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When an engine is burning oil at a very rapid rate, a few different things could be the cause. A broken valve or insufficient valve guide can cause oil to drop onto the piston and therefore will get burned when...
A code scan of your airbag system will reveal why the light is on. Further diagnostic and research will determine which components needs to have a repair. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic can assist you in diagnosis...
Hi. Overheating is a serious issue and can cause significant damage to the engine such as breaking the head gasket or even damaging the cylinders and pistons. You should have a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the...
Of course, the fans have to work correctly. They might not work for lots of reasons. First thing is to put in a new thermostat. Because, if you've got a stick in thermostat, the engine can get hot, but then...
I highly doubt the powertrain control module (PCM) (also known as the ECU (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit)) is bad. Code P025A indicates a problem with a faulty fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) or its circuit, which could definitely be causing the problems you are having....
For this vehicle with 4.6 or 5.4 liter engine, the code P0130 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0130-obd-ii-trouble-code-02-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-i-sensor-1-by-paul-lancette) could be due to a problem with the computer program calibration. There is a technical service bulletin (TSB) number 13-3-5 dated March 6th 2013. The TSB pertains...
Hello. We will be happy to assist you. The pulling feeling you experienced may or may not be normal, depending on how excessive the pulling is. It may be a good idea to have a technician test drive the vehicle...
Yes, there is some damage but everything is repairable. I have the 1991 version of this car by the way. I would imagine it will last another 10 years or so (only rust kills them). With regard to your car,...
Hi Conor. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, the issue of 'self acceleration' is caused by one of the following; a damaged throttle body, vacuum leak, electronic throttle control, or idle control valve issue. This is a rather...