Q: Question about a damaged hose i found today to A/c compressor when it was all replaced not even a year ago

The tab on the bottom of many rear view mirrors is what is known as the "day/night" adjustment switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/how-do-i-switch-between-the-rearview-mirror-day-and-night-setting). The daytime setting is with the tab pushed toward the front of the vehicle. You should be able to see...

There are several important lights in your dash, including the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light. This light should come on briefly when you crank the engine, but it should turn off after completing a short self-test. If the light...

A ticking noise upon acceleration is a common sign of a timing chain or valves not functioning correctly. If under a steady RPM the sound remains, it is in need of a valve job. If the sound subsides or goes...

Due to the size and weight of 20 inch wheels, you may need to have the tire and wheel assemblies balanced on the vehicle. When tires are balanced only the tire and wheel assembly is balanced. Doing a high speed...

Stick with the iridium spark plugs. The car was designed to run correctly with those spark plugs. A lot of times people try to sell you the more expensive ones and it's more of a gimmick than anything else. That...

Hello. You should have the vehicle checked for loss of fuel pressure. If you have no fuel pressure, then inspect the fuel pump connection and check for power to the pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement). If you have power to the fuel pump,...

Hi There, This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. Things like...

The alternator is not recharging the battery after you start the vehicle. Since you replaced it recently I would recommend having it checked to see if it has stopped charging or you have a wiring problem from the alternator to...

The clicking sound in the dashboard could be the hazard flasher energizing when the lights are not on. Also, there could be a sticking blend door motor that is skipping the gears and causing a loud clicking noise. If you...