Q: Yes I have 1973 Chevy dump truck the temperature connecter coming from electric thermostat melted all the way to my dash.

10 tire safety issues that every car owner should be aware of are as follows: One should be aware that tire pressure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-check-my-tire-pressure) is very important. A higher tire pressure than recommended can cause damage to the tire in the...

The safety belt reminder lights are a key safety feature. They illuminate when either the driver or the front passenger does not have their seat belt securely fastened. There are two separate safety belt reminder lights, so that you know...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Code P2311 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2311-obd-ii-trouble-code-ignition-coil-d-secondary-circuit-by-jay-safford) points out a problem with the ignition of cylinder #4. The spark is most likely not lasting long enough. There may be another issue going on with the vehicle. I'd recommend...

Hello. The most common cause for this is a low refrigerant charge (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-recharge). There could be a problem with a sensor or even a wiring issue, but it is most common for there to be a minor leak in the...

Hey there. This may be an indication of a failing or dirty mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement). This is a unit that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine. When this...

Hey there. These messages are there to tell you that the main computer has detected an issue with the systems. The warning lights are very general. They can mean the system is malfunctioning, the system has been turned off, or...

This is generally related to spark problems when it is more consistent. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft position sensor, spark plugs, spark plug wires or ignition modules not working properly. As you know,...

If manipulating the original switch caused the lights to turn on and off, that would suggest that the rest of the headlight circuit is OK. If you replaced the switch and yet you have the same symptom that you had...

The pop you heard was probably a backfire through the intake. When that happened, it likely blew a vacuum hose off of the intake. Now the engine has a large air leak that is causing it to idle high and...