Q: What precautions should be followed regarding child seating?

Generally, whenever I have a car that comes in with your complaint it ends up being a low refrigerant charge. The reason why one side is hot and one is cold is because there is not enough liquid refrigerant to...

The code P2187 indicates a lean running situation at idle. More parameters will need to be checked to get to the bottom of this issue. Sometimes false reading from a malfunctioning mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) may mess with the...

Hello, thanks for writing in. This sounds like an exhaust valve was adjusted too tight after the rebuild, causing combustion to leak past the exhaust valve into the exhaust itself. For an in-person diagnosis, a certified technician from YourMechanic can...

If the car is cranking and attempting to start, then your issue is with the fuel, air, or spark. You will want to start by spraying starter fluid in the air intake and see if it starts, or at least...

Hello. The vehicle stalling (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-stalling-inspection) can be caused by several faults. Typically to blame are fuel delivery and spark. You can perform a series of tests to eliminate some of the options. Start by using a spark tester to see...

Inasmuch as the check engine light has illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes have been stored in your car's engine computer (PCM) and those codes, once downloaded, will probably reveal at least the general cause of the problem you are having. If...

Hello. I would need to know when it is overheating in order to be able to diagnose what is going on. I would start though by making sure that all of the air is out of the cooling system by...

You did the right thing in checking for vacuum leaks, but I would take another good hard look at that. Not necessarily with the carb clean, but with the eyeballs. If there is a bad fit at the air mass...