Q: Fuel Mileage

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If by the clutch not engaging you mean the pedal is going to the floor, you might be having slave cylinder issues. The slave cylinder is a hydraulic component that works off your clutch pedal. It disengages the clutch when...

It sounds as though you may have a vacuum leak. A vacuum leak is simply unmetered air that is allowed to enter the engine and disrupt the air/fuel ratio. This can cause many symptoms including a rough, low idle. There...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your Chevrolet Silverado 2500. GM has had major ignition switch issues (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) over the last several years, many of which ended up being recalled (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-if-your-car-has-recalls). You should probably call GM customer service and...

There's only one thing that will cause a converter to glow red. That is too much air and fuel. The most common reason is the engine is misfiring. If your engine is shaking, and does not have power, it is...

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If the "idle" speed is over 1,200 RPM, it's not wise to drive the car both for safety reasons and due to the possibility of repeated harsh transmission engagements and driveline wear. The vehicle's drivetrain was not designed to accommodate...

Hello, thank you for writing in. With check engine lights on, the first step is always scanning the vehicle for codes. These help direct your attention and ease diagnostics. The main concern is that the engine is making a loud...

This may be a sign of a vacuum leak. High idle speeds or in some cases rough idle, stalling and hissing sounds are common signs of a vacuum leak. When a vacuum leak is present in an engine, this causes...