Q: Battery Replacement

There are many variations of ignition systems in today's automotive market and a lot of them put out over 20,000 volts. These are the most standard ignition systems used in most engines. There are many differences in the amount of...

The ticking noise is more than likely a lifter tick. Sometimes you can perform an engine flush to get some of the ticking out but the only sure way is to replace the lifter. The rough idle is usually caused...

This may very well be related to the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) in your car. As you know, the catalytic converter is responsible for converting toxic combustion gases into less harmful gases to be dispelled into the atmosphere via your car's...

Hello. If you are able to "turn over" the engine (using, say, the starter motor) but the distributor rotor is stationary, that means the gear on the distributor shaft is sheared off. However, you are also indicating that the battery...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This can happen for many reasons such as over torquing the plugs when tightening them, or previously stripped threads in the cylinder. In either case, the result is the plug will result in being blown...

Hi there. Assuming this is a standard type ignition switch, with the description of events you provided. I am concerned that the tumblers in the lock cylinder may have been damaged, when the half key was turned. The key turning...

Hello: It really depends on what type of car, truck or SUV you own as to how the temperature is controlled and distributed throughout your vehicle. Without knowing this information, it's very difficult for us to give you a precise...

Hi there. The oil pan, oil filter, or the rear main seal (rear crankshaft seal) could be leaking. Check the oil filter and make sure that it is on tight. Then take a socket and wrench and check all of...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a fuel line running to or from the pump that may be leaking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-is-leaking-from-gas-tank-inspection). As you know, this can be very dangerous and should be looked at as soon as possible to...