Q: Air only works sometimes

This sounds exactly like the symptoms of a vacuum leak. When the engine inhales air through an opening it is not supposed to is a vacuum leak. The whistling sound is due to the air being drawn in through a...

The description given is rather vague. I'm not sure to what extent or in what way your right rear brake doesn't work. However, a brake problem that is exclusive to one wheel is usually caused by a faulty brake caliper....

Transmission issues such as this can be caused by something as simple as low transmission fluid. I would first recommend checking the level and condition of your transmission fluid as low fluid levels are one of the main causes of...

Your Dakota should have both a mechanical fan with a clutch, and an electric fan. The mechanical fan is the main cooling fan, and the electric fan is designed to come on to supplement the mechanical fan, only if it's...

Hello. There are several possible components that could be causing the problem you are having with your heat. If the thermostat is sticking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) intermittently or if the heater control regulator opens and closes when it isn’t supposed to, it...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This is a common sign of a failing mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-mass-airflow-sensor). This is a unit that regulates the air flow (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-mass-airflow-sensor-do) into the engine as it is mixed with fuel prior to being...

You should have a mobile mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you so you do not have to worry about getting stranded on the road with a dead system. Have the engine light on inspected. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-light-is-on-inspection) by the mechanic...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The crankshaft position sensor would cause the vehicle not to start if there was an issue with it. With that being said, there may be a variety of other issues due to the water...

Hi Javier. Thanks for the question today. In cases like this, you want to replace what you currently have active, as it's possible that the previous owner has removed the OEM transmission cooler, which may be the reason for the...