Q: Ac system leaks

Hose clamps (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-do-hose-clamps-do) are used to firmly attach an engine hose to a connection point. The most common type of hose clamps are flat, metal bands that use a worm screw inside of a buckle. The loose end of the...

Hi. Does it happen during acceleration, deceleration, when turing the wheel, or when just stopped? This information will help determine the source of the noise. This should be looked at soon as possible because it could be a critical component...

I've got a video that is called "fixing an overheating car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evpaTW2WJ5Y)." It shows every possible thing that can go wrong and it's only four minutes long so watch it and test that. You'll want to try the last test...

Hello. It sounds like your head gasket may be leaking causing your car to overheat. There also could be a lower intake leak causing the car to overheat. I would suggest having the head gasket and coolant system tested for...

If you have run flat tires on your 2011 BMW 328 xDrive and that is your only restriction, then yes, you can only buy one tire and get away with it. If your vehicle is an all-wheel drive, you would...

Hello there. This is a more unusual problem, especially given the amount of parts you have replaced. In most cases, the pedal travel is due to either the master cylinder or the brake booster, sometimes both. Given that these have...

Hi, thanks for your question. The best thing to get when purchasing a car are service records. If the seller doesn't have them in hand, you can go to the shop that did the work and they will have records...

Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by many things. If you are feeling a vibration when putting the vehicle into gear then it may be possible that there is a transmission or engine related issue. If the transmission...

Hello - your symptoms suggest worn strut bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/do-strut-bearings-wear-out-if-they-are-worn-out-or-bad-will-it-cause-further-damage-if-i-continue-to-use-the-car-by-bill-f), which can make the noises you describe when turning the steering wheel. These components are especially sensitive to doing this in colder weather. I would recommend a suspension inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) by...