Q: Brake line leaking fluid

Keyed ignitions and push-button ignitions are vastly different, yet they work equally well. In fact, push button ignitions are becoming more of the norm. For a highly technical, electronic system to be considered more preferable to an older, less technical...

The codes you recorded, P0304 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0303-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-3-misfire-detected-by-spencer-clayton), P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn), P0301 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0301-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-1-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker), P0300 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0300-obd-ii-trouble-code-random-multiple-cylinder-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker), all pertain to engine misfiring. The flashing of the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) signifies that the misfiring is "active" (ongoing) and consequently you should try to get the...

Hello - your thermostat is not functioning properly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat), and should be replaced. The problem code is indicating that the engine temperature is not coming up as quickly as it should - which the thermostat controls. You have noticed this...

Hi there. To replace the lower ball joints on a 2003 Ford Taurus, perform the following steps: (1). Raise up the vehicle and put it on jack stands (2). Remove the tires that are associated with the ball joints that...

Hello - it will be OK to leave the glass cleaner in the windshield washer reservoir. You might want to add a bit of rubbing alcohol to it to prevent freezing during the winter months. (Maybe as much as 1/3...

When a CV axle is removed some transmission fluid will leak out. The first thing to check is the transmission fluid level. If the fluid level is too low that will cause difficulty in shifting gears and possibly noise. Also,...

Washing an engine is a risky business. If you're going to have it done, it's best performed by a technician who will know where NOT to direct the spray. Now that it has been done, you could have a failure...

Hello. You will want to check that the alternator installed has the right amperage output for your vehicle. Some vehicles take two or maybe three different types of alternators and the one that was installed may not have sufficient power...

Hello, thank you for writing in. It is impossible to tell what the issue is without doing some further testing. New tires can absolutely put added stress on already worn down components, or they can cause new issues if not...