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Modern cars have the capability to adapt to the use of lower and higher octane fuels (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-what-type-of-gas-to-use-by-jason-unrau), such as using 87 in a car that takes 91. E85 is different from gasoline as it is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline....
Hello. From the symptoms you've described it would appear to me that the vehicle may have more than one problem. The hissing coming from the AC condenser may be a sign of a potential leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-the-ac-system-to-leak), especially if it occurred...
You have a faulty, possibly intermittent, fuel system and/or ignition system problem(s). Due to the age of the vehicle, you could indeed have a combination of problems. For example, fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) will often get plugged given enough time and...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Jeep Grand Cherokee. The blower control module and connector got hot and burned from the blower motor drawing too much power. It should be replaced to fix this issue. Your A/C blower switch...
Hello. If your meter fuse is blowing when you put the vehicle into drive then it is likely that your vehicle has some sort of wiring issue. If the issue occurs when you shift into drive, then it is likely...
What problem codes are set? Most often, these symptoms are the result of a failed throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). Traditionally, cars will have a throttle cable but your Saturn has a "fly by wire" throttle system. If the engine management...
Hi there. The noise that you are hearing is commonly known as 'Dieseling'. When this happens, check the ignition switch alignment and see that the switch is turned completely off. If the switch is turned off, then while the engine...
Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft...
The fan should blow air toward the engine (i.e., same direction as the air flow when the vehicle is in motion). If the fan is not OEM, the air volume may be off and the electrical characteristics could be different....
Nothing Nothing says true sport luxury like a Mercedes hardtop convertible, and the SL more than delivers on the name’s promises. While both the SL and its sibling, the SLK, offer superior luxury, handling, and comfort, the SL boasts the...
When When summer ends, skiers start thinking about hitting the hills, and that means having to contend with winter driving conditions. Not just any vehicle is going to get the job done. We have evaluated several used ski-worthy vehicles, and...