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The code you have indicates that there is low voltage to the powertrain control module. This is likely due to your battery being low on charge due to age. When the engine first cranks over it is a great strain...
Hi, this typically points to an issue with one of your serpentine belts. These belts drive different components on the vehicle such as the water pump, alternator, and A/C compressor. Over time, they will begin to lose their grip which...
Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes to see what shows up. Most of the time, this is caused by a speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-wheel-speed-sensor) at one of the...
I would use a fluid extractor to drain the fluid out through the dip stick hole and then replace the oil filter and refill the oil. By doing it this way you can change the oil without removing the oil...
This trouble code relates to a purge flow malfunction. The evaporative emissions purge valve takes fuel vapors in the tank and introduces them into the engine in an effort to reduce emissions. The problem can be as simple as the...
I am not aware of any type of motor vehicle lift, or accepted (i.e., standard, manufacturer permitted) lift practice, that would damage the mounts that hold the engine and/or transmission to the vehicle frame. Of note, if the shop is...
The "Oil Life" system or "maintenance minder" (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/understanding-chevrolet-service-indicator-lights-by-brent-minderler) does not provide "absolutes" when it comes to the timing of oil changes. In fact, there are more variables affecting the "optimum change" interval than are considered by such systems. For example,...
Hi there: It would be best for you to review these two links; the first describes what the P0151 OBD-II Trouble Code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0151-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-low-voltage-bank-2-sensor-1-by-jay-safford) is and what typically causes it, and second, the P0131 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0131-obd-ii-trouble-code-oxygen-sensor-fault) and what it means.
There are a few different places that can cause a power steering leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-is-leaking-inspection). The fluid can leak from a power steering pump, the fluid lines, a steering rack, or even a power steering cooler. What you need to understand...
Most Most cars on the road today (and in the past) use a hydraulic power steering system. A pump sends power steering fluid through a series of lines to the power steering rack, which augments your ability to turn the...
Drivers Drivers who have been shopping for a used Isuzu vehicle may have already considered a Certified Pre-Owned, or CPO, vehicle. CPO programs allow owners of used cars to drive with confidence, knowing that their vehicle has been inspected and...