Q: rattle from passenger rear tire

The engines computer could be in a “limp” mode. It is a reduced power mode because of a trouble code(s) set in the computer. It does this to prevent further damage. Any type of misfire code, a major sensor, or...

If the vehicle is not restarting and there is no electrical power to the computer, then your automatic shutdown relay may be causing the problem. This relay is in the main engine relay box. If you are having a loss...

Hello there, thanks for writing in about your 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5. Batteries that drain overnight are not uncommon. This is called a parasitic drain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-top-5-things-that-will-drain-your-battery) and can have many different causes. The most likely are any aftermarket electrical accessories, such...

Hello. It is definitely a good idea to use synthetic oil in your engine. Synthetic oil will work better with the design of your engine and will keep the variable valve timing system working as good as possible. Using a...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a...

The tire pressure warning system fuse is located in the fuse box located under the dash, just to the left of the steering column. The fuse box in question should have 33 fuse slots, although not all will be in...

The p008B code that you listed refers to the low pressure fuel system. For some reason the engine control module is receiving a signal that shows high pressure in the system. This could be caused by a failed low pressure...

Hello. Most of the time the issue is in the wire coming from the battery to the alternator. This small wire has a tendency to fail and have high resistance. This needs to be checked first. If that is not...