Q: Car stopped

Depending on whether you have a manual or an automatic transmission will determine what the issue is. Also, a description of the noise would help. Most of the time if you have an issue with the manual transmission that causes...

Hello. EMI (electromagnetic interference) is electromagnetic energy that is passed through electronic devices. EMI is disruptive and can affect bluetooth devices and/or your GMC Safari's electronic system if not properly shielded. This is not a common problem, but it is...

Hello. There are several possible components that could be causing the problem you are having with your heat. If the thermostat is sticking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) intermittently or if the heater control regulator opens and closes when it isn’t supposed to, it...

Code P0303 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0303-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-3-misfire-detected-by-spencer-clayton_2) suggests a misfire in cylinder #3. This can happen for many reasons such as a vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak), weak fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) (pressure), bad ignition coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), low voltage to the fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) (causing pulse problems)...

This may be related to a few different things such as a bad thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a failing coolant fan relay, or a blown head gasket. As you may know the thermostat regulates the flow of coolant in and out of...

The "filter" being referred to is commonly known as the Expansion Valve. It is a small tube with a metal screen between the low pressure and high pressure sides of the air conditioning system. If it gets clogged with debris,...

Hi there. Either the engine oil pump is plugged up or failing or the engine bearings are worn causing internal oil leakage. The engine is running rough and wanting to stall due to the lack of lubrication. I recommend seeking...

Hi there. Thanks for contacting us today. One of our mobile mechanics would be more than happy to come to your location to complete a brake fluid is leaking inspection, so they can determine what is causing the leak and...

Hi Mushi. Thanks for writing in today. Sometimes the initial diagnosis based on the error code is not the actual source of the problem. In the case of the P0401, the code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0401-obd-ii-trouble-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-malfunction-by-jay-safford) indicates that that the engine control module...