Q: Trying to locate the number 1 cylinder on a 1994 mazda protege 1.8 dohc

If you drive an EX-L V6, then your car came standard with Honda’s HomeLink® universal transceiver. It’s a handy device that’s built right into your car and is designed to work with other things around your home, like your garage...

One of the most common causes for a vehicle to suddenly lose power is a failure in either the fuel system or in the catalytic converter. If the Check Engine Light is coming on, then a mechanic would typically start...

Hi, this is an accurate diagnosis, but impossible to say for sure without a hands on inspection. Typically the squeaking is caused my metal rubbing on metal as the suspension parts move around with each other. There is usually rubber...

That was smart to check fluid levels under the hood before your trip. I'm not sure you could've done anything else to prevent this breakdown. It sounds like you are describing a transmission failure on the Quest. A mechanic with...

Hello. This is usually caused by either a worn out engine (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) or transmission mount or an issue with a worn out suspension bushing. Either one will allow parts to move when they should be stationary and will cause this...

Hello. There could be a problem with the suspension on your car. The control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement), ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), and inner or outer tie rod could be damaged. This will cause excessive wear on the tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/excessive-wear-on-outer-edges-of-tire-inspection). There could also...

I have seen many different outcomes when it comes to hooking the battery up backwards. If you disconnected the cables as soon as you hooked them up wrong you should not need to replace the battery. Once you hook up...

A clunking noise when hitting bumps can be caused by worn out struts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/strut-assembly-replacement), worn strut mounts, sway bar bushings, steering linkage being worn, or loose components. It would be best to have a certified mechanic actually diagnose the noise....

Hi There, It depends on the color of the smoke you are referring to as the color of the smoke will mean a few different things. White smoke indicates that you may have an internal engine problem, such as a...