Q: I have a 2000 Chevy S10 2.2 engine I smell antifreeze and no smoked windows or leaks

Oil filters have a very important, yet really dirty job to perform. I don’t think even Mike Rowe (http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/dirty-jobs/) would want to tackle the dirty job of an oil filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-oil-filters-work). Before we talk about the oil filter, let’s talk...

It’s imperative that your vehicle is equipped with the coolant, especially if you use the air conditioning. The ideal coolant mixture for your car is 50% water, and 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze.

If your car will run fine once it is started, but will not restart once it is turned off then most of the time that is a sign of a bad battery. The battery would need to be load tested...

There are several indicators possible. If the oil under the oil filler cap, or the oil on the dipstick, has a milkshake-like appearance, this would indicate coolant leaking into the oil. A milky substance under the radiator cap would indicate...

First off, you need a working thermostat in the car for it to function properly. If you removed the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat) to fix an overheating problem, you will need to install a new one and begin the process of diagnosing...

If louder is your thing, you should talk to someone at a local exhaust shop. I bet they'll have some aftermarket exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-the-benefits-of-an-aftermarket-exhaust-system) options for you. Just keep in mind, you may be meeting more of your local law enforcement...

Hi there: Unfortunately, our team of professional automotive mechanics don't service Polaris off-road vehicles. Since these are specialty vehicles, you should contact a local Polaris expert to complete an electrical problems inspection to help solve your issue.

Jump starting a car made after 1996 can be a very risky business. You can do a lot of expensive damage in the blink of an eye if you hook the cables up incorrectly.That being said, it's possible that the...

Hello - the first thing to do is to get the problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is illuminated or not. This will help you make repairs based on the real problem, rather than just throwing parts at it....