Q: My friend went over a curb, how damaging is this to the car?

A faulted sensor like the steering angle sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/steering-angle-sensor-replacement) can cause these systems to malfunction. A steering angle reset is required with an alignment on these vehicles and involves a procedure that includes disconnecting the battery. If you'd like a...

In most cases, the squealing noise from under the hood is caused by worn out or damaged belts, including the serpentine belt, AC belt or power steering drive belt. If your 2005 Altima has more than 50,000 miles, it may...

Hi there. Engine blow-by is the result of combustion gasses getting past the piston and/or piston compression rings, this builds crankcase pressure. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve system is designed to remove the pressure and recirculate the gasses back...

Hi there. The purge control valve on your vehicle should be behind the engine air filter housing. You may have to remove the air filter housing to get to the purge valve. The valve is held on by a couple...

Unfortunately, we don't provide mechanical services on aftermarket upgrades or offer technical advise on those installations. I would recommend contacting a Jeep suspension specialist shop to online owner forum to receive the info you're requesting.

Your vehicle uses press fit wheel bearings in the front, as opposed to the simpler bolt on unitized wheel hub bearing assemblies. To press the old bearings out of the steering knuckle, typically a 20 ton hydraulic press is required....

The engine uses identical parts excepting that, from model to model and year to year, there were differences in the design of the exhaust manifold, intake manifold and ECU (PCM or ECM). You can input your VIN number at a...

Hi there. For the reverse stalling condition, check the Idle Air Control Valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) and see if its plugged up. If a IAC valve is plugged up, an engine will stall out when going into gear and could cause issues...

Hi Barbara. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually when both of these warning lights illuminate, it's due to a wheel or speed sensor failure - as both contribute to the Advance Trac and ABS system. It's also possible that the...