Q: When my high beams are turned on, not only do they not work but my low-beams also turn off.

Hello. The overflow and the washer fluid tank are either made as one whole unit or one right next to each other. If the overflow and the washer fluid tank are made as one unit, there may be a crack...

The condenser (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-condenser-replacement) if it was not cooling properly, will cause the switch to shut off the A/C, and then once it cools enough, will allow the A/C to come back on. It would be hard to know if connection...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's temperature going down when driving uphill is opposite from the usual complaint. Being in second gear while going uphill, the engine's RPM being higher should increase coolant circulation. The engine's...

Hi there. Yes, the sensor, along with the dependent systems, require what is called a "zero point" calibration when it is replaced. The dealership does not have to be the entity that performs this calibration. However, it is dependent upon...

Motor mounts will allow the motor to move too much when accelerating. If you feel motor move when you give it gas and may hear clunk. The motor mounts should be checked. If engine runs rough it may be something...

Hi There, If there are misfires, there should be a check engine light on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection), which should have stored specific fault codes. Many times these fault codes will indicate whether the misfire is related to a specific cylinder or if...

Hi There, Unfortunately, this may be a couple of potential issues. This could be leftover remnants of a stop leak fluid that may have been put in the radiator at some point. Additionally, it may be small particles of potentially...

Large external leaks can be readily diagnosed. I suggest you just request an oil leak diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. It's possible to have multiple leak points on a engine...

It's possible that the water pump that was installed is faulty. The best way to determine this is to use a mechanic's stethoscope and use it on different areas of the engine to determine where the sound is coming from....