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This problem may be caused by a coolant temperature sensor, idle air control valve, throttle position sensor, or O2 sensor that may be failing. Use a digital volt ohm meter (DVOM) to check resistance on all of the sensors. If...

Hi there: Usually when the oil light comes on after an oil change, it's an indication of low oil pressure or not enough oil inside the engine. It's possible that the oil filter was not properly installed; that the oil...

This can be caused by an internal leaking seal or valve body inside the transmission. You should have the transmission tested for proper pressures and failure codes for a defective shift solenoids.

While your seat belts don’t require much in the way of maintenance, they do need to be kept clean and free of debris. It really just boils down to washing them periodically. Here’s how to do that correctly: Use...

Hi there. From your explanation of the problem it sounds like you are experiencing the onset of a transmission failure. A mechanic would drain the fluid from the transmission and inspect it for metal or debris in the fluid which...

Any kind of water loss is usually not good. You cars performance completely depends on the cooling system. Your vehicle gets too hot, and the engine is destroyed. Do not run the vehicle out of coolant. There is not enough...

This may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed...

Engine vibration at idle is due to either faulty motor mounts or an engine management fault (ignition, fuel, air induction, etc. but also including uneven cylinder compression and mechanical issues) or perhaps a combination of the two. The root cause(s)...

Your car uses a refrigerant called R134a. If the re-charge 3 weeks ago resulted in your system working at that time, but a slow degradation in cooling effect has occurred since then, the most likely explanation is you have a...

Brake lines are known for rusting out and leaking. I would recommend a technician from YourMechanic come out and replace it as needed.

If you're going to replace the belts, which is what I recommend, you just start with the outermost belt and work your way back. Off the top of my head I believe the water pump belt is the last one...

Well, You've hit on many of the common failure items except one. Your car has a large fuel pump relay that is prone to failure and is usually the first thing I look at on the old 124 body cars...

Usually when the engine experiences this condition, the issue is related to the [camshaft]https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) or crankshaft position sensor. These sensors monitor the position of the crankshaft and camshaft in order to determine correct fuel and air ratios. If one of...

Hello. Random misfires can be caused by a few different things. If the coil packs are all good then it may be possible that the issue is not related to the ignition system. A few other things that can cause...

Given the age and mileage, you might want to start with a basic cylinder compression test to see what the mechanical condition of the engine is. Although there are many possible causes of the power loss you are describing, a...

Your car has an aluminum oil pan. They can not be repaired. Driving with an oil leak isn’t safe. Oil can catch fire if it leaks on the exhaust. If you car is cranking, but not starting, there is a...

In order to get the check engine light to turn off is to get a check engine light inspection having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and scan the computer to retrieve the stored codes and diagnose...

Hello there, a few different faults could cause the vehicle to shift poorly. The most common would be low transmission fluid level, a shift solenoid, transmission linkage damaged, or a transmission range sensor. Always the first thing checked in any...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors. As you know, when you turn the key to on, the fuel pump is activated and the...

Hi there - the brake and clutch hydraulics share the same fluid reservoir, so if the reservoir is at the correct level - low fluid is not your clutch problem. This could be a failure of the pilot bearing as...

As you may have noticed, when the vehicle is in "ECO" mode, there is a significant reduction in power that is intentionally done to reduce emissions into the environment. You can try turning this off and you should notice a...

The speedometer is electronically controlled. Typically, there is a mini stepper (positioning) motor mounted on the instrument cluster PCB and it receives a signal from a speed sensor within the transmission. A wiring harness interconnects these components. The speed sensor...