Q: Took my car to get a oil change and they said my water pump is having a slow leak it's a 2011 Chevy Malibu but I had no issues

If your Accord is equipped with power mirror defoggers, these can be used to quickly defrost your mirrors on winter mornings. To activate them, just do the following: Turn the key to on. Locate the Mirror Defogger button on the...

This could possibly be a wheel bearing failure. Wheel bearings can go dry causing a grinding or growling noise when the wheels are spinning. I would recommend having your suspension system inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) for any play or faulty parts. When...

The most common leak on your particular car is the valve cover gasket. The gasket deteriorates over time and leaks oil over the entire engine. Before replacing the valve cover gasket, I recommend having a qualified technician thoroughly diagnose the leak...

Sounds like the rear electronic control module (ECM) is failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/admin/advice/edit/1579). This prevents the determination if the rear doors are closed, and also controls all of the trunk electronics. You can try a used ECM, but the hardware number and...

Hello - these 2 components mount on each cylinder head, and are partially visible at the "nose" (accessory belt end) of the engine. They use engine oil pressure to vary cam timing relative to the static cam/crankshaft timing relationship. Here...

Hello. You are likely experiencing an engine failure of some type. Do not let this scare you at first. All of these systems that are failing depend on the engine functioning correctly in order to do their job. Without vacuum...

Hi there - since removing the transmission (or engine - can be done either way), exposes the rear main crankshaft seal, and the input seal to the transmission these are always a good idea for replacement "while you're in there"....

Hi - yes, it is quite likely the water leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/i-have-water-that-s-getting-inside-my-drivers-side-back-door-and-floor-what-could-be-causing-this-by-lakeisha-j) you describe is the source of failed electrical functionality. If the weatherseal around the driver door glass is leaking, allowing water to splash on the master switch assembly for...

Hi there. In short - YES, shifting into reverse gear while the vehicle is in forward motion is not good for the transmission. The reverse gear needs to engage when the motor is at lower idle RPM and can seriously...