Q: Engine dies after starting

Head gaskets can leak in several ways. It can be an external coolant or oil leak, coolant can leak into the combustion chamber and vise versa, and coolant can leak into the oil. This is not a repair to delay....

Having a coolant leak inside the cab of a vehicle pretty much means that the heater core has developed a leak. Usually when the coolant fogs up the window, the way it does with your Dodge Ram, it is an...

You need to have the Check Engine Light code diagnosed to see if you have a problem. I feel the person that checked you car was trying to sell you a service that you may not need instead of looking...

Hello. If your ATF dipstick has marks on it, you can use those marks as a guide to re-fill it. The marks may designate "cold" and "hot" fluid levels. Best to check it cold, and then check later after a...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you may have a clogged AC drain from debris. I recommend having the drain cleaned out from the engine compartment. If you would like help, consider having an expert automotive technician from...

Hello - Yes, your diagnostic skills are very good! It is almost certainly the CV joints, the outer joints in particular. I would recommend that you have the axle/CV joint assembly replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) in both front axles by a mobile,...

If you are referring to the engine cooling system thermostat, if that thermostat is stuck closed or partly closed, your engine will overheat but such will be obvious upon reading the engine temperature gauge on the instrument panel. Obviously, if...

Hello - a front-end alignment is neither required or useful after replacing a brake rotor. Replacing the rotor will not enhance, or detract from, your existing wheel alignment.

If you have the airbag light on then you may have a bad clockspring or airbag itself. Have the air bag system computer tested to see if this is the case and have a professional mechanic do any repairs since...