Q: My car heater is not working. It sometimes blows hot if I stop quickly or turn to the right hard and you can hear the coolant flow

You should use “regular” unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87.

This can be caused by a number of things. If it is hard to start and acts like this if it is usually fuel related. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes. If there are codes present, then...

If all of these trouble codes are related to the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body), I would recommend having your vehicle's throttle body inspected by a qualified mechanic who is proficient at engine diagnostics. This inspection would check the throttle body for...

Hi there. If there is a grinding noise when trying to crank the engine then most of the time it is caused by the starter failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter). If the starter gear is not engaging correctly then this will occur. It...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Once the seat memory is set it can only be changed to a new position unless the memory seat module is either replaced or reprogrammed with the correct scan tool. As for the mirrors...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, your clutch will not engage, has no pressure, cannot engage any forward or reverse gears, is difficult to estimate the cost of repair at a dealer. Diagnosing the inoperative clutch, would help...

Hi There, Typically, a lean fuel condition will produce DTC code P0171, which indicates a lean fuel condition often times associated with "bank 1 or 2 too lean" as you have indicated. A number of things may cause code P0171...

I would recommend having the vehicle inspected by a qualified professional who is proficient in diagnosing hybrid vehicle issues. It is very likely that the issue was related to the accident that the vehicle was in.

Hi Lisa. Thanks for contacting us today. There are two possibilities here. First, it is possible that some water may have entered the engine and caused a hydraulic lock (which essentially makes the engine useless and will require complete rebuilding)....