Q: Truck burning oil

Hey there. The most common causes of the decreased throttle response is due to a torque converter fault or a failing fuel pump. The first thing a technician would do is to check the code to get a better idea...

If I'm understanding you correctly, it sounds like your engine is not turning fast enough or starting up. The slow cranking can be due to a defective starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), bad cables or connections to the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), or a bad...

Hi there. It really depends on the color of the smoke. If it is black then it can be a dirty air filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-filter-replacement) or a leaking fuel injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement). If the smoke is white then it may have a...

Hello and thanks for your question. On your shifter there is a screw on the base that controls the looseness of the shifter. Remove the carpet around the base of the shifter and you will see the screw. Tighten the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having an issue with its body control module. Due to the locks doing this on their own, and the issue with the key-less entry (which works on its own circuitry),...

Hi there - first step is to check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. I suspect you still have a fuel pressure problem when it's hot. Check fuel pressure while starting cold, while it's...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have had a radiator hose (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-hose-replacement) burst resulting in the coolant leaking as you describe. This can happen when these hoses get old or develop cracks in them which causes them to become...

Hi there. With electronic power steering system like your Mercedes-Benz C300 has, this issue is typically due to a sensor failure or mechanical problem with the power steering system that needs to be correctly diagnosed before any repairs are attempted....

Hello Typically when this occurs it is due to the brake fluid being contaminated or from a failure in the brake master cylinder. Most of the time when something other than brake fluid is put in the system the seals...