Q: Making noise when stopping.

Looking at the wiring diagram for your vehicle, it looks as though the mostly likely cause is a faulty brake lamp switch or a blown 20A fuse. The bulbs do not share a common ground. Check the fuse - your...

Hi there, and thanks for writing in. It's hard to give a specific answer without having any information regarding your exact make and model, but this problem in general sounds like something that should be diagnosed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) by a qualified...

Hi, thanks for writing in. If you have coolant in the engine oil showing on the oil cap, then you likely have a blown head gasket. The oil in the coolant is most likely from the blown head gasket getting...

Hi there. What you're describing is commonly associated with a broken ignition lock cylinder. The ignition lock assembly is a tumbler and key mechanism that is used to trigger power supply to auxiliary components and engage the starter motor to...

Keep in mind there are several "classifications" of white smoke (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection). If it is thin and dissipates quickly you should not be majorly concerned. Most white smokes are a sign of coolant being consumed and burned in the engine. This...

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Hi Lisa. Without knowing specifics about what may have occurred prior to your truck only going 20 mph, it's hard to give you accurate advice. It's possible that your truck may have a transmission issue, which typically triggers a limp...

A diagnostic would determine the root cause of the overheating. If the coolant level was low, and/or there was trapped air in the cooling passageways, perhaps related to the radiator replacement, those faults themselves can cause overheating. If the coolant...

This time of year you need not worry about running for a few weeks until you can get the coolant changed. Keep in mind that you might have a leak that needs attention and don't let it get low until...