Q: will a 17 inch donut spare tire fit on my car with 20 inch rims,i have a 2010 ford taurus sho with the perfomance package

My diagnosis would depend on whether the Battery Light illuminated before the engine died, or if the engine died before the Battery Light illuminated. If the Battery Light illuminated before the engine died, then you most likely have an issue...

Hi there. The Check Engine Light is an indicator that you have a problem in one or more systems of your car. You would need to have the computer scanned to see what codes are stored and have them diagnosed...

Hi there: In many cases, the failure of the blower motor to actually blow air into the cabin is caused by a blower motor resistor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-heater-blower-motor-resistor-last). This component is usually installed behind the dashboard or underneath the blower motor and...

Hi there. Although it's hard to diagnose a problem remotely, I believe the root issue that may be causing most of the acceleration problems are overheating issues (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-overheat). Sometimes when an engine overheats, it triggers and error code to trim...

Hi there. It appears as if you might have a battery that has lost it's cranking amps and thus can't start your car. Over time, the battery in your vehicle will wear out, causing it to lose amps but still...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The anti-theft system is absolutely supposed to be on when the vehicle is off and locked. The vehicle assumes you are away from it, and at this point it needs to be protected. Your...

Hello, thank you for writing in. While these issues are frustrating, it is best to take this kind of diagnosis step by step. The most common cause of these symptoms is low transmission fluid. The automatic transmission relies on the...

The suggestion that it sounds like a diesel is a little scary. before you try anything else, be sure to check the engine oil. After that, check under the hood for vacuum lines or any other air fittings that may...

If the smoking is a bit of a white or steam colored smoke, this may indicate a leaking or damaged cylinder head gasket. cylinders will generally cause a misfire and potentially compression leaks from one cylinder into another. Low compression...