Q: The engine ticks and burn oil faster then usual

Keeping an eye on vital fluids is part of being a responsible car owner. One of the most important (and most easily checked) fluids is engine oil. To check it, just follow these simple steps: Turn off the engine and...

Hi. Many automatic vehicles are equipped with a park lock that prevents movement of the shifter if the brake pedal is not applied. This lock can experience a failure on its own, or the lock may not release because of...

Yes, the service light must be manually reset after an oil change. I'm guessing the shop forgot to do this after your last service. You can do this yourself if you desire. Simply turn the key to the ignition position...

This could be due to a breakdown in your differential oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-differential-gear-oil). Changing the differential oil will normally correct this issue. Use only differential oil suggested by the manufacturer. You may want to enlist the help of a mechanic, such...

Hi There, In absolute desperate situations this can be done, however the caution is that when you do this, you are creating very small holes and weakening the paper element that makes up the filter. When the motor is running...

Hi there. Try pumping out all of the fuel from the fuel tank and filling the tank up with fresh fuel. If the water remover was put in the tank and the vehicle started to run a little better, then...

Hi there. There is an old saying in mechanics - "with fabrication, everything is possible". However, compatibility with modern technology is an entirely different subject. The transmission from a 2010 Camaro has multiple sensors and electrical solenoids that would most...

Some of these vehicles use a modular in-tank pump that is removable and replaceable. However, according to at least one catalog, for vehicles with code "917", the fuel pump on the E-350 cannot be serviced separately and consequently the whole...

A defective battery can cause all sorts of running issues due to voltage is too low or high causing erratic sensor and component performance like low fuel pressure or lack of power. I recommend replacing the battery first if it...