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The engine number is similar to the vehicle identification number on your car, but serves to identify the engine, where it was built, and when. You won’t need it for basic car-related paperwork, but you may need it in some...
Closing the trunk is very easy. Here’s how to do it easily and safely: 1. Locate the trunk inner handle, which is on the inside of the trunk, near the latch. 2. Pull the trunk down with the handle until...
Yes, that sounds about right. The price for a fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) and connector to the pump is normal for your Chevrolet Cobalt. The gas cap (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/gas-cap-replacement) is a common problem also. Best of luck.
Hi, thanks for writing in. If you are experiencing a code related to catalytic converter failure I would recommend having your catalytic converter inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter) by a local exhaust professional. Once you have determined if your catalytic converter is failing,...
Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. Since the problem started when you had replaced the battery, check the wires to the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/service-battery-cables) and make sure that they are not corroded. Also, check the battery cables for they are...
Hello There, It sounds like you may have two separate issues going on here. The squealing sound is likely your brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement) which have wear indicators on them that are designed to produce a squeaking sound signaling that it...
Sounds like the shifter solenoid is stuck in a position and will not disengage. Try removing the harness to the shifter solenoid on the transfer case and see if the noise goes away. If it does, then the shifter solenoid...
It is possible that you could be experiencing a catalytic converter failure. This can be due to the fact that after driving 30-50 miles the exhaust system heats up quite a bit. Once the exhaust is heated up the catalytic...
Hello there. Typically when an engine runs rough when it's cold, it tends to be due to a problem with the fuel to air ratio not being corrected and fine-tuned by sensors. The OBD-II trouble codes you've posted seem to...
If If you're a massage therapist, one of the cornerstones of your business has to be that you don’t keep your clients waiting. That means you need a vehicle that’s reliable. You also will have to move your gear, including...
If If you’re a rock climber, you want a vehicle that gets you where you need to go, even if the terrain gets rough. You may be living out of your vehicle at times, so you also want a rig...