Q: Safe to drive with one theromstat bolt

Coolant leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-is-leaking-inspection) can originate from a few different places. A pressure check of the cooling system can be performed, subjecting the entire system to higher-than-normal pressures under controlled circumstances to find weak points. Leaks could be coming from hoses,...

Assuming that your vehicle is not actually overheating, this leads me to believe that the replacement temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) is faulty or incorrectly installed. It could also be a poor electrical connection at the temperature sensor. An open circuit would...

Hyundai has a recall (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-if-your-car-has-recalls) on some model Hyundai cars with this issues (Recall # 14V325000). You don't mention which model you own, but the symptoms you describe match. This recall (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-to-do-if-your-car-is-recalled-by-jason-unrau) addresses a wiring harness issue which causes electrical...

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position...

Hi there. Unfortunately this vehicle will only work with the doors locking when putting the vehicle into drive and unlocking in park. There is no way for this to happen when putting the vehicle into drive. It can possibly be...

Hi there. Check the harness to the mass air flow sensor (MAF) and see if its connected correctly. Check all of the clamps around the sensor and make sure that they are all tight. The light is still coming on...

The engine immobilizer (security) system is probably active, possibly due to a defective chip key. Once the immobilizer system is "on" you won't be able to start the car. A reported temporary fix is to insert the ignition key and...

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Hi there. A modern clutch system has multiple individual components that must all work together perfectly in order to allow your Mini to shift gears and accelerate. However, there are different procedures for repairing each of these parts and as...