Q: How burnouts affect the vehicle

Hello. If the smoke is coming from the coolant tank then it may actually just be steam from the hot coolant, which is normal as long as the engine is not overheating. I would double check the coolant level though,...

Rough idling engines can typically be caused by ignition system or fuel system failures. This can be things like spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), spark plug wires, distributor cap, distributor rotor, the distributor itself, fuel injectors, fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement),...

When you go to have your oil changed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) next time you can change to conventional oil without any problems. You can have a mobile mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to your location and the oil change for you....

Hi there. Are the brake lights working? If not, this could be a problem with either the brake switch or a fuse. Check all fuses/relays and replace as necessary. It does sound more like a fault with the switch as...

Hello there, no start issues are the most common issue with your 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. You have done well in replacing the starter and alternator first as these are the most likely causes in many cases. If the battery...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Newer vehicles keep power supply to the ABS system at all times. If the supply of power is interrupted or there is an issue with the power supply the ABS warning light will illuminate....

Billing question sent to CS for the cost to replace an engine in a 2005 Scion xB. The engine size is L4-1.5L.

The first thing to do is to check to see if you are getting spark to the spark plugs? If not the most common cause of the no spark is the crank sensor built into the distributor. I recommend checking...

Check engine compression and intake vacuum to first rule out possible mechanical problems such as stuck or leaking valves. Among the causes of poor acceleration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) are clogged fuel injectors and/or inadequate fuel pressure/volume. When an injector is clogged it...