Q: I'm doing a timing belt on my car.

If you purchase a new vehicle, you want to break in the engine by driving it carefully at first. For the first 300 miles, you should try to drive it as safely as possible at varying engine RPMs not exceeding...

Hi there. Since the Check Engine Light is on then I would typically need to scan the computer for codes to see what the computer is seeing as a fault. This is the best way to start the diagnostic on...

The fuel pressure regulator will regulate the fuel pressure by allowing fuel to return back to the fuel tank if the pressure gets too high. If the fuel pump never produces enough pressure and volume of fuel to run the...

I would recommend having your suspension checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-system-inspection) thoroughly to determine if you have any play in your tie rods (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement), ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement), control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement), etc. This could be the reason that the vehicle jerks...

With a reoccurring issue like this, you can almost guarantee that another malfunction is causing the failure. If this cluster has failed, you will end up needing another one. But do not replace it until you know what the main...

You probably broke a throttle cable. It's just a short cable that goes from the accelerator to a complicated looking linkage on the intake manifold. This isn't a common failure so you may want to look hard at the linkage...

Hello, thank you for writing in. False, the rotor and the wheel bearing are two separate components. The rotor just becomes incredibly hot and dirty fusing it into place. If you have a lot of dust, snow, or rain in...

It is possible that this could have been a fluke issue. However if this is not the case I would recommend having your transmission inspected by a qualified professional to determine if everything is functioning properly.

You should not let the engine get low on coolant until the leak is identified and fixed. You may have a water pump or radiator leaking. You should have the cooling system pressure tested to locate the leak in the...