Unless you're in extremely cold weather, warming up engines is usually not required, and hasn't been for decades. Driving away right after start-up and driving easy for the first few minutes is all that's needed (except for cold winter...
Hello. Thank you for writing in. The owner'owner's manual should have more information on the power steering system, although you are correct. It should be electric. With that said, major faults with the system will set diagnostic troubleshooting codes. These...
Seeking allows you to quickly and easily access all of the available radio stations. When seeking, the radio will find the next station that comes in clearly, and play it. To seek, quickly press and release one of the two...
Hello! There have been many complaints regarding the Escalade having a bumpy ride. Oftentimes the dealership will say that the ride is normal. I would suggest going back to the dealership and test driving another Escalade with them and comparing...
I checked your vehicle maintenance schedule and it has a normal and a severe schedule. The normal schedule says to change the oil and filter every 7500 miles and the severe schedule says to change the oil and filter every...
Hi. A loud squeaking typically indicates a brake pad sensor that is contacting the rotor. When this occurs, it is to let you know that the brake pads are low. In some cases, a failing bearing can cause this, but...
There are many dash warning lights on your instrument cluster or dashboard. The one that stands out the most is the one that gets the most attention in most cases. These different warning lights come in different colors like red,...
Hello - I think there is a pretty good chance that your engine has seized due to a lack of oil. I suspect there is little compression due to piston rings seizing in the cylinder, and there is bearing damage...
This sounds like a frustrating experience. There are actually quite the variety of possibilities that could make your Opel jerk while driving. It is possible that your vehicle has developed one or more vacuum leaks and as these...
It sounds as though your door latch has failed. If this happens, your door will not be able to stay closed. I would ask for assistance from a mechanic at YourMechanic, so they can come to you and repair your...
Hi Yaremi. Thanks for contacting us today. In order to correctly repair this issue, it has to be determined what is actually causing the reduced power light to illuminate. When the vehicle’s computer detects a fault in the engine that...
Hi there! Noise when braking usually indicates that there is low friction material. There is a little noise maker that will begin to scrape the rotor when the pad level becomes low. This noise serves as an audible warning to...
For you who don't know, those are the cars that don't have transmission gears. They never shift. They just continuously have a range to drive a car. The reason they are doing that is because they get a better gas...
This may be a sign of a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while...
You've got electrical problems. First, you'd want to check all the fuse boxes and all the fuses and relays. See if anything's blown or not getting power and if anything's out. If they all went out at once, you've got...
Hi there. The tire guy was correct. Here is an analogy to consider. Let's that you had a straight stick and that on one end, you have a round wooden block that has a diameter of 6" round. On the...
When your car is in park lock mode, all of the doors and the trunk will automatically lock when you depress the brake pedal and shift your vehicle out of P. You can manually set park lock mode with a...
This issue that would need to be inspected firsthand. In the case of such a catastrophic event, I would guess some Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) would be stored. Retrieving these codes is the first step in the diagnostic process. It...
The Memory Remote Recall feature remembers the seat and side mirror settings that were last used by a driver, and returns to those settings when the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. To turn the...
The Auto Fan Speed settings control the automatic blower speed, and can be personalized through the audio system. 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2. Press the CONFIG button to select the Configuration Settings menu. 3. Rotate the MENU/SELECT knob...
The Forward Collision Alert Off message can appear on your driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system is temporarily not working. When the FCA system is resolved, the alert will go...
Hi there. If your Blazer is moving but just will not shift, then it is not the master cylinder. If the Blazer will not move at all then the brakes may be locked up, which can be caused by a...
Hi there. I would strongly recommend pressure testing the cooling system to ensure your vehicle does not have any leaks or pressure drops. Also, be sure to bleed the cooling system thoroughly. It is imperative to bleed the cooling system...
