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You will need to have Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-check-engine-light-demystified) tested and diagnosed to see what the code is. You may be having a cooling fan issue or some other problem that is causing the light to illuminate and the A/C...

Hey there. Heat causes electrical resistance to increase. Given the age of the vehicle, your ignition system might be "struggling." You should thoroughly evaluate the ignition system. If that checks out, check the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) output and condition of...

No, these are two different styles of power steering pumps. I would recommend purchasing the correct factory power steering pump for your 2005 Buick Rendezvous. If you need assistance with installation, a certified professional from YourMechanic can come to your...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd like to start by saying, you haven't wasted your money. Even if your issue hasn't been repaired, they did some quality maintenance that will help your truck last many more miles. I understand your...

The catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) may be the cause of all of these symptoms. If there are pieces of the catalytic converter that have broken off inside, they could periodically block the exhaust and cause the engine to bog down. This...

Hello. The oil light is telling you the vehicle has low oil pressure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-light-is-on-inspection). How low was the oil when you had to add it? If you have not check it since it stalled you should do that first. If...

This may be happening for a a few different reasons such as a faulty oil pressure gauge in your dash, too much oil in the motor or clogged oil passages. I would start by checking the oil in the motor...

Hello, thank you for writing in. No-start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) situations can be frustrating. The first place to start is to determine if that replacement starter is working. Its not terribly uncommon for a replacement part to fail prematurely. If it was...

Hi There, This may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...