Q: My 2011 sonata shut off while driving. All the lightsurned on before it shut off. When I tried to start it the car makes a cli

It sounds as though the electrical part of the ignition switch is loosing contact internally; this will need to be verified, and the switch will possibly need to be replaced. I recommend you have a mechanic, like one from YourMechanic,...

Synthetic vs conventional oil is one of the most debated myths surrounding the topic of oil changes. This will not hurt your engine when switching from synthetic to conventional or vice versa. In fact, synthetic blend oils are actually a...

Yes, a new ECM will have to flashed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/possible-ecm-problem) before you can even start your vehicle. The "flashing" or programming of the ECM will require your VIN number to the supplier, who should be updating the most current software for...

Hello, As a general rule, car engines do not like cold weather and will generally require more fuel in cold operating temperatures. When you start your car in the morning and turn the key to on, the coolant temperature sensor...

Hello - no, a bad water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-water-pump-leaks-and-shoots-out-water-by-sasha-p) will not pump water into your exhaust - at least not directly. A bad water pump can easily cause overheating, which unfortunately can cause a blown head gasket, or cracked cylinder head...

Hi there. Typically when the oil pressure changes based on the type of oil you are using, it's an issue with the pick-up itself. Quite often, the wrong sized or style of oil pump or a pick-up line that is...

Hi there. The P0708 trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0708-obd-ii-trouble-code-transmission-range-sensor-circuit-high-input-by-andrew-quinn) means that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a malfunction with the transmission range sensor. A mechanic would begin the diagnosis of the P0708 trouble code by finding the manufacturer’s suggested procedure...

Hi Alizra. Thanks for contacting us today. The codes you've listed are Toyota specific OBD-II trouble codes. You can look them up on this website by clicking this link (http://www.troublecodes.net/toyota/). The codes will tell you the possible sources, so you...