In order to replace a head gasket on most vehicles, the fuel rail must be removed. It is possible that one or a few of the fuel injectors may have been left unplugged or a fuel injector could be broken....
Hello. It is likely if the vehicle is getting progressively hotter, that it is going to overheat sooner or later. The head gasket is one of the several components that can be a factor, but you will want to test...
This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...
Have you had your alternator checked? Make sure the charging system is working correctly. Does the vehicle work after you jump start it? If the charging system checks out, the next thing is to check for a parasitic draw. This...
Hello, This suggests you may have a leak resulting from a failing gasket somewhere in your engine or a leak that has developed as a result of too much oil pressure in a specific location in the motor. As you...
Hi there. In most cases, the front half of the vehicle is similar in dimensions for both sedans and coupe's of the same model. However, what can vary is the location of bolt holes and brackets for installation. In order...
The cost to restore your suspension to stock condition can vary greatly. Your geographical location can affect parts pricing and availability, labor costs, etc. The most accurate way to price this would be to have the vehicle inspected by...
Vibration and/or shaking on application of the brakes is often due to faulty rotors (warped, or irregularly worn). If the rotors are replaced, of course the brake pads will have to be replaced as well. The recommended services to request...
A tutorial on cylinder honing (and grit size recommendations) is at this link. For ring gap recommendations, please see this link or the Factory Service Manual for your vehicle. If you have not honed cylinders in an engine block before,...
Any one, or more, out of a list of thousands of OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes could have caused your vehicle's Check Engine Light to illuminate. Even though in your case the check engine light has come on immediately after specific...
Hello, thank you for asking about your 2005 Nissan Altima. The body control module controls turning on the lights and supplies power to the lights' power saver mode. The body control module would need to be scanned and seek data...
Hello. This is likely a loose terminal or corroded battery connection. Make sure the cables and terminals are clean. Also check the ground in the engine compartment. It sounds simple, but something like this can easily cut all power to...
This suggests you may have a leak resulting from a failing gasket somewhere in your engine. As you know, there are many different places in your motor that are sealed by gaskets. I would suggest narrowing this down by placing...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. When the vehicle's check engine light and limp mode are both set off, there is a problem with the vehicle that needs to be addressed. You can easily clear the codes with a...
Adding windshield washer fluid to your truck can help you clean the windshield better. A better cleaning will increase your visibility. To add windshield washer fluid. Lift the hood and locate the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Lift the cap...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2003 Hyundai Elantra. It sounds like the starter pinion or flywheel gear that it engages have worn out causing the metal grating noise you mention. If you want to have this checked,...
You will need to have the rear brakes checked first to see if brakes are worn down to metal. If brakes are okay then you will have a problem in the rear axle bearings and a mechanic can isolate the...
Hello. This noise can come from a few different things. You are right that most of the time it is caused by a failing or loose belt. If the belt is loose then it may be the tensioner that is...
I recommend inspecting, then cleaning the throttle body if any deposits are found. It's important to do this with key off and disconnect the electrical connector to throttle body. Do not put your fingers in there until it is connected....
Hi, does the motor make any noise when trying to move the sunroof? If you can't hear anything there may be an issue with the motor, however if the motor still has power, there may be something else. There is...
Hello. I would need to know if all of these went out at the same time. I also need to know if anything led up to this occurring. Most of the time when this many circuit fail at one time...
If the YAW sensor is not working then the ABS cannot correct steering stability system and may cause you to loose control in a quick maneuver. The YAW sensor detects side to side movement of the vehicle when you swerve...
