Q: I put on my brakes and the alternater drops from 14 to 12 when the truck is in drive do you know what is the problem is

We’ve all been there before. You park in front of the store and go inside to do your shopping. After you check out, you exit the store, only to find that you’ve forgotten where you parked. Your car has a...

Hi there. A crack in the oil pan will definitely cause a substantial leak on any engine. The most common leaks on this engine are the front and rear seals, but those are not typically too bad. If an oil...

Hello there, when you see that many codes it can take some work to sift through all of them. Usually only a few codes will remain once the codes are cleared and the vehicle is driven. These remaining codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau)...

You need to check for battery voltage on the red wire to the coil with the key in the on position and then check the same wire when you go to the crank position. If either one is not as...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The symptoms you are having can come from a range of different issues with the vehicle. There may be a sensor that is failing, low fuel pressure, a spark and ignition issue, or an...

Hello, Most of the time this is caused by an issue with one of the accessory pulleys. Most of the time it is the water pump due to an internal bearing failure. I usually pull the belt off and turn...

Hi There, This is usually a problem with the power window (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-window-switch-replacement) motor, the regulator or the fuse. The power window motor is what actually operates the window up and down when you push the switch. The regulator is what...

Hi Charles. Thanks for contacting us. Typically an engine mount is not touched when an oil change or power steering hose replacement has been completed, so I would initially suggest that it's less than likely that the previous mechanic caused...

Hi Corey. Thanks for contacting us today. The red lightning bolt warning light indicates an issue with the charging system. In order to download the codes, you'll need a professional digital scanner. If you'd like to have one of our...