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If you would like to delete one of the Bluetooth paired phones, you can do so very easily: 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Use the MENU/SEL knob to select Phone Settings or Bluetooth...
You most likely have an engine misfire. The cause could be an ignition coil, spark plug, or plug boot problem, such as the valve cover leaking oil into the spark plug hole, shorting the coil out. I recommend that you...
There are a few different types of noises the engine can make depending on the problems it might have. A light rattle noise that only happens during acceleration can be a lean spark knock (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-it-mean-when-an-engine-knocks) or ignition problems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-can-problems-with-the-ignition-system-cause-misfiring_2). Your...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1997 Oldsmobile LSS. AC Delco 41101 comes standard on these vehicles and must be used in order to maintain the ignition system properly. Also, find a maintenance schedule for the vehicle and...
Hi there. The air intake on today's modern cars are finely tuned pieces of equipment - especially on a diesel engine. If air flow is blocked or reduced in any way, it can cause the engine to have troubles maintaining...
Seems like the camshaft is making the ignition retard too much. Your system should read at -11 to -12 for retard timing. It is possible that your vehicle is probably reading around -13 to -14, which will cause the engine...
The very first thing to do is have the battery load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection). If the battery passes a load test be sure it is NOT a marginal pass in which case you should simply install a new battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) to...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The fuel filter is located on the driver's (left) side of the vehicle. It will be inline, so finding a fuel line and tracing it should help you locate the cylindrical filter. It will...
Hello. Though it is good to have balance in your steering system and it is good practice to replace parts on both sides at the same time, you do not need to do that. You onlt need to replace the...
Choosing Choosing a mid-size sedan for your family can be a tough call. There’s a lot of competition out there, including really popular models like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Among all those, though, the 2012 Ford Fusion really...
The Hyundai Elantra and the Ford Focus are both offerings in the inexpensive compact sedan category, and both represent some of the best offerings in that class. Compact cars are slightly larger than a subcompact, but smaller than a mid-size;...