Q: Car wont start

The best time to fill your washer fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-often-do-i-need-to-refill-the-windshield-washer-fluid) is on a regular basis, perhaps once every oil change or service. You should also inspect it when you check your tire pressure or when you stop to fill up. Generally,...

It’s vital that you keep your engine oil changed. If the oil is allowed to go beyond the end of its life, it loses its ability to lubricate (called viscosity), and it builds up debris and can cause damage to...

One thing comes to mind with your car. There is a bulletin to solve a problem with fuel injector primary circuit codes. P0351-P0356. This may or may not repair the misfire, but it will prevent the false codes. If this...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1995 Buick Riviera. If restarting the engine allows you to get the car running properly again, then chances are that the valve body in the transmission is failing. Over time the body can...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a wide variety of issues. It may be possible that the vehicle has suffered a component failure, perhaps at the fuel or ignition systems, which is setting off the light...

Hi There, Generally a clicking sound when turning the key is a result of a weak battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) or a faulty starter solenoid. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to...

Hi there - the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-manifold-absolute-pressure-sensor-map-sensor) is located midway, on the top of the straight, "tube-like" portion of the intake manifold. This "tube" sits above the "octopus-like" 4 air tubes into the engine. It is attached...

If you hit a curb hard enough to cause a splash or heat shield (or bumper fascia component, if it is that) to dislodge, I would be more worried about damage to the tire, rim, and possibly the suspension, particularly...

Without additional diagnosis on the vehicle to check to see if the charging system is working correctly to recharge the battery or if the battery is having an electrical draw on it making it go dead will be hard to...