Q: Trying to replace the alternator but we can't get the air compressor enough out of the way.... Any advice would be appreciated

EGR systems for that vehicle are very complicated and are all ran by a computer. The only way you can figure out what's wrong is to hire a mechanic. Technicians like ones from YourMechanic have dealer-level scan tools and can...

Hello. A scan tool will not tell you why this light is on. It is on because the brakes are worn out (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-brake-pads). You need to inspect them and replace the worn out ones and install new wear sensors. These...

Hello. It sounds like you have a bad connection. If the alternator is fine, then the negative battery connections should be checked. It is common for negative ground connections to become loose or corroded which will cause this. If those...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose as a second opinion (https://www.yourmechanic.com/book/) or to find any possible alternatives to correct this. There is a good chance this...

Hey there. The two coolant chemical compositions are different and may cause corrosive action or gelling of the mixture. If it becomes corrosive, it may damage gaskets and metal components in the engine. If the mixture becomes gelled, then it...

Hello, thanks for writing in. When you open up a differential case you should see the differential gears, the ring and pinion. If the rear end is damaged or blown, you may see damage to the gears, or find metal...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost to replace an engine in a 2005 Scion xB. The engine size is L4-1.5L.

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like possibly low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a bad speed sensor or potentially a faulty transmission control module, which also controls the speed sensors. The transmission control module has various sensors such as...

There is no real way to give you a definitive answer unfortunately. A small leak can remain a small leak indefinitely but it can also turn into a major leak in a matter of moments with no warning. Because of...