Q: Water usage

Battery's over time especially in cold climate loses their ability to charge and they need to be tested. I would have a technician, such as one from YourMechanic, test the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection) to make sure it has plenty of cranking...

A chattering clutch may be caused by a warped clutch pressure plate or flywheel. On some cars these warp due to the clutch release system or clutch pedal mechanism binding and not releasing smoothly. I would recommend having the complete...

Confirm the basics first: Does it have spark at the plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement)? Does it have compression? Are the injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) firing with proper fuel pressure? One (or more) of these is failing you, and will instruct the correct diagnostic path....

I'm not familiar with a pump assisting the system, but the master cylinder creates the hydraulic pressure needed to transfer power from your floor to the brake assemblies. A failing master cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-master-cylinder-replacement) can feel like a leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) in...

There isn't one per se. There will be a fused wire with voltage to the instrument cluster (your owners manual should indicate which fuse), but the temperature sensor is providing a variable "resistance to ground," which the temperature gauge in...

Hello. Accessing the trunk from the back seat will require removal of the seat and part of the side panel. If you have the owners manual, it will likely have more information on this. There are a set of screws...

Hello. Yes, all of the things listed are usually recommended when replacing an AC compressor. AC systems are very sealed and pressurized, and taking the precaution to replace the associated components helps prevent any premature failure's of any sort. The...

Hi there. Check the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail and see if its plugged up. You may have to remove it and clean it. If the regulator is good, then I recommend replacing the spark plugs to ensure...

Hi there. The sound you heard was likely a lower coolant hose popping or the radiator itself splitting, causing the coolant to rapidly exit the system. This is a rather serious problem, so I would highly recommend having a professional...