Q: My 2013 F150 was dead. Went out to start and nothing. Jumped it and it started up.HOWEVER..... the Advance Trac Warning and faulty

Having the trunk open while the engine is running is not a wise idea, although it may be necessary in some instances. Your car’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is toxic and cannot be seen or smelled. If the trunk...

Hello. This sounds like you have a lean running engine. This can be from carbon build up on the valves and dirty or clogged injectors. Have the combustion chamber and injectors cleaned. Then see if the engine runs better. If...

Check to see if the air filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-filter-replacement) housing has been sealed properly and that the mass air sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) has not been damaged by dirty air getting by the air filter assembly. If it has, then replace the mass...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. The valve stem seals are the most common cause of this on your engine. When they fail, it requires that the cylinder heads be removed and rebuilt to fix it. The piston rings can...

It's always a bit of a challenge to diagnose noises without hearing them, and experiencing them first-hand. Nonetheless - sway bar end links, or strut bearing plates can make noise over bumps without feeling much loose motion in the steering...

Hello. Oil can only get in to the cylinder one of two ways. Oil can get past the piston rings from worn or seized rings on the pistons. There is even a possibility of broken rings. The other way oil...

Hi there: In most cases, the symptoms you're describing are related to fuel delivery problems; with components such as the Mass Airflow Sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement), or the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement) itself being damaged, having faulty connections...

Hi - the "Reduced Engine Power (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-does-the-reduced-engine-power-warning-light-mean)" message is an "aggregate message", sort of like "Check Engine", which can be caused by both engine or transmission problems. Engine performance is cut back, in theory to avoid further damage. First task...

The P means powertrain. The second P is not normal and may just be the scanner you are using. This vehicle does not use the second letter P. I would disregard it. As far as the P0306 it indicates a...