Q: oxygen sensor and smog checks

Whether we are dealing with the interior being damaged with cigarette smoke or if the Mustang you are driving was subject to another form of fire, I would highly recommend locating a specialist that can deal with smoke damage. If...

Hello. If the smoke is coming from the coolant tank then it may actually just be steam from the hot coolant, which is normal as long as the engine is not overheating. I would double check the coolant level though,...

It is very possible that something may not have been tightened down enough during the alignment that you had done and that something slipped out of place. Alignments (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-by-robert-tomashek) are very sensitive and are measured down to the hundredths of...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. The traction control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-traction-control-module-last) is a part of the ECM, but usually is a separate component from the main control module. The best way to solve the issue is to have a professional...

This can happen when the key itself gets worn out making the switch inside inoperable to that particular key. This can also happen when the inside cylinder parts begin to wear out or become inoperable for the same reason. As...

Hi there: Your best bet is to contact JVC directly (http://jvc.com/) and ask them to send you an owner or instruction manual for the model of stereo you have.

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position...

A number of things may cause code P0171 to be triggered. As the code indicates, this means there is a lean fuel condition which may be caused by a lack of fuel supply or in some cases, a vacuum leak....

Go look again under the hood and be sure that the serpentine belt is intact. It could be as simple as that since the belt drives the water pump and the alternator. As for the water, using water in the...