Hi there. Typically, motor oil is a light syrup color before it is poured into an engine. As the engine runs, carbon deposits from burned fuel become infused inside the oil particles, which causes the oil to darken to a...
The antitheft system needs a proper code key in order to turn off the antitheft system. If you have a different key then try that. If this does not work then try to disconnect the battery and reconnect it after...
What you have described are possibly all electrical problems but it is not clear if they are interrelated, that is have a common cause. Initially, though, the battery should be load tested and the battery us faulty install a new...
I can't give you much advice without knowing which warning lights are coming on. As far as the oil pressure gauge is concerned, it could be a problem with the oil pressure sending unit, the sending unit circuit or the...
Hello. In most cases the AC system should not affect the operation of the engine. If the issues only began after the AC was installed, it may be possible that the issue developed while the AC was being worked on....
Hey there. I would start by checking the speed sensors. The plug that connects to this in the engine bay can become wet and can cause this type of problem. Also, check the alternator, and VSS (vehicle speed sensor) fuse...
Depending on the year, make, and model of your vehicle, the light means you need to do a parked regeneration of the catalyst. Your vehicle may also be telling you it is regenerating. To be sure, I'd suggest having a...
I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They will have one of their mechanics come to you with the proper test equipment and knowledge to diagnose a fix the short in your electrical system.
Hi there. Thanks for the video. The angle on the video is a bit misleading, but could be a strut mount that is the source. Another possible source could be a wheel bearing. If you are not hearing any harmonic...
If lean faults occur after the manifold was removed and reinstalled, this indicates a vacuum leak which also means that unmetered air is coming into the intake. Either a vacuum line or induction pipe is loose, or the manifold is...
Hi. The convertible top has to be reset so it is synchronized to all of its upper and lower limits. If this procedure does not work, then the top position switch may need to be replaced or adjusted. I recommend...
If there was no leak prior to the water pump replacement, it is possible that the gasket sealing area between the water pump and the engine block has a leak. This is easy to find if you refill the system...
The shift interlock and the intermittent starting issue are likely separate issues. However, the brake light issue may be related to the shift interlock problem as the circuitry and components are common. The intermittent starting is relatively easy to diagnose....
Most likely, the work you had done and the smoke are unrelated. Black exhaust smoke indicates a rich air fuel mixture and can be caused by problems like a leaking fuel injector or faulty engine sensor. White exhaust smoke indicates...
Most likely the problem is with the ignition cylinder. These fail quite regularly on vehicles like yours. A trained technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to inspect and repair your ignition.
I believe there was a recall done on the turn signals for your vehicle. You may check with your local dealership and see if this applies to your vehicle. If not, these are cars are known for having faulty turn...
Hi there. Check the blend doors to the air conditioning and heating system. If the outside blend door actuator is not working properly or if it's open to the outside air, it will draw air from inside the engine compartment....
If you smell antifreeze inside of your truck then it may indeed be the heater core. Most of the time the passenger side floor will also get wet from antifreeze if there is a leak in the core. A leak...
Hello. This is very normal for nearly every car. When your car's engine is cold and has been sitting for a while, the oil that is brought to the top of the motor when the engine is running will slowly...
A cooling system pressure test using dedicated equipment will be able to pinpoint the location of your coolant leak. Running a vehicle low on coolant can cause it to overheat, resulting in extensive engine damage. My best advise is to...
The tires that you bought are wider (by 0.79 inches) than the ones you had originally installed. However, if the larger tire size is listed in the tire catalog as a direct interchange for the original size, on your year,...
It is possible that your throttle cable could be getting stuck causing the throttle to stay open. I would recommend visually inspecting the cable and lubricating it if necessary to resolve this issue. If this does not fix the problem,...
