Q: If radiator needs to be change will engine oil run hot?

To partially turn off the electronic stability control (ESC), briefly press and release the “ESC Off” switch on the instrument panel. The ESC Warning Light will illuminate to let you know that the system is partially off.

Hi, A problem like this can be caused by many things. Anything ranging from a vacuum leak, to a problem with one of the engine's sensors. As the nature of this problem can vary widely, I would recommend having a...

There is very little chance that having the oil changed could be causing your car to overheat. Most likely, it is just a coincidence. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They can come to...

Hi there. The throttle body on your vehicle has a throttle plate that is opened by a cable which is attached the the throttle pedal in the vehicle. Over time, this cable can stretch. A longer cable requires further pedal...

The vehicle may have a bad fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump) causing it to die. When it dies, you should check to see if it has spark and fuel. If this is the case, the fuel pump will cause a no start...

Hi there. The two OBD-II trouble codes wouldn't be cause the clutch issue you're describing. However, the P0507 trouble code means (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0507-obd-ii-trouble-code-idle-control-system-rpm-higher-than-expected-by-spencer-clayton) the idle control system has excessively high RPM. The ECU has a specific rpm range the idle is...

Hi Mark, There are a few things that can cause the shaking and engine light to come on. Generally, this happens when there is a misfire due to a spark problem or an over or under fueling problem. Things like...

Hi Wayne. Thanks for contacting us today. Back in 85, GM V6 motors only had one O2 sensor. It was considered an upstream sensor, which means that it was installed near the center of the exhaust manifold. Downstream sensors were...

There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), malfunctioning idle air control (IAC) valve, vacuum and EGR leaks, inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (clogged fuel filter, dirty fuel injectors), and...