Q: replaced pwr steering pump and rack, should the high pressure hose have been replaced too?

Basically you have three choices for changing the oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/when-should-i-change-my-oil). My advice is, if you drive in the city all the time like I do, and you don't drive much, then change your oil using regular oil. Change it every...

Hello. If the vehicle only starts with the jumper wire method, then it is likely its an issue with the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) itself. It's possible that the switch itself is bad or the key has a become bad. Try...

There are a variety of things that could resemble a hose hanging from the bottom of your car. Without additional information related to the steering symptoms it would be tough to say specifically. Some things to consider are: Does the...

Typically, the fluid level is checked both hot and cold in order to provide a cross check. Checking initially when cold is easier as you are not hovering over a hot engine holding a hot dipstick. Basically, on a flat...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The inner and outer tie rods on your vehicle can take up to some time. The dealership will change out the tie rod ends and then perform a vehicle alignment, so the time there...

Hello - A bad engine coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) is a reasonable diagnosis; it could certainly cause the engine to run too rich if it's sending a bad signal to the engine computer. Before purchasing a new temperature sensor, you...

Hello. To say that they catalytic converter is good or bad is impossible without having the car here. If the manifold is heating up, and the catalytic convert has failed, you will see bigger signs of failure in the near...

Sounds as if the throttle pedal position sensor is not responding when stepping on the gas pedal. Try turning on the ignition key to the 'ON' position with the engine off and step on the gas pedal to the floor....

When you turned on the key the IAC was energized and would push out the spring due to this. Just put spring back in and reinstall after it is cleaned.