Q: Car overheats after replacing hoses

Hello, having to replace bulbs is becoming more of a regular maintenance item on all cars. With the advancements in electronics and the metal used in contacts, we are able to get more voltage to bulbs than ever before. Going...

Your trunk is the largest storage area in your Altima, and chances are good that you’ll need to get into it frequently, including in low-light situations. The trunk light is designed to illuminate the interior when the lid is open....

Hello. It would appear that these 2 problems may perhaps need to be addressed separately. If these problems began after you replaced a sensor, then it may be possible that the problems are related to the repair. I would recommend...

Hello there. In most cases similar to this, the alternator and battery will fix the issues you have described. In more rare cases, there may be other things that cause the same symptoms. They are the battery cables, alternator fuse,...

Thanks for writing in about your Hummer H2. Let's cover the basics of diagnosing a overheating issue. First, verify the actual temperature at the thermostat housing. Cooling system (and cap) has probably been pressure tested by now. If it tends...

There are a few things that could be causing your grinding noise. Typically this is a sign of worn out wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement), but that can also happen in reverse as well. It's possible that you have a transmission issue...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. You can put any Nissan or Toyota axle on the vehicle. If you use a different rear axle, you will need to switch the yoke to match the drive shaft and you may...

Hi there. Check the engine oil level and make sure that it's full. Top off the oil if it's low and recheck to see if the engine is still stalling. The symptoms that you describe are as if the engine...

Hi there. Quite often the type of vibration you are describing can be caused by a loose motor mount. It's not uncommon for only one side to wear out, but as one becomes loose, excessive pressure is applied to the...