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The average fuel consumption feature is displayed on the multi-information display, and shows you the fuel economy that your car has achieved since the last reset of the feature. To view the average fuel consumption, press the display button on...
Vibration between shifts in an automatic or manual are pretty similar and are usually caused by loose motor or transmission mounts, but could be mimicked by suspension components. Have a mechanic from YourMechanic inspect your vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-shaking-or-vibrating-inspection) for any looseness...
The sunroof and the air conditioning system are two separate systems and are not connected to the same fuse. While a blown fuse for either system is possible, any number of faults can be causing each system to stop working....
Hello. There could be a problem with the throttle cable sticking, causing the high idle. There also could be a problem with the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) malfunctioning, causing a high idle. Sometimes a dirty throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clean-throttle-body) can cause...
A howling sound is often times a sign of a failing or weakening alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). As you may know, the alternator is a unit that is responsible for charging the battery while the engine is running. When the alternator begins...
Hello - it is normal to have a small amount of "fumes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-do-some-cars-have-really-smelly-exhaust-fumes)" exit the dipstick when it is pulled. The crankcase, is after all, a pretty violent place - oil and extreme temperatures combined with rotating hot metal. If...
Hello Robbin, There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-hesitates-during-acceleration-inspection) when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The quickest and easiest way to locate a leak in the system is to use a dye. It is added to the refrigerant and cycled through for a few minutes running the AC on...
There are no Technical Service Bulletins (NHTSA) covering this particular issue for your year, make and model and I do not see comparable complaints (http://www.safercar.gov) filed from other consumers. Consequently, the underlying fault will have to be diagnosed as an...
Once Once you have kids, the kind of car you have becomes very important. Suddenly, the amount of space, entertainment features, reliability, safety, and easy to clean interior become the top priorities. Here’s a list of vehicles meant to satisfy...
The The oil that is contained in your engine is helps to lubricate all of the moving parts that your motor has. Making sure that the oil stays at the right levels should be one of the top concerns that...