Q: Motor smokes

The most common cause of a misfire on the engine is dirty fuel injectors. It may be a good idea to have the injectors cleaned. One common issue I have seen also is a failure in the variable valve timing....

Hi there. This vehicle not starting is an indication that the fuel filter and fuel pump are going bad. Over time, the fuel pump will fail and not put out enough fuel pressure to start the car. I would have...

Hello. Yes there are two key things that I recommend you or your technician check. Check the hoses, radiator, and engine block for clogging. A clog in those components will restrict the coolant system from being able to circulate. Also,...

This can happen when the charging system is having trouble maintaining a specific voltage which is what causes the battery light to come on. This can also happen when the voltage regulator is failing or weak. This regulates the charging...

Hello, the speed sensor for the speedometer is located on the transmission at the rear extension housing. The housing is the part that the driveshaft slip yoke (front part of driveshaft) would be position at. The sensor is attached with...

Hi there. Usually, a no start issue is caused by either fuel or spark - not both. When this occurs, it's typically an issue with the central ECU (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit) failing to send the right signal to fuel related components and...

Hello, This suggests you may have a faulty starter solenoid or a weak battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). Generally, when it is a rapid or fast clicking sound, i is usually related to a weak or dead battery. A louder or more pronounced...

Hi there. Check the fuses and wiring to the oxygen sensors on your vehicle. If they are in good shape, then the sensors would need replaced as they are not warming up to the proper temperature before registering any exhaust...

In some cases, the motor may run (not very well) with a broken or damaged variable valve timing solenoid, however it will likely not run for long due to the critical role the VVT solenoid plays in the timing of...