Q: Engine oil leak

Your car is equipped with a quite a few different safety features, but in order to stay safe on the road and protect both yourself and your passengers, there are a few safety precautions you’ll need to follow. Here’s what...

When you operate your sprayers if you hear a quiet buzzing sound then the pump is still working. If there is no sound the pump is at fault. If a leak exists in your washer fluid system all the fluid...

Hello. One of the first things that I recommend checking is the fuel pressure. Have a technician check the fuel pressure on the vehicle to ensure it receives the proper amount of fuel as the the gas pedal is depressed....

Any time an engine has been neglected like this you should not hesitate to do any repairs to start to get the vehicle back on it's scheduled maintenance. You should have the PCV changed and change the oil and filter...

Hi, the blue-grey smoke you mention is your engine burning oil, probably due to worn piston rings or valve guides and seals. This is expected from an engine with 300K miles on it. Unfortunately for you, California has pretty stringent...

Hi there. Getting into an accident, may have created a poor electrical connection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) in the engine management system. Starting the engine, having a rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) and stalls (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-stalling-inspection) could be any number of component failures. Identifying whether there...

Hi there - this may or may not be possible. Bypassing the power steering pump may route the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-serpentine-drive-belt) in conflict with other rotating components on the engine. Using a "soft measuring tape" (like a tailor uses), measure...

Hi there. It is possible that you have a vacuum leak or perhaps the transmission mounts are loose, as usually these symptoms are common with worn out motor mounts. When the AC is activated, it does create additional drag on...

Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level (including that due to leaks), a...