Q: If a repair shop tells me I need a timing belt kit for my 2002 Kia optima and after that replacement then they have to do a compre

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To answer your question in one word - YES, the wrong spark plugs or incorrect spark plug gap can and often will cause a vehicle's engine to misfire or run incredibly inefficient. However, the issue of the vehicle shutting off...

Hi there, thanks for your question. These procedures are vehicle specific as they are not all assembled the exact same way. Basically, you want to disconnect the battery before doing anything else. To do this, loosen the belt tension and...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1982 Ford F-100. The new modulators may be to blame if the parts are not exactly like the original one and made somewhat the same way. This can lead to improper performance....

Hey there. I would not expect anything in or around the oil pan itself to make rattling noises that might be considered musical. Heat shields for exhaust manifolds and other metal brackets and shielding can make lots of rattling noises,...

An appropriate diagnostic to resolve your issue is a failure to shift inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/not-able-to-change-gears-inspection). Of course, first check your transmission's fluid level and condition (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). A really low fluid level can cause shift difficulties. Typically, if a transmission fails to...

Hi there. My initial thought was that this noise would be caused by damaged CV axles, but since you just replaced them, it's more than likely that this clicking noise is a brake or wheel bearing issue. However, with so...

Hitting a pothole can damage wheel bearings. Basically, the force of the impact causes the ball bearings to get driven into the bearing race and cause indentations in the race. Then the bearing eventually becomes noisy. You could have damaged...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Issues like this can be difficult to locate, because you need the vehicle to be under a similar load to recreate the noise. With that being said, you may have a vacuum issue causing...