Q: I changed the oil pan gasket, the leak was big and obvius. but the car is still overheating and smoking

The grinding noise you are hearing, if what you describe lasts less than five seconds, is likely caused by the variable valve timing control actuator (VTC) being defective as per Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 09-010 dated September 2014. The TSB...

The front crankshaft damper may have come apart and is not balancing the engine anymore. I recommend that you have a mechanic such as one from YourMechanic, come by and run a diagnosis on your car's vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-shaking-or-vibrating-inspection), including an...

Usually when an OBD-II error code is triggered by a damaged part or sensor, it is stored inside the ECM until the issue is repaired, but must be downloaded and cleared by using a professional digital scan tool. The check...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. The coolant control valve controls the flow of coolant to the engine, the storage tank, and the heater core. A fault with this valve could prevent proper engine starting and reduce your fuel economy...

Hello - your English is very good actually. Yes, your plan makes good sense. The radio (or 'infotainment center' as they are now called) is modular, and at least within your make and model, fairly interchangeable. A radio/infotainment cluster from...

This may be happening for a a few different reasons such as a faulty oil pressure gauge in your dash, too much oil in the motor or clogged oil passages. I would start by checking the oil in the motor...

The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection). As you may know, the...

Motor oil can enter the combustion chamber through the valve guides, particularly if the valve stem oil seals are leaking, as well as past the rings. If there is a lot of oil, that would indicate a serious problem but...

Hi there. It is possible that the throttle body might be the source of this problem, but also the mass air flow sensor, fuel pump relay or one of multiple ignition system components. The best way to determine what is...