Hi there. Transmission fluid should be flushed every 50,000 miles to help avoid issues like you are experiencing. So, it's probably a good idea to have your transmission fluid flushed and filter replaced, as the obstruction of debris or worn...
If the bulbs are good (you can test the filament off car), check for corrosion and/or faulty connections in the bulb socket, wiring, and/or terminals. Check for power at the bulb socket. If there is no battery voltage at the...
Hi There, What you are describing sounds like you may have a clogged catalytic converter. The catalytic converter converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful pollutants that are suitable to be expelled into the atmosphere. When the catalytic converter is...
Hi there. In most cases, when you have problems with acceleration it can be due to either a fuel system restriction or an issue delivering the power through the transmission. With vehicles as old as your 2000 Blazer, it is...
If your engine overheats within 5 minutes then I would say it is a thermostat is stuck closed. In your case you drove longer than this before it overheated. You may have a water pump not pumping enough water or...
Hi there. It's possible that your issue is either a loose crankshaft position sensor electrical harness or the sensor itself is faulty. However, this could also be due to fuel system components being clogged with debris or other problems, so...
Hi there. I've honestly never seen a metal plug come out of the fuel rail on a Chevrolet V-6 engine, so I'm not quite certain as to which component this might be that is leaking. There are a few idle...
A faulty oxygen sensor will cause the engine to run less efficiently (use more gas than usual) and may degrade engine performance to some extent. However, failure of the oxygen sensor itself can not cause the transmission to fail or...
This 'gear' that you mentioned is likely to be an intrigal part of something else. For example, the ignition lock cylinder may come with that gear attatched to it. I would recommend looking up the igniton parts new to determine...
Make sure the fluid level is OK. Check the shift lever and be sure it is actually moving the manual valve to the commanded position (Drive for example). To determine if the converter is functioning and/or if you have a...
It is possible that your shift lock solenoid has failed in the lock position. This solenoid is what allows the shifter to be moved only when the brakes are applied. When the brake pedal is depressed and the lock solenoid...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle depends on two main components for starting. Considering the starter motor is not functioning at all, you either do not have power going to it, or the motor has failed and is...
Hi There, As you may know, code P0430 relates to the catalytic converter not performing as it should. When the catalytic converter internals deteriorate, it is usually a result of the engine running too rich resulting in the exhaust gases...
Hi there. In many cases, a problem as you've described is caused by a vacuum line that is not properly attached. It could also be a problem with the electrical harness connected to the mass air flow sensor that is...
Hi there. In general, worn out coolant tubes, or a radiator with worn out radiator coils and fins are the root sources of an engine that is running hotter than it should. This problem can also be caused by a...
Hi there. Anytime a shop completes a fuel pump replacement, there are multiple ways for fuel to leak and create a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. It's possible that a fuel line is loose, the connection to the fuel...
Hello. If there is just a leak in a hose then only the hose needs to be replaced then the system needs to be evacuated and recharged. If the compressor is bad then it needs to be replace along with...
Hi there. Typically these symptoms are not associated with the same exact mechanical fault. Like you said, engine knocking is sometimes caused by lifters or engine misfiring, but the engine jerking and inconsistent acceleration could be something completely different. It's...
Hi there. These couplings that hold the line into the radiator are very temperamental. If the clip is not installed exactly how it should then the line will continue to pop off. There is a special way to install these...
What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...
