Fuel is introduced into the combustion chamber at the top of the piston and any gasoline found in the oil pan has to travel passed the piston to get there. The piston rings must be worn very badly and this...
Hey there, thanks for writing in. All of the lug nuts are necessary. Leaving even one off could result in warping of the brake rotors or drums, necessitating their replacement. If two are left off that puts an excess load...
The refueling problem is due to the fill pipe in the tank. The fill pipe has a smaller hose inside of the larger pipe which keeps you from overfilling the tank. If someone tried to siphon fuel from your vehicle...
Hello, thanks for writing in. The connectors you are referring to are commonly called the ignition coil pigtails, or simply ignition coil connectors. In some cases the damaged connectors will still plug in and allow the coil to function correctly....
Hi there - your Escalade has 4 oxygen sensors total, 1 before each of the two catalytic converters, and 1 after each catalytic converter. Diagnostic codes are usually pretty specific as to which one is malfunctioning (i.e. Bank 1, Sensor...
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specify that manufacturers must include rear wipers on all new motor vehicles sold in the United States. However, current FMVSS standards do not require that a passenger motor vehicle be equipped with a rear...
Hi there. I have seen a lot of issues with the anti-theft system on this vehicle. I always try a spare key first, as a worn out key will cause this. If the new key does not work, then the...
If the wiper switch is in the "off" position and yet the fuse protecting the wiper circuit blows when you turn the ignition system on, there may be something wrong with the wiper switch itself in combination with a short...
Shuffling songs is the same on your USB drive as it is when you use an iPod with a USB cable: Rotate the Menu or Menu/Sel knob until it highlights Shuffle Songs, then press the knob. Use the Menu...
The brightness of the instrument panel gauges and warnings can be easily adjusted. To do so, first locate the Instrument Panel Illumination switch, which is on the left side of the dashboard. Press the + button to increase the brightness...
If your car is equipped with Speed Dependent wipers (these are optional equipment), you have the ability to turn them to intermittent, and then let them be – they’ll automatically speed up with your vehicle, and then slow down when...
The engine should be inspected to determine the cause of the noise and the smoking. However, if the oil pressure warning light came on, the engine might have been damaged due to inadequate lubrication. The present smoke may be due...
Hi Nicole. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, while your Toyota Camry likely has the split-back folding rear seats, you have to release the latch from inside the trunk to accomplish this task. I think your best option here is...
Oil leaks at the top of engine could be at valve covers, intake manifolds, head gaskets, cam seals, PCV valve grommets and tubing and related components. The best thing to do, to get the source of the leak identified, is...
This may be a result of low transmission fluid or potentially a faulty transmission control module. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The transmission control module has various sensors such...
Hi there. If your engine is cranking over and it's difficult to start, the issue may be caused by a damaged distributor or ignition coil. Especially if it's cracked and condensation is seeping into the electrical system. Other possible...
Your vehicle has entered "limp mode", likely due to a throttle system or other engine control malfunction, possibly including the ABS system, too. The ABS light is on so you can check for stored OBD-II trouble codes that might provide...
This is a very common problem among many cars and all makes of stereos. One trick that I have seen work before is hitting the reset button which is a small hole about the size of a pen head under...
Hi there - first step is to check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. I suspect you still have a fuel pressure problem when it's hot. Check fuel pressure while starting cold, while it's...
If the door will not close all the way no matter how hard you shut the door, the door latch may be damaged. To replace the door latch would involve the removal of the door panel, the noise canceling material,...
Your car is equipped with adjustable interior lights to provide better visibility during different driving conditions. They automatically turn on when you turn on the headlights, but you can manually control their brightness with the panel dimmer control. Here’s how:...
The a/c system would need to be pressure tested to check to see if the condenser got damaged and leaked all the refrigerant out or a component like the compressor front seal failed. Have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic...
Hi Mercedes. Thanks for contacting us today. Although the audio was hard to hear in the video, it sounds a lot like a constant engine knocking noise. This is often caused by a serpentine belt pulley that is loose or...
Hello. This can be caused by a number of things, but most of the time this is caused by the fuel pump turning off. It is usually caused by a fuel pump that is failing or a bad fuel pump...
Hello. Unfortunately these are typically signs of a more serious issue. Your engine may have thrown a rod. Which means the connecting rod that hold the piston in place has broken off. The only repair is to rebuild or replace...
