Q: How do I use the windshield washer?

A flashing check engine light generally means there is a misfire dumping raw fuel into the exhaust system, usually caused by a consistent misfire, if the car is driven in that condition for long enough catalytic converter damage is likely....

Unfortunately, with the information given for your Nissan Maxima, it is difficult to give a proper diagnosis at this time. From this description, I see that you in fact have replaced some components related to this issue already. I feel...

Coolant leaks will only get worse over time. Generally, when coolant is leaking there will be a white residue at/or near the leak source. The best way to locate a leak that may not have an obvious source is performing...

It sounds like you have internal damage to the wiper motor assembly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-wiper-motor-replacement). Sometimes the linkages (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-wiper-linkage-replacement) break and prevent the motor from transferring motion to the wiper arms. To have this diagnose and repaired, a certified technician from YourMechanic,...

Hey there, thanks for writing in. You'll need to check that the shifter linkage has not rubbed against any wires causing a short. If they are fine, your most likely culprit may be the neutral safety switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement). To pinpoint...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I would suggest replacing the battery first. A battery at 10V usually means one of the cells has failed. The P0306 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0306-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-6-misfire-detected-by-jay-safford) points out a misfire on cylinder 6. Since it is only...

Hi there. The code, P2181, stands for Cooling System Performance. This code is meant to give a certified mechanic a starting point to begin their investigation for car problems. In most cases, the code is triggered due to either overheating...

It seems as if your vehicle thinks you are trying to steal it. This could be due to a number of different things. It is possible that the chip in your key if it has one could not be being...

Hi Conor. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, the issue of 'self acceleration' is caused by one of the following; a damaged throttle body, vacuum leak, electronic throttle control, or idle control valve issue. This is a rather...