Q: Replacing engine variable timing solenoid.

Your truck was built for towing. It is important to use the proper hitch. A Weight Distributing hitch will distribute the weight to where 10-15% of the weight is on the tongue. To use a Weight Distributing hitch. Park the...

The Service Park Assist message can appear in the driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this alert, then the ultrasonic rear parking assist (URPA) system is malfunctioning and the park assist feature will not work. When the URPA...

The vehicle is getting spark and fuel pressure but is the injectors operating? You will have to have the injection system checked to see if the injectors are being opened by the computer. I have seen these cars get spark...

Hi, thanks for writing in. The title reading for code P0113 is Intake Air Temperature Sensor High Circuit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc-p0113-by-jay-safford). Check the intake air temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-air-charge-temperature-sensor) to see if it was left unplugged or have the sensor tested b a...

Hi, thanks for writing in. A brake fluid leak is a major problem and the vehicle should not be driven until the leak is diagnosed and repaired. You may have a damaged hose, rusted through brake line, or a leaking...

Hi there. The first step is to check for any problem codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) stored by engine management. This can save a lot of time money when diagnosing drive-ability problems. Most auto parts stores will do this for free. Several problems...

This may be an issue of a faulty starter relay or potentially a bad ground connection to the starter. The starter relay directs power from the battery to the starter solenoid which then engages the starter when you turn the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's cooling system may be having more of a technical error. With the sensor and thermostat both giving correct measurements, the issue is an actual temperature fluctuation. This can also be caused by...

Hi there. Usually the reduced power light is caused by an engine component failure, like the throttle body, TPS or bad O2 sensors. It is very possible that the additional transmission fluid has created a trouble code that might have...