Q: SES blinking due to the car shaking while in idle or if the AC on, or accellerating?

Engine oil is vital to the operation of your car. If the oil level drops too low, or if the pressure cannot be maintained, then the engine isn’t being properly lubricated and severe damage could result. If the Oil Pressure...

The heated front seats are controlled by the climate control system. There are two heated seat buttons on the climate controls: one for the driver seat, and one for the passenger seat. To turn on the heated seats, press the...

When your vehicle is in drive lock mode, all of the doors and the trunk will automatically lock when your vehicle reaches a speed of roughly 10mph. You can manually set drive lock mode with a few easy steps: 1....

There can be a few reasons why your shifter would be jamming up or sticking. The gear selector is apart of the shift linkage controlling what gear you want to enter. Over time, mechanical parts wear naturally and the linkage...

If your brakes are squeaking they are either running low, or have accumulated excessive brake dust. When brakes run low, they will eventually hit the wear sensor which will cause a squeak when you apply the brakes. However, if your...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It all depends where the smoke is coming from. If it is from the exhaust then your engine be running rich and starting to foul out the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs). Have the computer tested to...

Hello. The blue smoke on startup is likely worn valve stems or valve stem seals, which leak a tiny amount of oil overnight, but burns it off quickly. Nothing to worry about unless it gets worse quickly, or smokes all...

Hello. Codes P0174 and P0453 are for the engine management and emissions systems. P0174 is the trouble code for a lean condition on engine bank 2. A lean condition occurs when the vehicle air fuel mixture is lacking in fuel,...

First you need to see that the fluid level is correct. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-power-steering-fluid-level-by-jerel-lawrence) Bring the engine up to operating temperature and check the fluid at the reservoir. Top it up with Pentosin CHF11 hydraulic fluid. The fluid gets foamy when it...