Q: How many belts & timing belt

The malfunction indicator Warning Light is on your instrument cluster. It illuminates when the On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation (OBD II) system detects an issue. The OBD II system monitors your vehicle’s emissions. When the malfunction indicator Warning Light is illuminated, it...

Hi there. This can be caused by a number of things. If it occurred right after the work was done then you may want to have it double checked. They may have used poor quality wires or the wrong spark...

It sounds like you may have damaged the radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement). Some coolant is colored green and some is colored reddish-orange, depending on the coolant used. A certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, will be able to conduct a few tests...

Hello. The lower joint carries most of the load and wears out first, but both upper and lower will have wear and may both need to be replaced. If you jack up the front end and support from under the...

The drive belt is visible when you open the hood. Some cars have multiple belts. Some have one belt that "drives" all the external engine components like the water pump, a/c compressor, alternator, and power steering pump. The timing belt...

Hello, thanks for writing in. You do not need to use high grade of gasoline. The problems you are having may be due to the adding of the Techron which is causing any water in the fuel to disperse and...

Improper shifting, either up or down, can be caused by a few different issues. If the transmission fluid condition or level are not correct, this can cause erratic shifting. Servicing the transmission (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) may resolve the issue. Other causes can...

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P0451 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0451-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emission-control-system-pressure-sensor-range-performance-by-valerie-johnston) will set if the PCM (powertrain control module) detects an incorrect, erratic, or otherwise improper voltage signal from the evaporative emission control system pressure sensor. The underlying cause is usually due to a defect in, or damage to,...