Q: Car overheats and smokes

Hi there. Overfilling the oil can cause issues, but in most cases it has to be an extreme overfill. Often leaks can develop along with noise and smoke. Worst case scenario, it can cause mechanical damage to the engine. The...

This could be caused by a loose lower cover plate. Trucks have a metal plate that protects the underside of the engine from debris. This plate is often removed for repairs and sometimes not all the bolts will be present...

There are many things that can cause a no start condition. If your timing belt broke, for example the engine on your vehicle is an interference engine, meaning it hits itself internally when the timing belt breaks. This usually bends...

Inasmuch as you are writing in about uncommanded (aka, "unintended") acceleration, I can tell you the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one of the Federal agencies that tracks vehicle defects, would love to hear from you. You can file an...

Hello - no, most likely this is the oil pressure relief valve sticking in the "open" position when the pressure comes up. It may then release after sitting a bit, or when you next hit the starter. The early 4.8/5.3...

Hi there. Check the wires to the fog lights and the wiper system. There is a short to from the fog lights (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fog-or-driving-lights-are-not-working-inspection) to the wiper (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wipers-do-not-shut-off-inspection) system. Try turning on the wipers only and see if the fog lights...

The noise could be from the pump, the steering rack and possibly even the upper strut bearing mounts which come into play when you turn the wheels. The increased effort in steering could be due to an improperly tensioned drive...

Flex plates cannot be straightened or repaired in the field save for the possibility in some applications of replacing the starter ring gear if the teeth on the gear are damaged. If the flex plate is bent, a new one...

It is possible that the ignition switch could be the cause of this issue. I would recommend having the ignition switch in your vehicle tested by a qualified professional in your area to determine if it is functioning properly.