Q: car will crank battery fine but will only start with jump leads

Hi there. While not common, clogged fuel filter can keep a vehicle from starting. For this to happen, the filter needs to be very clogged. If the filter is that clogged, the fuel pump is forced to work overtime to...

Hello. If the vehicle is leaking antifreeze, then that needs to be located and repaired first. Most of the time it comes from a crack in the radiator or the water pump, though it can also come from a number...

When a timing belt breaks it will typically just snap without warning, and when it does, you will damage the motor from possible bent valves. It would be safest to follow the recommendation and have it replaced to avoid any...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2011 Nissan Altima. It's hard to say exactly what the shop you spoke with quoted you for, or where they were getting their parts and labor estimates from. Usually the parts are...

Hello. If your car is making a popping or clicking noise when turning right, then the right side axle is likely the source of the issue. Axles will begin to make noise during turns when the CV joint has worn...

Hi there. The fault code 35 reveals that the O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) bank one (upstream sensor) has picked up an issue with the emission quality of the exhaust. This means that the engine could be lean or rich in fuel...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The main component that is in charge of turning off and on the vehicle is the ignition switch. You will likely want to start by inspecting and potentially replacing this switch. To truthfully know...

Hi there. The P0441 trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0441-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emission-control-system-incorrect-purge-flow-by-spencer-clayton) will be seen when the ECU has detected incorrect purge flow in the Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system. When the purge flow is determined to be faulty, a Check Engine Light is set...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There have been many similar complaints about this model and others. The issue may be caused by several different components, and you will want to check into each of them. To begin, you will...