Q: Hear grinding when braking

If you are using a LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) compatible car seat, you are already off to a good start as the LATCH system uses a standard set of attachments and tethers to consistently install car seats...

ECOn mode adjusts the engine and transmission performance, as well as the air conditioning and the cruise control, to help your vehicle achieve maximum fuel economy. To turn on ECOn mode, press the ECOn button, which is located on the...

Synthetic oil is a manufactured oil that goes through a series of processes that remove many of the impurities from the mineral oil as well as enables individual molecules in the oil to be tailored to the demands of modern...

You may have an internal piston seal leaking inside the master cylinder or a leak somewhere in the brake system. You would know the difference by looking in the master cylinder to see if the fluid is real low or...

A puff of white smoke from the tailpipe can be caused by a few different things. If you have ruled out the possibility of a bad head gasket, then the next most probable cause is as a result of the...

Hi there. It is possible that there is an issue with the fuel pump, but that is not likely. If the engine is hard to start then that can be caused by a sensor problem. I usually start by checking...

First check to see that the cooling system is full of coolant. If the radiator is full, then check your thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) to see if its installed upside down. If a thermostat is installed upside down, the coolant temperature will...

The alternator charging light should be on when key is on without engine running. As soon as you start the engine the light should be off if the system is charging. Since you are getting 13.7 volts after it starts...

Hi Christina. Thanks for sending in your question today. Intermittent issues like you're describing are incredibly difficult to diagnose. In most cases, it's a minor programming glitch with either the key itself or the ECU/Security system. If the dealership is...