Q: Motor running but lots of exhaust smoke and shaking. is it just the oil being burnt

The sun visors on you car have a service campaign number SCT64 dated 12/01/2008 to fix visors that will not stay up. This could block your view and be a safety issue. Call ahead and take the vehicle to your...

When the airbags deploy in your vehicle after a crash, the first thing they do is deflate. If they didn’t deflate then the airbags may become stuck in the vehicle. Here are a few other things to look out for...

With your car having 250,000 miles on it, some mechanical issues may be expected at this point. I am assuming here that the transmission has this many miles as well. This is about the time that all the friction material...

Yes, a P0008 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0008-obd-ii-trouble-code-engine-positions-system-performance-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) is related to your engine's timing. More than likely, you need to have the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) and/or tensioners (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) replaced. If you would like to have this done or would like to have a...

Although the person who serviced your vehicle the first time did not repair the issue, I think he might be correct about the fact that it could be an intake manifold gasket (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/intake-manifold-gaskets-replacement) or a fuel pump issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement). You...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This problem could be as simple as a loose bracket connected to the engine, or an internal engine problem such as a worn connecting rod bearing. Check the oil level immediately - a low oil...

Hey there. The rag may only get as far as the intake valve and not get past it yet until the valve chews it up. You should remove the carburetor and using long mechanical fingers small enough to reach into...

I would recommend using a portable scope to look at the secondary firing patterns which will enable you to narrow down the issue to fuel versus an ignition fault. The problem you are describing could be due to a faulty...

Hi there. It is probably a good idea to have one of our professional mobile mechanics first come to your location and complete an onsite inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/headlight-is-not-working-inspection) to determine if this can be repaired or if replacement of the headlight...