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As a certified master technician for many years this has been one of the most publicized problems seen by me and my colleagues in the field. There are a multitude of suggestions, comments, lawsuits, fixes, complaints and none will help...
While there are no official technical bulletins put out by Nissan there is quite a bit of documented cases where replacement of the crankshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and camshaft sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) have corrected these stalling issues while idling and driving. Before throwing...
If the turbocharger is leaking oil and making smoke out of the exhaust, the turbo will need to be rebuilt or replaced, because the seal that has gone bad is internal to the turbocharger. If it is leaking oil outside...
The Aveo's computer needs to "see" the brake light switch input, in order to switch out of park. With the key on and engine off, the brake lights need to be checked to see if they are coming on when...
Hello. If the engine is cranking over and the car is not starting then it is not a battery issue. The most common cause of this on your car is a bad crank sensor or a fuel pump that may...
Yes. Never buy a Dodge Caravan. They have one of the worst transmissions out there. Those things are really bad. Now, if the line pressure is too high, that generally means that somewhere in the system there is a restriction....
I suggest getting a second opinion. I would get a quote to replace the entire engine with a remanufactured one (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-the-benefits-of-having-an-engine-rebuilt-instead-of-replaced). You will pay less in labor but more in parts. This way you will have a new motor, not...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Starting with checking the spark plugs is a great idea, as these are typical symptoms of spark failure. Although the check engine light was not on before, it is now, and there are likely...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle will make noise when cold for several reasons. If you belts are loose at all, it may take them a while to warm up and grip the pulleys the way they are...
Large SUVs are a huge and broad market, with a range of different offerings from economy to luxurious. The majority of the SUVs and crossover SUVs offer decent gas mileage, plenty of room for friends and family to ride along...