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Here is the kicker. The old air conditioning systems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-car-s-air-conditioning-work) were huge and they wasted a lot of energy. But with that said, they blew as cool as can be and lasted a long time. For example, you can take...
I can think of two possible causes of this issue. One could be that the security system on your vehicle uses a separate siren from that of the horn and this siren has gone bad. The second possible cause of...
Hey there. This involves the often heard notion and fallacy of "perpetual motion." Yes, if you or something imparts a big enough force to a powerful enough rubber band you can actuate a piston. But due to the Law of...
Hello. Cleaning the throttle body and idle valve may have been needed, but the intermittent starting and dying symptom can be the camshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and crankshaft sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). These are the codes P0335 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0335-obd-ii-trouble-code-crankshaft-position-sensor-a-circuit-malfunction-by-spencer-clayton) and P0340 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0340-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-sensor-circuit-malfunction-by-jamahl-walker). The code P0446...
System too lean means that the fuel mixture has moved beyond the ability of the feedback system to compensate. One thing that can cause that is an air leak that enables air to enter the intake system without passing first...
Hello, thanks for writing in. If the engine is only stalling when coming to a stop, then it may be a defective crankshaft sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor) that was installed or commonly this is caused by a dirty or failing throttle body....
Your vehicle is fairly new and most likely the motor does not need to be replaced. A motor that doesn't run has many reasons that it would not. Please give us some more information so we can help you more...
Hi there. The time of labor to remove and replace the clutch slave cylinder on a 2003 Honda Element is about 3 and a half to 4 hours to replace including bleeding the hydraulic system. If you need further assistance...
Hi there. Your car has a safety switch on the transmission that will only allow the vehicle to start in park gear with an automatic transmission. If you're having problems with the shifter, it's quite possible that either the shifting...
In In the world of subcompact sedans, the Nissan Versa is a serious contender. Not only does it come with a low price tag, but it also includes a lot more features than you’d expect for a subcompact, especially one...
The The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover offers everything you would expect from this carmaker. Acceleration is smooth, off-road handling is impressive and it has a rich interior that ensures comfort no matter where the road or trail takes you....
If If you’re looking for a half-ton pickup truck that also gets great gas mileage, look no further than the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid. While it has the towing and carrying capacity you’d look for in any regular truck, it...