Q: New Valve new spring and new head gasket replaced all but does the oil in car or any fluids need to be drained to do This?

There are a couple of possible issues. Looking at Ford's technical service bulletins, possible issues range from water intrusion in a sensor to a possible warped separator plate between the valve body and transmission case to possible internal wear in...

Hey there, To answer your first question, yes, it is very possible to drive a car without a water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-water-pump). In fact, in the late 90's, it was popular with many shade tree mechanics or hot rod enthusiasts to...

If you haven't checked all the fuses yet, I suggest checking fuse #26. It powers up the fuel injectors and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). I'm also suspecting the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). That needs to be tested. Listen to...

Hello. If the caliper will not release from the rotor then the brake line should be cracked open first to see if there is pressure int he hydraulic system that is keeping it locked up. If not then the caliper...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The check engine light illuminates when the vehicle's computer runs tests and detects and issue. The vehicle is constantly running tests on every system in the vehicle. Therefore it is hard to determine which...

Any oil that you desire can be used in an oil change and the customer can, of course, supply the oil himself or herself. I see Castrol Edge OW-40 European formula vended at Amazon, and elsewhere, and thus you can...

For the vehicle to move to the right as you accelerate, that would be an engine and transmission mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) that is either loose, damaged, or broken. For the vehicle to pull as you brake (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-pulls-to-left-or-right-when-i-brake-inspection), there could be an...

Technically, as long as the sway bar doesn't come into contact with other moving parts, or rub on other critical components, you should still be able to operate the vehicle. You will need to understand that the handling will definitely...

Hi Honda. Thanks for submitting your question today. Typically a jerking sensation you are describing is due to a fuel or air restriction in the fuel system, possible caused by a damaged or incredibly dirty mass air flow sensor, throttle...