil in the engine and would not fail due to piston rings from excessive oil consumption unless you ran the engine real low on oil and...
This is an electrical problem and is caused by either a short circuit, a fault in the key sense feature (module) or, if equipped, could be caused by faults in the remote starter circuit which operates wirelessly. If you have...
Driving with the stabilitrac system off will not cause any harm to the vehicle, however you will lose the functionality of the traction control that the system is designed to offer. The traction control system monitors the steering and stability...
