Q: Does the timimg belt need to be replaced when the water pump is replaced?

When the remote start rear defrost is turned on, the rear defroster will begin operating when the engine is turned on via remote start. To turn this feature on or off, follow these steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on...

The fuel sending unit is not accurate and is empty at 1/4 of a tank, or you have a fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump) that has a faulty bottom screen which has come off and sucks air below a 1/4 tank. A...

Hello. You'll need to attach a Diagnostic Code Reader (aka, a "scanner") to a terminal beneath the dashboard of your car, which will read out Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's). These Codes usually offer critical clues as to what the underlying...

With the recent repairs made, chances are your issue is related to the fuel-system or a stubborn sensor that's on its way out. When was the last time you changed your fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement)? The fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) can also...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. What happened is that the power cables that are directly from the battery went to ground causing a mass surge through the vehicle's fuse box. This causes the engine's computer to think that...

Hi there: The P0014 is the OBD-II generic code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0014-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-b-timing-over-advanced-or-system-performance-bank-1-by-jay-safford) that the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the bank 1 exhaust camshaft is more advanced than what the ECM has commanded it be. This over-advanced condition could be...

You will need to have the fuel tank smoke tested to see what is causing the fuel vapors to be getting into the engine when you are filling the tank with fuel. You may have a stuck fuel tank vent...

Hi there - your symptoms suggest a problem with the transmission since they only appear when the vehicle is in gear (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-troubleshoot-a-car-that-makes-a-whining-noise-when-in-gear-by-john-hege). First task is to check the transmission fluid - you are looking for "clear" red fluid and no...

The term "High Mileage" is a marketing term only and thus has no meaning in Tribology, the relevant science one relies on to measure and evaluate the technical appropriateness of engine oils. I am not aware of any published, public...