Q: There was a ice storm and my car is driving fine last night and now there's a thumping noise on my left drivers side 2005 Nissan Murano

I would suggest you get some help from a mechanic to inspect your motor oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-level-is-low-inspection).

How much weight you should tow depends largely on your trailer tow. However, you should never tow a trailer of more than 1,000 lbs, and if you have the fuel economy model, you shouldn’t tow any trailer, ever.

In my opinion your water pump was making the noise. This is one of many possible scenarios. 160K is roughly the amount of miles that a factory water pump will fail (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-water-pump). It is driven by the timing belt. When...

To check the gear oil level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-engine-oil) on your vehicle, there is a filler plug located on the drivers side, front of the transmission. The oil level should be 0-5mm below the lip of the plug hole. Keep in mind...

There are several components that can cause this problem. You are correct in thinking one could be the ignition system. Heat from the environment or the engine will cause the coils to expand, and not allow for the connection to...

Hello - wow, an older classic! Your 300TE utilizes Bosch Continuous Injection System (CIS) which varies fuel pressure more dynamically than more contemporary injection systems. I would suspect fuel pressure is the problem, both for the inability of the engine...

If your vehicle's Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection), as well as Electronic Power Control - EPC - light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-epc-warning-light-mean-by-spencer-cates) are on, you should request a diagnostic to have the stored Trouble Codes read and evaluated. Diagnostics that follow up on the...

Hi there. The noise sounds like the control arm bushings are worn and making the suspension walk around. Jack up the vehicle and check the suspension on the rear for any looseness and if there is any broken or damaged...

It sounds like you may have two separate issues going on here. The squealing noise when turning the wheel is likely related to a squealing belt that may be damaged or not properly adjusted. The squeaking when you are slowing...