Q: just had #6 injector replaced but the engine light is still flashing

You certainly don't see many Pontiac Torrents around. The 3.4L is a common engine, however, and I know it well. Since it doesn't use a timing belt, I assume you must mean you replaced the serpentine belt. The only way...

I use lacquer thinner that they sell in auto paint stores. It’s the thinner that they use to thin oil paint and oil lacquer paint before they spray it on to the car. It does work quite well. You mix...

Hi there - yes, the "D" unit is an updated steering rack (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-steering-rack-gearbox) ("F" updated models are already available, so the updates continue). However, remember that this is electrically power-assisted, and there is a software component to the equation. If...

Hi There, Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to...

It is very likely that what you were seeing is a power steering fluid leak. Many universal power steering fluids are often clear in color. This could be why when it was mixed with rain water that it turned white....

You should inspect the rear driveshaft U-joints to see if the joints are bad. You may see where the joints are loose or rust around joints. You will need to replace the U-joints if they are loose or making noise....

Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below...

What you are describing sounds like a faulty starter solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) or potentially a dead battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). If it is a dead battery, the clicking will be a bit more rapid, where a faulty starter solenoid may be a bit...

This is an electrical problem that is resolved using what is referred to as a "circuit trace". A circuit trace pinpoints the wiring (or component) fault that accounts for the misoperation. If you have the factory wiring diagram in hand,...