Your engine coolant serves a vital purpose. It’s responsible for cooling your engine and keeping it within operating temperature. If the level drops too low, it’s possible that your car will overheat, causing serious damage to the engine. Not sure...
Hello. Thank you for writing in. The basic procedure for replacing the thermostat is pretty simple. You start by accessing the thermostat. Remove the hoses and retaining screws, and then removing the housing. Replace the thermostat outside and inspect the...
Hi. It depends if the knock goes away after the engine warms up. If it does, then yes, this is contributing to the knock. What is happening is that the fuel and chamber is not hot enough for combustion and...
The front row map lights are located above the two front seats, and provide cabin light for the driver and front passenger. To turn these lights on, press the outer edge of each light. Press the edge again to turn...
On some Hyundai models, the switch is to the right of the brake master cylinder. Look for a switch with a red button. Other locations that Hyundai has used for this switch are in the passenger glovebox area and in...
Hi there. I believe that the puddle/start of the noise was simply a coincidence. It does sound like you may have a wheel bearing failing. Rotate the tires front to back and see if that changes the location of the...
Yes, on a lot of vehicles it is normal. When you change your oil, a lot of times oil will drip off the oil filter when you take it off and get on the exhaust manifold and on the engine....
Like most other cars today, yours has several different positions on the ignition switch. Understanding what each position does is important to ensuring that you can operate and drive the car safely. Here’s a quick rundown: Off: The rearmost...
Hello there. The brown sludge you are referring to is often caused by rust or breakdown of the metallic and rubber components that comprise your cooling system. It is common for this to occur when a radiator and coolant lines...
Hi there. As long as the ABS module is the same design and has the same ports on it then it will work just fine on your vehicle. Be sure to bleed all of the brake lines after replacing the...
Hello, thanks for writing in. If the engine is only stalling when coming to a stop, then it may be a defective crankshaft sensor that was installed or commonly this is caused by a dirty or failing throttle body. I...
The glass may be adjustable on the track, there may be a calibration routine in the Factory Service Manual, and there may be lubrication possibilities which could restore range of motion. Those are the simple fixes. If none work, that...
The P0008 code you are receiving is telling you the camshafts and the crankshaft are reading that they are out of sync. The computer will run tests on the alignment of the camshafts to each other, and with the crankshaft....
You might want to grab your owner’s manual and see if there is a fuse(or multiple fuses) for the radio, navigation and backup camera. If all the fuses check out fine, a trip to the dealer will be needed. The...
Hi there. Is the climate control set to defrost on the windshield? If so, this still engages the ac compressor and turns the radiator fans on. What is the current coolant level? A slow coolant leak may leave a trail...
Hi. In my experience, I haven't really seen one oxygen sensor fail more than the other one. Considering the year of the truck, I would replace all the oxygen sensors on the truck because, if one is going bad, then...
Your car uses fuses to protect many accessories and circuits. There are several different fuses boxes located around your car that contain both fuses and relays. Understanding their locations will help you troubleshoot certain electrical problems. Here’s the location information:...
Hi, If you have had a brake master cylinder or brake booster installed recently the problem may be due to the installer not adjusting the push rod on the brake booster. The push rod may be pushing on the master...
There are several possible reasons for a check engine light to come on. Typically, when the check engine light appears, the first step is to pull the diagnostic codes out of the computer with a scan tool, like you did....
Hello. There should be three main electrical ground points for that engine. One from the battery to the frame or engine, one from the battery to the starter, and one from the firewall to the engine. Clearing the contact points...
The Pass Temp feature allows you to change the temperature between the driver and passenger side. This makes them the ride more enjoyable for both the driver and passenger. To use the Pass Temp feature: Press the Pass Temp...
Hello. This problem is usually caused by low battery voltage or an aftermarket battery. There are times when the lights for the car will work as well as all of the electric, but the car will not start because the...
A few different things can cause all of these symptoms. The most likely would be a failing fuel pump, bad spark plugs and wires, a MAF sensor issue, vacuum leak, or a faulty oxygen sensor. A qualified technician, such as...
The issue seems to be the head gasket is burned on your vehicle. The coolant is getting into the cylinders and the combustion gases are getting into the cooling system. This would explain why the engine would jerk when driving...
Hi there. The transmission cooling lines are very tricky on a Mitsubishi Eclipse. Sometimes cross-threading or not properly tightening the lines can cause them to leak while, in some instances, a rubber o-ring inside the line might be pinched. The...
