Q: How do you inspect and change fuses?

If the smoke is white, you're burning coolant, if the smoke is blue, you're burning oil, if the smoke is black, you're running rich (too much gas). A qualified technician, like one from YourMechanic, can help you identify the problem...

The only way to gain insight as to what happened it to retrieve the diagnostic trouble codes associated with the Check Engine Light. Even if the Check Engine Light is not on anymore, you may be able to retrieve history...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2004 Acura TL. A common transmission issue with this generation TL. No other way to say it but the transmission is on its way out. Acura does not recommend rebuilding or replacing...

Since your question is not very specific, I will address a couple of situations. If by "my gear won't shift from one to others" you mean the shifter will not move between park, reverse, and drive (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-does-not-shift-from-park-to-drive-inspection), that can be...

There are a few components behind the dashboard that may cause a humming noise as there are doors that open and close to direct air flow, motors that control them and the fan or blower motor which may make a...

Hi There, This is likely related to your EVAP emissions system and something called a purge solenoid. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system collects and temporarily stores the...

Hello - on some vehicles, the positive battery cable is quite long, going from the starter to the rear passenger seat or trunk area - literally 15' long. Besides costing quite a bit for the part, the labor to install...

Shift kits typically work by upping the line pressure in the transmission to each gear set. The increased pressure makes for faster and firmer shifts. You'll probably feel a little kick in the back with each shift. Quicker shifts will...

Your vehicle is equipped with two knock sensors, one for each "bank" of cylinders. The sensors are screwed into the block in the "V" area (valley) of the block. Each sensor has a three terminal wire harness. Knock sensor output...