Q: Radiator

The power window motor, switch or regulator may be at fault here. The most common issue is the motor failure. The door panel will have to be removed and the motor and switch tested by a qualified mechanic. Once the...

The clock is located at the top of the center console, and is very easy to adjust: Turn the ignition to ACC or On. Press the button to the left of the clock until the hour is set correctly. Press...

Your vehicle is equipped with a shift interlock. This is a safety device that keeps the car from going into gear without you stepping on the brake. If the switch on the brake pedal fails, or the solenoid itself fails,...

Hello. It is common for the PCV valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/pcv-valve-hose-replacement) to fail on this engine, and some of the time, it will cause the rear main to leak also. As for the power control, this means that there is an electrical...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2008 BMW X5 to not start. Since you’ve recently replaced the battery, a few possible causes would include the starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), battery cables (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), battery terminals (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-terminal-ends-replacement), ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement), or a wiring...

Hey there. It sounds like your clutch may be worn to the point of slipping. The engine revving but the vehicle speed not matching in 3rd gear is typically an early indication of the clutch being worn. When the clutch/pressure...

When the cooling system heats up the coolant expands and the coolant excess pressure is released out the radiator cap into the overflow reservoir. When you shut off the engine the engine will start to cool off and the coolant...

Hi there - your symptoms suggest a problem with the transmission since they only appear when the vehicle is in gear (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-troubleshoot-a-car-that-makes-a-whining-noise-when-in-gear-by-john-hege). First task is to check the transmission fluid - you are looking for "clear" red fluid and no...

Hi Stan. Thanks for submitting the question. If an oil seal is damaged, the engine will lose a lot of oil over an extended period of time, but will not always leak on the ground. The ticking noise is commonly...