Q: car wont start due to steering lock issue

The temperature gauge is located on the instrument panel, and tells you the current temperature of the engine coolant. If the gauge shows that the temperature of the coolant is hot, you should pull over your vehicle and let it...

Unless set otherwise, your engine will run for 10 minutes after being turned on via remote start. After 10 minutes, if the car has not been operated, the engine will turn off. You can extend the remote start time at...

Yes it does, but it should never rattle of course. The problem with yours is that the timing chain probably needs to be replaced because it has too much slack there or in the tensioner. Changing the timing chain is...

You may have a fuel pump that stopped operating. You can check the fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere) F1-6 located in the underhood fuse box. You can also listen to hear if the fuel pump is running. Remove the gas cap and put...

Hello. The codes you have provided are related to the engine and emissions systems. P2600 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2600-obd-ii-trouble-code-coolant-pump-control-circuit-open-by-brady-klopfer) appears to be related to an issue with the engine's coolant pump circuit. This model of vehicle uses an electric water pump. The computer...

This is a sign of a faulty blower motor. As you know, these have electric motors in them that wear out over time and will begin to make squeaking or grinding noises as the bearings begin to wear out. The...

Hi there. Check the coolant temperature and see if the engine is overheating. If the engine is overheating, then you want to check the upper radiator hose and see if the temperature is different or the same as the bottom...

First you will need to test compression on all 4 cylinders with all of the spark plugs out and the ignition system disabled. If the compression is good on all of the cylinders, then the valves in cylinder 2 are...

The effect on oil consumption will be zero to negligible (these are both SAE 20 weight oils at operating temperature) and, in any event, any beneficial effect will be offset by the reduction in the efficiency of operation of the...