Q: my car starts most days but noticed it wont start in very cold weather. is it most likely battery freezing or fluid?

While using the auxiliary jack is really about as simple as connecting the device, turning both systems on and then enjoying your music, there are a few precautions that you should follow. Here’s what you should know: Turn the volume...

Modern cars such as yours are able to use the 87 octane gas even though they are meant for 91 octane. The ECU is able to detect that the vehicle is running on 87 octane gas and reduces engine timing....

Hello. Codes P0456 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0456-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emissions-system-small-leak-detected-by-jay-safford) and P0131 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0131-obd-ii-trouble-code-oxygen-sensor-fault) can come up from a serious exhaust leak. From what you are explaining, it sounds like this is the issue. The exhaust leak will need to be located and repaired before further testing....

Hello. Most of the time this is a drive shaft issue. I would check the coupling joints to see if they are worn out. Most of the time they will be and they will need to be replaced. I have...

Hi there. Did the U-joints you installed have grease fittings and did you fill them with grease prior to driving? I know this is a basic step, but one that often gets forgotten. Dry bearings inside the u-joints wont last...

If the starter is accessible under the hood, grab a friend and a small hammer. While one of you tries to crank the engine, have the other lightly tap the starter at the same time. It is possible the starter...

Your car is relatively new and so the only thing really that I would expect to replace in the braking system are the brake calipers (other than consumables or maintenance items, of course, such as pads and fluid). To replace...

Hi there. In most cases, when you attempt to jump start the vehicle and it doesn't work, it's due to a damaged starter relay, the starter motor or the ignition relay itself. Before you complete any repairs however, it's a...

Hi there. It is quite possible that the door's locking mechanism has broken or is frozen; which is typically the primary reason why a door won't open or close. This could be the lock actuator or the lock itself that...