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We need to determine if your blower is blowing air or if the air coming out is not hot. If you feel heat coming through any of your vents, even a tiny trickle of heat, then your heater core is...
It sounds like the latch that holds the door closed may be stuck in the closed position, preventing the door from shutting fully. This latch is located inside the door, but is visible while the door is open. It may...
Often, that would be lifters making a noise. So, the first thing you'd want to do is get some good engine oil flush (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-it-mean-to-flush-fluids-in-a-car) and have the engine flushed out, and then change the oil and filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter). A lot...
Hello! If there was a loud ticking noise you may have some internal engine damage. But I wouldn't go replacing the lifters just yet. I would recommend checking what is leaking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-diagnose-a-fluid-leak-by-mark-vallet) first. If you're doing the upper gasket it...
Most commonly when the car stalls while driving, but starts right up after, the cause is an intermittently failing crankshaft position sensor or camshaft position sensor. The first step to diagnosing this problem however, would be to scan the engine...
Hi there. Excessive fuel consumption is more than likely a fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement) problem. If the engine is lugging or holding back due to the excessive fuel consumption, that could cause transmission shifting issues. The Check Engine light should...
Before condemning the alternator, have the drive belt checked to see if it is loose from a stretched belt or worn belt tensioner. If the belt is loose and slipping on the alternator, the alternator will not be able to...
Check the fuel injectors and see if they are leaking and not atomizing properly. The injectors could be working fine but dripping instead of spraying. I recommend performing a injection cleaning on the engine to see if the injectors will...
This may be a sign of a faulty ignition coil. Ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched then contracted repeatedly. The insulation develops small fractures that open when heated and...
Your Your ignition system is a critical part of both your car and daily driving experience. If it isn't working correctly, you could experience anything from poor engine operation to engine stall or failure to start. It’s critical that you...
The The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is an exciting car that says a lot about American drivers and what we want. While fuel prices are high and the economy is just barely starting to resurge and stabilize after years of recession,...