Q: My acura starts with the key right away but when i use my remote start it cranks like normal but wont start.

For this diagnosis it would've been helpful if the smell was described in more detail to help you with the problem. For example, the smell of a dead animal versus the smell of burnt oil. If you cannot describe it...

Hello. The beeping sound you describe for your 2011 Nissan Cube will be hard to pinpoint without seeing the vehicle, especially since you have an upgraded navigation unit. A good piece of information to have would be when the beeping...

Hello. It is definitely a good idea to use synthetic oil in your engine. Synthetic oil will work better with the design of your engine and will keep the variable valve timing system working as good as possible. Using a...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Code P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) has to do with the catalytic converter in your vehicle. The code will need to be diagnosed by checking the vehicle for exhaust leaks, O2 sensor problems, or the wiring to...

This problem is likely caused by a failing thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement). The thermostat is designed to restrict coolant flow to the radiator until the engine reaches designed working temperature (something close to 210 degrees Fahrenheit). Getting to working temperature faster is...

Hello. Most likely, due to the make and model of your vehicle, the fluid you are leaking is engine oil. A majority of other fluids are not black unless something is seriously wrong with the vehicle. Even so, at that...

A faulty oxygen sensor can certainly cause an engine to run rough and cause a bit of shaking due to the imbalance in the air/fuel load. As you may know the [oxygen sensors]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) which are part of your emissions system...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Yes, you can change the settings. The display screen can be adjusted under the "display" option under "setup". You can adjust contrast and brightness, and you can also change between day and night modes....

If the last inspection of the system was two years ago, it is possible for a leak to have developed since then. The only way to rule out a leak is to sweep the system with an electronic leak detector....