Q: The check engine light

While your audio system is designed to last for years without any real need for maintenance, problems can crop up. The system can give you some information about the problem, and knowing the more common error messages will help you...

Hi there. This is a common problem with this vehicle. These vehicles often lack proficient injector functioning. A solution for this would be to have a certified mechanic replace the number six injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement). Also a certified mechanic will test...

Hello. If the engine speed is going up and down as the vehicle is sitting there and running, then it is not a transmission problem. It can be an intake manifold issue as they mentioned, as I have seen a...

Hello. Moisture in the brake fluid is being boiled off as steam when your brake system temperature gets above 212 degrees (at sea level). The steam re-condenses as water in the system BUT air pockets can be created and remain...

Hello, thanks for writing in. Having lifters and valves replaced is best left to the professionals. Many times this can involve removing the cylinder head from the engine which will have an affect on the timing. Special procedures need to...

The reason "limp mode" has become "unbypassable" is due to the existing codes. The ECT failure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement), if it exists, may alone account for that because an engine coolant temperature sensor is essentially a master sensor - the value of...

The freeze plugs are on the side of the engine block and in other areas of the engine that will corrode and rust out over time and may start to leak. You will need to have the cooling system pressure...

The discoloration likely represents the effects of entrained moisture in the oil on the cap surface. There can normally be a certain amount of condensation in an engine, for example as weather conditions change or if the engine sits for...

Hi there. In general, a situation like this occurs when either the thermostat housing or temperature sensor is not relaying the information to the fan motor to activate. However, it's also possible that there is some electrical short within the...