Q: Serious oil leak

When cleaning the rear view mirror, it’s important to not spray any cleaning solution directly on the mirror, as this can cause damage. Instead, spray glass or mirror cleaning solution onto a towel, and then carefully wipe down the rear...

The valve seat is a part of the cylinder head and can not come loose. It is possible to have a broken spring, bent pushrod, or maladjusted rocker arm. This is all work that is associated with the repair you...

I went through all the technical bulletins (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-use-a-technical-service-bulletin-by-parker-hill) and recalls (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-if-your-car-has-recalls) and did not find anything for reprogramming your computer or repairs to the TPS or throttle body. The ones that you are not finding may not be the right...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Maximum fuel economy is typically in the 45-65 MPH range. Above 65 MPH, fuel economy falls off dramatically due to wind resistance. Below 45 MPH, engine gearing is not conducive to maximum efficiency but...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Code P0449 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0449-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emission-control-system-vent-valve-solenoid-circuit-malfunction-by-spencer-clayton) will set when the system sees that the position of the vent valve, and the voltage for its position, do not match. There could be a wiring problem, a faulty hose,...

Hi, thanks for writing in. You will need to have a mechanic scan the computer to see what codes are stored and pressure test the oil pressure to see if it is a sensor or internal engine problem. The tire...

Hi there. This sounds like a belt failure or belt driven component failure. First check to see if the belt is broken/missing, then check the driven component pulleys for resistance that may have contributed to the belt failure. If the...

It takes roughly 12 hours to replace the compressor and expansion valve. As you may know, the expansion valve is attached to the evaporator under the dash and thus is not readily accessible, hence the hours. If you input your...

Hi There, As you know, this code relates to a PCM malfunction, which is usually due to things like the PCM becoming faulty itself, a short in the wiring to the PCM or in some cases a software problem with...