Q: Car car is leaking gas. Engine light stays on and now says check fuel inlet. How much and how long will this take to fix

This can be caused by a number of different problems. Most of the time it occurs when the fuel pressure is low due to a failing fuel pump. It can also be a bad sensor, such as the air flow...

Listen for the fuel pump to come on for 2 seconds when you turn the key on. You may have to listen back by the fuel tank. Check for coolant level to be low. You may have a cracked upper...

I have never seen a DTA's message displayed on the dashboard of any vehicle, so I'm not sure what you mean. To determine the problem, you need to "catch the vehicle in the act." Checking fuel pressure and spark when...

Hello and thank you for your question. When the check fuel fill inlet message appears on the dash, then there is an evaporative leak that is occurring on or near the fuel filler inlet. Check the fuel filler inlet for...

Hello! Your oil change appointment should not impact your car's ability to pass a smog test immediately after having the oil changed as the oil change has nothing to do with your car's emissions system or functionality.

Hello - I believe the serpentine belt and it's tensioner are weak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-are-common-signs-that-your-drive-belt-is-loose), slipping and causing both the alternator and power steering behavior you are experiencing. Both functions are driven by this belt, which will tend to slip worse when...

VSC, or Vehicle Stability Control, maximizes traction and help stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the car turns more or less than desired. VSC also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. The reason...

Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below...

The aftermarket gauge that you are using would likely work either way. I would recommend trying to keep the factory sending unit in place if possible to prevent any potential issues that may occur. If the new gauge does not...