Q: How do I tell where my distributor needs to be set? I have the cap on and the rotor facing at 1 on TDC compression stroke

The best guideline for when to change automatic transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) comes from the manufacturer of the transmission itself. The owner’s manual for each vehicle provides the recommended mileage intervals for service. Typical recommendations generally range from 30,000 to 60,000...

A common reason airbag lights come on is because something is interfering with the seat belt switch — the sensor that detects if the belt is properly fastened. If there is nothing in the seat belt I would have a...

The transmission in your Pontiac uses solenoids to control the shifting from one gear to the next. Typically there is a solenoid for 1st and 2nd gear, a second solenoid for 3rd and 4th gear and a 3rd and 4th...

The air pump sucks in outside air in the lower front fender area and the car may have sucked in water while the pump was running. The only way to stop water from entering the air pump is to not...

Roller rockers are used to push down the valve spring with less resistance than a traditional rocker. The entire valve train should be constantly bathed in oil when the engine is running and the rollers could only get rust on...

This could very well be the compressor coming on. Your A/C compressor puts a very heavy load on the motor, especially a smaller and lower horsepower motor like the 1.8L in your Honda Civic. When the compressor kicks on and...

Hello - more than likely, the noise you hear when the engine is cold is the camshaft timing actuators (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/variable-valve-timing-vvt-switch-replacement). These components utilize engine oil pressure to operate. The engine oil drains off overnight, and it takes a few seconds...

If you open the oil cap while the engine is running to see if excessive amounts of oil smoke comes out indicating the engine has excessive blow by the pistons. The engine piston rings are most likely not sealing. You...

Hello -both the flasher unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-turn-signal-hazard-flasher-by-jessica-howe) and the relay for it are close to each other, and under the dash just left of the steering column. The knee crash pad will need to be removed to make it easier to...