Q: I am having over heating problems on my 2002 mercedes benz c230 and no power steering. What can cause this to happen ?

Brake noises are pretty common. Worn pads can make a rotational scraping noise while driving if the wear indicators are contacting the rotors. The noise will most likely be worse while braking. Performing a visual inspection of your braking system...

Intake and exhaust manifolds do not effect each other. If you had an exhaust manifold leak then you will hear noise but it should not effect the way the engine runs. If you have an intake manifold leaking then your...

In this case you will need to have the computer scanned to retrieve the codes that are stored. The codes will indicate the exact problem areas. Have the trouble codes and warning light diagnosed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/warning-light-is-on-inspection) by a certified technician, such...

Depending on the engine you have it will take anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Hi, thanks for writing in. I wouldn't worry about it. The only purpose of the downstream O2 sensor is to monitor the health of the catalytic converter. You have four O2 sensors. The two upstream sensors monitor fuel mixture (Bank...

Assuming no air leaks and/or EGR system problems such as a stuck open valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exhaust-gas-recirculation-egr-valve-replacement), if your car won't start without spraying a volatile, flammable substance (starter fluid for example) into the intake, that means there is a problem with...

Unless parts of the car are actually improperly assembled, there is nothing you can do about noises that stem from differential heating and cooling (i.e., expansion and contraction) of materials. A notable instance of this is your car's exhaust system,...

Hello. The best step to take when any warning light illuminates is to have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. This will tell you what issue the computer has detected within the emissions system. There may have been a...

Hi There, Unfortunately, there is no way to tell whether or not the fix kit will hold it and for how long. Depending on the severity of the crack and the location of the crack it may last for a...