Q: Lloosing moter pressure

Your car’s audio system is able to play a wide range of discs, including CDs, CD-Rs and more. If you’re not sure how to load a disc or listen to it, here’s what you need to know: Turn on the...

Start with checking the engine coolant level. If it is low, you have a leak. If the level is normal, the problem could be with the thermostat. If the thermostat isn't opening, coolant won't circulate. If it is opening, the...

It used to be very expensive to get a really good welding machine. I use one of these Mig welders that use an inert gas. I bought a decent one for about 400 dollars. They are really good for welding...

This is a common question. We often want to assign an event like parking our car or filling our fuel tank to a specific failure. More often times than not, this is just a coincidence. My response to such a...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1995 Mercedes-Benz E550. This could be a variety of issues, such as no pressure or low refrigerant levels, a bad compressor clutch, or a compressor not engaging correctly. Check to see if the...

If your speedometer needle or gauge is jumping up and down while the vehicle is moving at a slower speed, two possible issues may have occurred. Either the whole instrument cluster has failed at some point preventing the speedometer from...

Hello there. Many different faults can cause your 2000 Honda Accord to be slow to start. The most common fault is the battery. If the battery has been load tested and ruled out, there are other possibilities. Other likely faults...

Hi. This sounds like you have a bad throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is going bad. Both of these sensors can cause the car to stall at low speeds and have trouble accelerating. These sensor...

When you had the water pump replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) the surface on the engine block most likely did not have all the old gasket material removed. I would recommend having the water pump replaced and both surfaces cleaned thoroughly by a...