Q: Advice on buying a 1981 Datsun 280z

If you have to disconnect the battery in your car, several important systems will lose power. You’ll need to reset the clock, for one thing. You’ll also need to enter the radio code for your audio system when you replace...

One neat feature of the vehicle is the Vehicle Personalization feature. With this, you can set certain features around the truck to your specifications. This makes the truck easier to use for that driver. Unlike the seat memory feature, the...

You might also have issues with your radiator cooling fan. It should spin most the time when you have your air conditioning turned on. You might also either have a clog in your system or internal engine issues. A qualified...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1992 GMC C1500. Make sure you have all the connectors plugged in and that you are getting power and ground to the light circuit. Maybe try to put a few of the...

Code P0300 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0300-obd-ii-trouble-code-random-multiple-cylinder-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) relates to a random cylinder misfiring which can be caused by many different issues such as the following: Faulty spark plug (s) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) Faulty ignition coil (s) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) Intake air...

If you're finding that your coolant is running low, especially during colder weather, it's a pretty good indication that you've got a coolant leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-is-leaking-inspection) somewhere. However, the problem with coolant systems today is that they can give you false...

You definitely have a coolant leak. Where it is leaking from is important in that it could be the radiator cap releasing pressure as it is designed. A vehicle that displays the symptoms you have described in traffic indicates that...

Billing question sent to CS for cost of replacing the engine, performing a tune-up, replacing the coil packs, and fixing an oil pan leak.

Hi there. Most of the time, the issue you're describing is caused by a malfunction inside the windshield wiper motor. Sometimes it's caused by the wiper arm being stripped on the motor strut itself. The best way to correctly diagnose...