Q: I untwisted my radiator cap when it was hot like an idiot and fluid came out the top and bottom

Todays radiators are have an aluminum core and plastic tanks. The area where the tank meets the core is sealed by a gasket. Over time radiators tend to develop leaks in the gasket area. When this happens the usual repair...

Hello. This sounds like the bulb filament in the glass is intermittently loose or the plug connection to the back of the bulb is loose, corroded, broken, or intermittent. If the bulbs are many years old, they have probably lost...

The braking system must be checked over a little more closely. Warped brake rotors can also be caused by malfunctioning brake calipers that are not releasing a they should. This can be caused by the caliper itself or a blockage...

It is very possible that your starter relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-relay-replacement) could be the issue. I would of course recommend that this is done by a professional, but you can try to jump the two electrical points on the starter relay with...

If your battery is in good condition, you might have an "electrical leak" And you may be spot on about the trunk sensor. But it could also be many other things. When the car is shut off and closed up,...

Hello - assuming the tire balancing was done correctly, the shaking issues (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-shake) could be either a bent wheel, a separating tire (tread separating from the structural belts) or an out-of-round tire. All of these conditions can be "balanced" but...

Hi - sounds like you may have multiple problems with your engine cooling and passenger heating systems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-overheating-despite-repairs). It is possible that the cooling system has not been bled properly, and there is a large pocket of air in the...

Hi Tiffany. Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com today. Corrosion is caused by oxidation, and battery acid leaking - which occurs overtime. It can create a faulty ground or power connection and cause several of the symptoms you are describing....

Hi Robert. Thanks for the question. You are correct, gaining access to the rear exhaust manifold bolts can be tricky on this Mazda. I would recommend purchasing a service and repair manual for your Mazda, as it will provide you...