Q: I'm changing the starter on my Ford F250 200g 5.4 gas, I'm having a hard time getting to he top bolts, best way to get access?

Your concern can be as simple as a broken/dry rotten hose that may be allowing too much air into the engine. The ignition system must be well-tuned and the alternator must be capable of charging the battery during vehicle operation....

Most car alarms are controlled by computer. If the alarm is going off when it shouldn't, this issue may be related to the theft module. This issue may require special scan tools in order to diagnose. Fortunately, the theft system...

Any shop that wants cash up front and only takes cash I personally would be aware of in my opinion. Unless you have been running the pump low all the time and it is not pumping at all or is...

To determine if the engine is seized, simply attempt to turn the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise and the crankshaft should rotate. If the spark plugs are all removed, the crankshaft will turn with relatively little resistance. Of course, if the...

Hello. A leaking intake manifold gasket can definitely cause the vehicle to run like this. It will not only cause excessive amounts of air to enter the engine, but it will also cause the sensors to not read right. It...

Since you had the battery disconnected the computer needs to relearn the idle again. I would recommend having the throttle body cleaned and then the throttle relearn process done so the idle can stabilize and be relearned by the computer....

Hi there - the "W" displayed on the instrument cluster means that "Winter mode (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-winter-mode-indicator-light-mean-by-spencer-cates)" is selected. This means that 2nd or even 3rd gear starts are invoked (rather than 1st) in order to get away from a dead stop...

Hi, I will be glad to help you with this. You can obtain a written quote, and schedule the repair to suit your needs, by using YourMechanic’s throttle body replacement service page (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement). Once on that page, please click on...

A tutorial on cylinder honing (and grit size recommendations) is at this link (http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2004/05/cylinder-bore-refinishing/). For ring gap recommendations, please see this link (https://www.hastingspistonrings.com/tech-tips-faqs/checking-compression-ring-gaps) or the Factory Service Manual for your vehicle. If you have not honed cylinders in an engine...