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While you can use the buttons and knobs on the radio itself to change the station, cycle through tracks, adjust the volume and more, doing so while you’re driving can be very distracting, which is never a good thing. You...

A dirty rearview mirror is not only a nuisance to drivers, but a potential hazard. Do not spray any chemicals or glass cleaner directly onto the mirror. Instead, spray a gentle glass or household cleaner onto a soft, clean, damp...

The engine oil pressure Warning Light is located on your instrument panel. This light illuminates when there is an issue with oil flow through your engine. Often this problem is caused by low oil levels. Tip Like all warning lights,...

Unbuckling your seat belt is easy. Grab the belt buckle, and press the button on top of the buckle until the latch releases. Remove the latch, and return the seat belt to its original position. Tip You should never unbuckle...

Lack of lubrication can definitely result in a "thrown rod bearing." Bearings are cooled by oil flow, so lack of oil can result in bearing overheating and failure. The first thing I would do is add oil to the engine...

Hi. The first task is to extract the problem codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) which the Check Engine light indicates are present. These codes are most helpful in diagnosing problems with your vehicle. Two different transmissions were offered in the Civic - the...

Your vehicle may have one of two possible transmissions that came with your car. There is different fluids depending on the transmission you have. It is not recommended to have a flush done since these machines may have other types...

The noise you are describing is very characteristic of a failed wheel bearing(s). Wheel bearing failures are surprisingly common but the part is, in fact, subjected to extreme forces even in normal driving. Sometimes just a big impact with a...

Hi There, If you drive for a period of time without coolant in the vehicle, this could have potentially caused damage to the motor resulting in a damaged cylinder head gasket which may cause the car to overheat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) intermittently,...