Q: Is it easy enough to clean the throttle body myself

The average fuel economy shows you the gas mileage that your vehicle has been averaging. The average fuel economy is directly tied to the trip meters, and will be reset when the trip meter is reset. To view the average...

You can quickly and easily rest all the display center settings to their default setting: 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Press the System button. 3. Press the Reset All Settings/Memory button. 4. Press Yes.

If you have a check engine light on then have it tested to see what fault codes are present. You should still be under warranty and the dealer will fix it for free if it's a failed part. If it...

Hello. If your batteries are dying that fast, then something is staying on electrically in your vehicle. If you do not have power windows or door then this should make it simple to diagnose. I typically start by checking to...

Hello there. Many different items can cause a lack of power intermittently such as this. The most common would be the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement), vacuum leak, exhaust leak or oxygen sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement)....

Hello. If the vehicle runs well and does not have any leaks then it may not be necessary, however, at 180k miles it would not be a bad idea to replace the intake manifold gaskets, especially if you plan on...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. You can use the same bucket seat out of any GM truck whether it is a GMC or Chevrolet from the years of late 1989 all of the way up to 1998. This can...

This is a common sign of a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

Hello, thank you for writing in. A blown head gasket is most likely what your issue is. Check the coolant. Chances are it is low and mixing with the oil. The head gasket is the only component which would allow...