The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Hello, from your description on how it loses power then shuts off. I believe that you have fuel pump that is failing. A fuel pump is an electric pump, mounted inside the fuel tank, and as the pump runs it...
You should check your oil with frequency, including before and after any long trips. Checking your oil is very easy: 1. Park your car on a flat surface, and let the engine run for a few minutes. 2. Turn off...
Vehicles that were badly wrecked will usually get a salvage title (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-a-clean-title-and-a-salvage-title), which means the vehicle damage was estimated to be more than roughly 70% of the value of the vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-calculate-the-value-of-a-salvaged-car-by-jason-unrau). Also, from personal experience, anyone with a salvage...
There seems to be a deep electrical bug in the vehicle and unfortunately these problems require a case study of the vehicle. Some facilities will offer the service where they will keep the vehicle overnight and drive it in an...
Check the drive belt on the engine and see if its still intact. Burnt smells in the car and then the air conditioning stops working means that the belt has burned off (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement). This could be caused by the compressor...
The only purpose of the engine cooling system thermostat is to maintain optimal engine cooling system temperature, which is typically around 200 degrees. However, inasmuch as it is the engine coolant that provides the cabin heat (through the heater core...
Check your suspension on your front of the vehicle. It seems that the control arm bushings are worn or damaged and the bolts could be loose causing the suspension to move around when the vehicle is under a load. If...
I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give you a baseline for determining whether or not the car is within...
When you open the throttle the IAC will go toward the closed position and when you let off of the throttle it will open to pass air flow so the engine will not stall and then will slowly start to...
If If you're a construction worker, you don’t have to worry about hauling a whole lot of supplies and materials to the site – that’s the boss’s problem. As long as it’s big enough to hold your tools (and most...
While While shorter than average drivers can have a tough time finding the right car, it’s equally hard for taller drivers, perhaps more so. If you’re feeling squished, or have to hunch over the wheel to drive, then you’re not...
If If you are a mobile housekeeper, chances are that you are looking for a small, reliable used vehicle that offers good gas mileage and enough space to store your supplies. With that in mind, we present to you the...