Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban K1500 4wd the problem started when the serpentine belt broke.

Your truck will keep track of your Oil Life for you. It will tell you how long the oil has been in your truck and when it is time for an oil change. To reset the Oil Life. Press the...

The most common cause is the gear shift selector mechanism plastic lock release in the center console falls apart. The fix is to replace the shift control mechanism under the center console. There may be some aftermarket repair parts available,...

As far as the thermostat causing the motor to sound muffled, I personally have never heard of such a thing. Your thermostat controls when the flow of coolant in your cooling system starts, allowing the coolant to flow and cycle...

It appears from the description that there are multiple issues going on with your Cadillac Catera. A blown head gasket will definitely cause both acceleration issues and white smoke emitting from your tailpipe. Before we can address the possible transmission...

Hi there. Check the wiper motor relay and see if its engaging or not. If the relay is not clicking when you turn on the switch, then replace the relay. Even if the relay clicks, its possible that the relay...

Hi there. You can get a jump-start to start the engine, but I recommend either charging your battery or replacing it. Trying to jump-start your vehicle with a completely dead battery may damage the computer and other components. This also...

Hey there: If your engine is not overheating and you've flushed the core and coolant correctly, it's possible that you may have an electrical issue causing the heater to not function correctly. I'd start by checking fuses and relays powering...

Hi There, This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) or a failing coolant fan switch. The coolant fan switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement) helps to maintain the proper...

The rack and pinion steering gear needs to be disconnected and moved forward and the transmission inspection flywheel inspection plate for access to remove the oil pan from the engine. You can then torque rod bearings as needed.