Q: its overheatng the second i start it when its been sitting for several days what can this be

An oil filter is a long, rectangular paper element that is folded into numerous pleats. The two ends of the pleated element are sealed together and the filter placed around a perforated metal tube inside a filter can. The perforated...

You need to first check all the fuses, the connections at the battery cables, and the connection at the cable to the fuse box. My guess is that there is likely a loose connection at the fuse box or at...

Yes, that is what they are for. A lot of German cars have them. They are made so that you can jack them up (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/all-about-car-jacks-and-stands) at these safe points and not worry about anything bending or slipping. That's where you'll...

You did not state the model or engine but I would say the exhaust manifold (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-exhaust-manifold) may have a crack or is warped. The dealer would not say you need a manifold unless a problem was noted. There has been...

Hello. The problems you will have will be hearing the rocks move when you stop or take off. The other problem will be if the rocks were real dirty and may clog the pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) or filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement). If the...

If the noise changed when the battery was replaced, I would first suspect the alternator. Sometimes, when a bearing/bushing starts to go bad it will only make noise with the belt installed, as the tension can cause pressure to be...

The spark plugs are wet from trying to start the vehicle which is a good sign because this means that the motor is getting fuel. When the motor struggles to idle, this is generally a result of things like low...

Hi there - your first move would be to carefully sketch or cellphone camera record each coil position, then removed the coil packs. Using a spray tube, hose down the spark plugs with rust penetrant (WD-40, PB Blaster or similar),...

It sounds like you may either have a faulty thermostat that may be sticking causing the temperature fluctuation or potentially have a faulty temperature gauge inside the vehicle that may be providing inaccurate readings. The thermostat regulates the flow of...