Q: If someone has a power train warranty on their motor and the secondary thermostat goes bad and is was misdiagnosed by an ASE cert

This is a common issue with Mazda transmissions. There is an additive I recommend for the issue. It is called "instant shudder fix." It comes in a little red tube, and although may be pricey, it usually solves the Mazda...

Hi there. Your oil cap will keep oil from splattering in your engine bay when started. It is possible that a large amount of oil has exited from this opening causing your vehicle to shut off. Also, the oil pressure...

The front end has many moving parts and if you are only hearing the noise when turning to the right and not to the left then the problem is either in the steering gear or the right side suspension is...

Hi there. It sounds as though the idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) (IAC) may be sticking. It is not uncommon for carbon to build up in the valve, the computer will try to overcompensate to correct the slow reaction inside...

If the reduced power started immediately (first key start) after you worked around the fuses, there is probably an electrical cause. If there was any delay at all though, that raises the possibility of mere coincidence, in other words the...

You did not state the mileage you have but your turbo should not go out so soon. I would recommend using a high quality synthetic oil of correct viscosity for turbo engines. This oil may help prolong the life of...

Hi there. Unfortunately, there are too many variables we are not aware of, including the type of component you are using (OEM or aftermarket), the installation process or condition of the vehicle prior to the service completed to provide you...

On cars made in this century, all the control systems are integrated and are always talking to each other. So when something goes wrong in one system, it effects other systems and you get warning lights from everybody. Sometimes this...

Hi James. Thanks for contacting us today. I would recommend reading these two articles - first on the P-0130 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0130-obd-ii-trouble-code-02-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-i-sensor-1-by-paul-lancette) and second on the P-0150 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0150-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-2-sensor-1-by-jay-safford) to learn more about these codes.