Q: Front end shudder, CEL and 4LO lights on

Engine hoses are constructed of rubber compounds (EPDM) that are designed to operate in a wide variety of adverse conditions, including temperature variations. Cold weather (above 0 ℉) has the effect of stiffening the hose material (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-cold-weather-affect-car-hoses). When combined with...

Cleaning your seat belts is important for a number of reasons. The most important is that dirt and grime can build up and prevent them from working properly, particularly if it gets into the guide/retractor. Here’s how to keep them...

While some fluids are interchangeable from one brand to another, power steering fluid is not one of them. For instance, you can use any brand of engine oil in your Accord, as long as it’s 0W-20. Power steering fluid should...

The hydraulic system used on your Honda is the same as your brake system. If there are leaks in the system and air in the lines, the pressure plate cannot be engaged or disengaged which is required to operate the...

Make sure your battery and starter are in good enough condition to turn the engine over at high enough RPM's to start properly in low temperature conditions. Due to the relatively high miles, I would first check and confirm cylinder...

Hi there. I am so sorry that this has happened to you. The Check Engine Light bulb needs to be replaced so that you know when the system sees a problem; you didn't know that you would fail the emissions...

You may have an engine vacuum leak causing the engine to have a rough idle. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) The most common cause may be the PCV hose leaking at the connection of the hose where it connects to the back of the...

Installing a spark plug incorrect is most likely caused by the gap of the plug is incorrect or hit when installing it closing the gap. The spark plug may also get cracked when installing the plug. After any of these...

The fans are controlled by a relay as well as a temperature switch and possibly timer(s). The relay may be stuck in the closed position and that would be the first and easiest component to test. If a relay tests...