Q: Oil filter

Your car is equipped with a pretty advanced alarm system designed to prevent theft and break-ins. One aspect of that system is the Perimeter alarm. Here’s what you need to know about it: Make sure all the doors and the...

If you have the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, you should use SAE 5W-30 or equivalent oil. If you have the 3.5-liter V6 engine, you should use SAE 5W-20 or equivalent oil.

If the Battery Light is illuminated and the battery passes a load test, then you most likely have a faulty alternator; a charging system test would need to be performed to verify this. On the 2001 540i, the power steering...

The code P0446 is most likely due to an inoperative evaporative vent solenoid that will need replacement. The rear axle leak will need to be inspected to see where the leak is for a repair needed. If the rear cover...

Hi, if you have a new battery and there is still no power coming to the car then there is a chance the main fuse has blown. This fuse protects the main electrical components from surges in power and will...

With your description of the problems, it sounds like your vehicle is having problems with the clutch slipping on the engine flywheel. 60,000 seems pretty early for this type of problem, but depends on the way the vehicle is driven....

Hi there: Although it's impossible for me to know without inspecting the vehicle onsite, I'm not quite certain the compression issue is mechanical here. It's quite common after a head gasket change due to an overheating issue for the crankshaft...

Hi There, This may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being...

The required maintenance for "A1234" is an oil & filter change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter), tire rotation (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/rotate-tires), replacement of transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), replacement of spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), replacement of timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement), inspection of valve clearance and inspection of drive belt. To...