Q: Intermittent starting. No cranking over

Calculating fuel economy will help you keep track of how much gas your truck uses. Knowing this is helpful to most drivers. To calculate the fuel economy. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the odometer reading. If you refill...

The wiper high setting is controlled through the wiper switch to "ask" the GEM module to turn on the wiper high relay. The most common problem is the wiper switch, but before the switch is condemned, it can be tested...

A locked up AC compressor on your Chevy Suburban will make your truck un-drivable. This is due to the fact that the serpentine belt runs all of the accessories, including the AC. This is a straightforward repair that requires a...

The vehicle speed sensor signal can be tested using a scanner since the signal will go to the engine control module and the speedometer. If the signal is good to the ECM, then you most likely have a bad speedometer....

It sounds like you have a rubbed through wiring harness or two. All the components you mentioned are switched on the ground side. That means if there is a short to ground on the switch side before the relay, then...

Hello there. Tires need to be rotated to get the most life span from the tire. It is typically recommended to have this done at each oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter). The reason for this is that each tire has a certain...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. If you are loosing fuel pressure after it gets hot then you most likely have a fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) that is locking up when it gets hot. The connector to...

The transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) stick is generally not a universal fit part and will normally be specific to your vehicle. There are many local aftermarket auto parts stores, such as Autozone, O'Reilly's, Napa, and so on, where you should be...

Hi there. Assuming your vehicle has ETC (electronic throttle control) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-controller-replacement), "drive-by-wire" problems can develop when cleaning is performed. Manually opening the throttle plate may have affected the close position. An idle relearn performed with a capable scanner may resolve...