Q: Battery keeps dying and is corroded. Is it the alternator or the battery?

Hello and thanks for the question. Your oil light staying on even after the car has started is something that requires immediate attention. I would recommend having it checked asap. The good news here is that it doesn't always mean...

Hello. This sounds like it may be a faulty Mass Air Flow sensor or a throttle arm that could be stuck. It could also be an air leak. A good way to test for leaks is to spray starting fluid...

You got a long, long way to go. The only thing that makes it uneconomic to replace worn out mechanical parts on a car is corrosion on the frame. If the frame is intact, the car will last indefinitely. Parts...

The best engine choice for this vehicle would be the one that came with it from the factory. If the engine is bad, I would recommend getting a replacement engine (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-the-benefits-of-having-an-engine-rebuilt-instead-of-replaced) of the exact same specifications from the manufacturer. This...

Hi. In some cases I have seen that after market gas caps do fix the engine light for the gas cap. I suggest you try getting a gas cap from the Buick dealership and have the engine light reset properly....

Hi there: There are a few general steps for resetting the ECM to disengage the limp mode activation, as long as you're 100% sure there are no transmission issues. Bring your car to a complete stop. Shift your automatic transmission...

Hi there. Without hearing the squeaking noise in the right front tire area, when the wheel is turned, makes it difficult to answer this question. It could be, a tie-rod end (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement), a strut mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/strut-assembly-replacement) and several other possibilities....

A rough idle may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve....

Hi Lidia. Thanks for taking time to contact us today. While it's not unusual for new brake pads to rub a bit or for excessive brake dust to create squeaking noises after replacement, the type of sounds you are describing...