Q: Reduced power twice

If you see smoke get out and dial 911 a car fire can start very quickly and without warning in some cases. If there is no visible smoke and its just a nuisance smell, I would suspect something in the...

The check engine light flashing is most likely from your engine miss firing on one or more cylinders. The computer should be scanned to see what cylinder is miss firing and that cylinder checked for a failing weak coil pack,...

Hey there. The problem could be a fuel-related problem but In my experience these vehicles have problems with the distributor ignition can cause loss of power. The vehicle's computer should be scanned for trouble codes and any irregular data and...

Your Sentra is equipped with a stability and traction control system called the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The VDC system is designed to provide better traction during slippery driving by reducing engine output. This reduces wheel spin and can help...

This is a general code associated with vehicle timing which can be caused by many different things such as: Engine timing out of sync Worn timing components (chains, gears, guides) Crankshaft or camshaft sensor malfunctions Wiring damage ECM software out...

Hi there: Depending on what's causing the grinding noise; whether it's the brake pads grinding on the rotor, it's possible that the rotors and pads both need to be replaced. However, if the car is making a similar sound when...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. While there are ways to remove the starter by not having to disconnect much of anything else around it, but often it is easier if we do. That is when these issues arise....

Hi Yasmany. Symptoms are always a good source of information to begin a diagnosis, but an onsite inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-running-hotter-than-normal-inspection) is always best to correctly diagnose an overheating problem. Generally speaking, when a vehicle is under acceleration, additional fuel is sprayed...

Hi Beth. Thanks for contacting us today. The battery is responsible for supplying power to initially start the vehicle. However, it's less than likely that a worn battery is the reason why the engine has difficulty starting. In most cases,...