Q: Tips to up keep car that's used all day everyday

You may have a misfiring cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-can-problems-with-the-ignition-system-cause-misfiring_2). If the spark plug boots are getting oil on them from a leaking valve cover or you have one or more ignition coils breaking down and not firing then this can be the...

Fuses are over current protection devices which means that you either have a short to ground (possibly intermittent) somewhere in the circuit or enough added resistance in the circuit that the current drawn by the pump is enough to blow...

You do not have to change both valve cover gaskets at the same time. If you have an engine oil leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) that is coming from both valve covers then it would be recommended that you have both valve cover...

Hi there. Check the fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement) and see if the relay has failed. If the relay is working fine, then check the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) and see if its coming on when you turn on the key. If...

Hi there. If you are referring to the shock absorbers to the vehicle, then you can fix the brackets that support the shock to the vehicle without having a jack. If you are referring to the air bags that are...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2007 Toyota Tundra to have the four wheel drive light flashing. The most common faults are a faulty four wheel drive switch, actuator failure, low transfer case fluid, or a shift cable...

Hi there. One item that is often overlooked is the heater core. The coolant flows from the engine, through the heater core to supply heat for the heating system. It is possible that the heater core is blocked with debris;...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having a programming issue. The security system may be locking you out as a result. You need a high-tech scan tool to properly pull enough information from the vehicle to...

White smoke usually means coolant is burning. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-red-flags-that-your-car-needs-immediate-attention) In your case it may be getting into the engine through an intake gasket or a head gasket. I've seen occasions where a gasket might leak under certain conditions, hot cold, high...