Q: Car dies while driving and won't start, just cranks over then if it sits awhile 10 mins it will run 1998 Nissan Altima

Windshields have been utilized to protect occupants who drive and ride in the vehicle from wind and debris including insects, dust, and rocks. The windshield also provides a valuable service by creating an aerodynamic wedge that plows through air, reducing...

If you are seeing oil in the water it could indicate a blown head gasket and should be looked at by a technician. I would not drive the car until you fix the problem because a blown head gasket could...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Pontiac GTO. Worn idler pulleys (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) or accessory components along the belt drive system may make noise as a sign the bearings are failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement). As far as the brands, stick...

According to the re-manufacturers' catalogs, those engines are not interchangeable. I also see on www.car-part.com that they are are not interchangeable. If you conduct a search at that website you will see that the 2000 Monte Carlo 3.8L engine interchanges...

Hello. The car will not successfully run without a serpentine belt. The car may continue to run for a moment if the ac compressor belt breaks, but not for long. The belt also powers the alternator, which supplies engine with...

Hello, your symptoms suggest a coolant temperature sensor failure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/engine-temp-reads-low-by-jamie), or wiring problem (cut wires or other "open circuit" issues). Changing the radiator may have caused the sensor to be bumped, or the wiring for this sensor to be damaged....

This may be related to a short or a faulty instrument cluster voltage regulator. The instrument voltage regulator regulates the voltage supplied to the various gauges in your vehicle’s dash. When this is not working properly, this may cause the...

Hello there Jamal. Blow-by is caused by damaged piston rings. We do not recommend using additives to fix mechanical damage problems. Plus, we are not able to offer services in Pakistan. You might want to consider replacing the vehicle or...

Try putting the transmission shifter in park or neutral and see if the brake pedal becomes unstuck. If not, then you may have to remove the battery cables to reset the electrical system so that the parking assist is shut...