Q: Top radiator hose tight on 2004 dodge truck and loosing water that i dont see

The leaks could be caused by improper sealing of the windshield, or possibly a blocked body drain. Has the windshield ever been replaced? Are there any rock chips at or near the sealing surface of the windshield? Something that you...

A conventional power mirror switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-the-side-mirror-control-switch-work) is essentially two rocker switches built into a single housing. Each rocker switch is connected to two wires that are connected to a reversible DC (direct current) motor inside the rear view mirror on...

Like all other drivers and passengers, pregnant women need to buckle up while on the road. Of course, it’s important that they wear the seat belt correctly, or they could injure themselves or their child. Here’s how to wear it...

Hi there. There could be several reason why your horn could have stopped working. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/horn-does-not-blow-inspection) Did it happen after you washed your car or after it rained? Water sometimes gets in the horn itself and shorts it out. Do you...

Coolant leaks can be tricky. I recommend having a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come out to your car's location to run a diagnostic inspection of your antifreeze leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection), and suggest the best path to repair.

Fault code P0420 indicates the catalytic converter is operating below proper efficiency. There are two oxygen (O2) sensors in the exhaust system. One just before and one just after the catalytic converter. The ecu reads the first O2 sensor to...

This is often times a result of the starter solenoid being misaligned and not reaching out far enough to the flywheel. You will notice on the starter solenoid there are bolt holes that allow for a slight adjustment. This allows...

10W40 synthetic is perfectly fine oil to use in your 150cc motorcycle engine. In fact the Motul 7100 10w40 oil is one of the better quality oils on the market in the motorsports market right now. The main difference between...

The RPM fluctuation, inconsistent idle, lack of acceleration, and poor fuel economy are all consistent with faults such as vacuum leaks, EGR system malfunctions, malfunctioning oxygen sensors, dirty fuel injectors, fuel pump malfunction, faulty spark plugs, a faulty mass airflow...