Q: I would like to know the basic steps to changing the serpentine belt on my versa, i.e. do I have to take wheel and fender well off

Hi there, The clanking noise you have described while turning, was most likely, the axle shaft cv joint making noise. Now, given the vehicle makes metal hitting noise, won't go when put into drive or reverse, and moves when in...

Hello. Your car should be safe enough to drive home. The one risk of this may be that it could potentially leave you stranded momentarily, but most of the time even when this valve is not working properly, it will...

The first thing to check is to see if you are getting low on brake fluid? The only two possible leaks that it can be where fluid comes out of the brake drum will be brake fluid or rear axle...

Hi there. It may be time to find another repair facility. The P1101 code is the MAF (mass airflow) sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) is out of self-test range. This means the voltage parameters the PCM (powertrain control module)/computer expects to see for...

Your P0101 may be related to the 171 and 174. Any and all of these can be caused by an air leak. Check under the hood for vacuum lines or air boots that have come off or are not well...

Hello - you may very well be correct. Given your symptoms, it sounds like you have a blown headgasket (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/possibly-blown-head-gasket-by-jan-g). This can be confirmed by checking for low compression between adjacent cylinders, white steam or smoke from the exhaust (smells...

This is a sign that the control module has detected a problem somewhere, in one of the vehicles systems. It will be necessary to connect a code reader to the vehicle and pull the diagnostic trouble codes to see what...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Having the two front tires is typically priority for a couple of reasons. One being the front tires support the engine and transmission, meaning they hold a majority of the weight. The vehicle is...

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...