Q: I believe it has a blown head gasket how can I tell for sure and the oil smells like gas when you take the spark plugs out that s

If you’ve heard of the “break-in” period on a new car, but dismissed it as a myth – it’s not. Honda recommends a break-in period of 600 miles. But what does that mean? It’s actually not that complicated. Here are...

Replace the entire tensioner assembly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) since the tension is what caused the pulley to go bad. You should also replace the belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) if any damage is noted.

As you may know, his code is related to a lean fuel condition which is normally related to many of the items you have listed. I would recommend checking the injector pulses to be sure they are providing enough fuel...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It is likely that an engine overhaul or replacement would be necessary if the engine is making the same noise that a bad serpentine belt would make. This could be piston rings scratching against the...

Hey there. This may be related to a bad or failing transmission control solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/downshift-solenoid-replacement) or potentially the control module itself. As you know, the transmission control module has various sensors such as vehicle speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement), wheel speed sensors...

Hi there: Climate controlled vehicles have multiple electrical relays that open and close vents to maintain the desired temperature. In some instances, these relays can wear out overtime. However, it's also common for debris to clog up vents (especially side...

You should have the complete fuel system to include the vapor system checked for any leaks. You may have a leaking seal on top of the fuel tank that is leaking vapor that is getting into the passenger compartment.

Hi there. The fuel is warm when the level is low and when the fuel tank is filled up the fuel tends to get cooler than it was before. In general, the fuel is low dense when it is warm...

Hi there. Loved the sound description! In most cases, this type of noise is caused by a loose serpentine belt or worn out pulley on one of the accessories it powers. You might want to have a professional mechanic come...