Q: my car has a leak in a hose by the water punp i think it is that causes it too overheat and all water i put in goes right back out

Hi there. The book time calls for approximately 3.5 hours to complete the replacement of both valve cover gaskets. But this will vary by mechanic, but this is the average book time. If you need to have them replaced, consider...

Hello. The C0281 code is a software-driven code if the ABS module doesn't detect "brake switch release", but sees speeds above 15 mph during the first minutes of operation. Check that the brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement) is in fact going...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The EGR can cause a misfire if it is stuck open when the engine is cold or running at a lower speed. The EGR replaces some of the air with burnt fuel to help...

Hello - the lack of heater function could have 5 causes: the engine is not getting up to correct temperature (center of the gauge) due to a malfunctioning thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat), the heater control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-heater-control-valve) is not letting hot coolant...

Hi there. Quotes cannot be given through the ask a mechanic portal. I can provide you a link to schedule the alternator replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). Your request has been forwarded to customer service. Please have your vehicle make, model, mileage, and...

Your vehicle is EPA rated at 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG in highway driving. You have stated that you are able to travel 240 miles and your tank capacity is 14.5 gallons. Assuming that you refill the...

Black smoke coming from the exhaust is usually an indication of a rich fuel condition. When this happens, this can be the result of many things such as faulty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), a failing mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or...

Sounds like your have bad strut mounts and a broken spring with the spring popping in and out and then getting reset as the spring pops into place. Check the front springs and see if they are cracked or damaged....

Hi Al. Let me try to answer your questions in order. First, it is always possible that a mechanic made a mistake when reassembling your engine. However, what is more probable is that whatever caused the head gasket to fail...