Q: AC is not working

The engine quit for a reason and I believe, from what you have stated, that a failed fuel pump caused the car to quit, unless there were other like overheating or engine noise before the stall. The engine in these...

Hello. I would recommend checking your spare tire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-tell-if-your-spare-tire-is-still-in-good-condition) to see if it is at the correct psi. Sometimes spare tires also have tire pressure sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-my-tpms-light-for). If this is not the issue, you likely have a defective sensor, that...

Hi there. The valve cover gaskets are probably worn and need replaced. If all of the gaskets are replaced and there is still oil coming out of the engine, then replace the positive crank case vent valve (PCV). If the...

The shelf life (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-shelf-life-of-motor-oil) of most conventional and synthetic motor oils is 5 years at most. The main constraint is the chemical change in, or deterioration of, the various synthesized compounds that make up the "additive package" in motor oil....

Hi there - smoke coming out of the EGR valve simply means the valve is either leaking, or stuck in the "open" position. The P0174 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0174-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-2-by-blake-griffin) code indicates a "lean" condition too much air/not enough fuel on the bank of...

Hi there. When a car has issues accelerating, it is usually caused by a restriction of fuel, the fuel system's inability to properly mix air to fuel or an exhaust leak / vacuum leak of some sort. It's a good...

It sounds like you may have two different problems. The first is key sticks in start position can be a defective ignition switch internal spring or the key lock linkage is binding. You may need to remove electrical ignition switch...

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