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The first thing a mechanic will do is to check the battery cables to make sure they are clean. Then the battery is checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery) to make sure it is at the proper voltage of close to 12.6 volts, using...
Your message center provides you with information about the remaining life in your oil. You can use this information to help determine when you need to have your oil changed next. However, it’s important that the Oil Life percentage is...
The easy exit feature that can pull the driver’s seat back at the touch of a button to allow for an easier exit from the vehicle. This is especially helpful with tall drivers and those with mobility issues. Simply locate...
Hi. The most common problem is the instrument cluster followed by the vehicle speed sensor on the transmission/transfer case(2wd/4wd). You will have to use a scan tool to determine if the VSS signal is reaching the instrument cluster. If you...
Hi, thanks for writing in. The most likely cause of your oil leak is due to the valve cover gasket leaking, causing oil to get on the belts. There also could be oil leaking from the oil filter housing as...
Hello. There are several possibilities here: broken shaft or final drive gears in the transmission or the transmission input shaft is not engaging the clutch disk splines. The aftermarket flywheel may have changed the spline engagement position of the clutch...
Hello. The key error message you are experiencing can be caused by a few different things. The most common causes are an issue with the immobilizer system, or with the steering column. The immobilizer system is the vehicle's security system....
Hi - yes, absolutely change the o-rings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-distributor-o-ring). They get brittle with heat and age, lose their resilience, and you have oil leaks. If you would like assistance with this task, I would recommend having the oil cooler replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-cooler-replacement)...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is likely having issues with charging system. If the alternator or battery is failing to replenish the charge used while starting and driving, the next time you go to start your car...