Q: I have a 2006 Chevy cobalt and I know that I need to replace the maf but it stoped while I was going over a speed bump

If the noise is coming from your engine or transmission, it should be diagnosed as soon as possible and you should limit driving until you have it checked. You could contact YourMechanic to come to you and give a thorough...

These vehicles are known for having problems with the shift cables breaking. I suspect this is what is wrong with your vehicle. A trained mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to determine firsthand is this is the...

Hello. This is definitely an internal engine problem. When it gets hot the cylinder head fails and this occurs. It can even be a cracked head or block in some serious cases. Either way, the timing chain should be replaced...

Hello - the squealing noise you describe is most likely caused by a worn serpentine (accessory) belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-serpentine-drive-belt), a weak tensioner for that belt. This causes the belt to slip under a load, and squeal as you describe. This condition...

Your starter is located on the driver's side of the motor just down below the left bank of cylinders. There are a few bolts that hold it to the mounting plate that it is attached to. There are also two...

Hi there. The p0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) code means that the catalytic converter is below threshold and is not functioning correctly. This code comes up when the catalytic converter can no longer burn off any fuel in the exhaust system. Take a...

Hello - there are actually 2 temperature sensors on your engine - the first reports temperature to engine management, which varies fuel mixture based on this and other variables. The 2nd temperature sensor feeds the temperature gauge in the instrument...

Hi There, Unfortunately, there is not a uniform pricing system when it comes to what various dealers charge. Many things come into play (availability of parts, wholesale pricing, access to labor, overhead, etc.) for various repair shops when it comes...

Hello...thank you for your question and I will try to help you on this issue, which is an interesting one because these vehicle "kill switches" have indeed become more common lately. Typically the switch box is under the dash but...