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It sounds like your power steering may be running low on fluid and may have a leak or possibly the power steering pump is going bad. I would recommend having a technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come out and...

Hi there- you will likely not notice any difference at all, and it is unlikely to cause any engine damage. The "0" (vs 5) rating has to do with the fluidity of the oil when it is coldest. It will...

Your car is overheating and you mention adding coolant a couple times, but it is unclear if a coolant leak is a "cause" or an "effect" of overheating in your case. That is, if you have a coolant leak, eventually...

Hi. This sounds like the ignition switch has a problem and is not allowing the car to go into park. If the ignition switch is not sending the signal to the neutral safety switch that the key is in the...

Hello, if the front crankshaft seal is leaking, the only way to stop the leak is to replace the seal. The harmonic damper needs to removed for access to the seal. Other parts may have to be removed like the...

Hello there. You will need to see if the engine valve covers are leaking oil and running back on the exhaust or if the transmission is leaking oil onto the exhaust near the dipstick tube where it goes in the...

A faulty mass air sensor can cause rough running due to the injection mapping being improperly set. Unplugging the sensor can, in some cases, cause the rough running to clear up as a fault is set and the engine computer...

The air pump sucks in outside air in the lower front fender area and the car may have sucked in water while the pump was running. The only way to stop water from entering the air pump is to not...

The symptoms you describe definitely sound like a severe engine misfire. This is likely related to the coil since you have obvious signs of failure (arcing from the side). I recommend having a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic...

Hello, thanks for writing in. The computer will go into a failure mode and may not allow the electronic throttle to open if it detects a major computer or sensor fault. There can be many possible failures that will cause...

There are several pathways that will admit rainwater and leave it where you have described. The leak can be pinpointed if you request a vehicle water leak diagnostic. If you request that service, the responding certified mechanic will get this...

The remote may need the battery replaced. Try another good remote, or change the batteries in the remote. If this does not work, then you may have to get the antitheft system tested using the dealer's scanner. This will test,...

Assuming that the temperature gauge and sending unit are in good shape, what may be happening is the engine cooling thermostat may be sticking in the open position causing engine temperature to fall below normal once you are at speed....

If your complaint is a crank no start, it is likely that you have ignition problems. It could also be the fuel injection relay. The most likely cause for your no start is an ignition module in the distributor assembly....

Hello. There may be an issue with your fuel injectors. If the fuel injectors are clogged, this will not usually throw a Check Engine Light code but will prevent the engine from running properly. If a fuel filter becomes overfilled...

Your Accord features a number of different seat controls that will help you find the perfect (and safest) seating position behind the steering wheel. These include: Forward and Back: Slide the largest bar forward or backward to move the...

You're right in that the crank sensor (CKP) is the primary trigger for the injection pulse. But the only way to reliably check the CKP output is with a scope. If you don't have a scope, all you can check...

In order to isolate the cause of the misfire you will need to do an engine compression and leakdown test to make sure the compression is good and no valves are burned. If compression test is good on all cylinders...

Hello. Pinion bearing seals can leak due to normal wear or as a result of excessive pinion bearing play. A growling sound can indicate a worn pinion bearing as well. If the noise changes during acceleration, the cause is most...

Hello. All noises have to be diagnosed and confirmed so that you don't needlessly spend money on repairs. In your circumstance, your particular car model does require a new timing belt every 60,000 miles anyway, so if the timing belt...

You should have your brakes inspected for any issues like metal to metal grinding or another related issue. This may just be a brake pad service issue or a more serious problem with the ESC. Only a thorough check will...

When a car turns and won't start, it is called a "crank no start". When this occurs, the first thing you need to do is see what is missing. All internal combustion motors need spark, fuel, injector pulse and camshaft...

If the engine only smokes blue at start-up, the valve guide seals are to blame. If the engine smokes blue constantly, especially while revving the engine, the piston rings are bad. Both issues involve complex repairs that come at a...

The pulley has a ball bearing within. The failure mode, or causes of failure, is limited to three possibilities: 1) defective, or worn out, ball bearings; 2) lubrication failure; 3) overloading. To eliminate possibility Nos. 1 and 2 you could...