There are a few different places that can cause a power steering leak. The fluid can leak from a power steering pump, the fluid lines, a steering rack, or even a power steering cooler. What you need to understand is,...
Broadly, if oil consumption exceeds 1 quart for every 1,000 to 2,000 miles that's when we start to refer to oil consumption as "excessive". Ideally, consumption should not exceed 1 quart in 4,000 miles or more. On your vehicle, before...
Hello - given the number and variety of problem codes you list, I would recommend a pre-purchase inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to the cars location, perform a thorough survey of...
The lack of heat being generated by your system may indicate a clogged heater core. The [heater core]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater core which then uses this...
Hi there. The seal on the compressor to the air conditioning system has a leak and caused the oil and refrigerant to leak out of the compressor. The bearings on the compressor shaft are lubricated with the oil in the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Resetting the system should be as easy as holding a few buttons and accessing the right menu. From there it should be rather straight forward once you reach the menu. On some models, you...
Hi there - while not an epidemic problem, rear ends that are "worked" harder (i.e. trailer towing, off-road, etc.) or simply high mileage such as yours will see this problem. There is enough of a side load on these clips...
Yes it does, but it should never rattle of course. The problem with yours is that the timing chain probably needs to be replaced because it has too much slack there or in the tensioner. Changing the timing chain is...
Hi there. Unfortunately, without knowing more specifics about your BMW and other symptoms you're experiencing with your car; your guess is as good as ours. In general, when there are boost issues with a turbo, it's caused by damaged electrical...
Hello. Typically when you experience only one side of the system doing this, it is because of a bad air door actuator motor. These are common failures on most cars. If I knew what kind of vehicle this was, I...
The way to have an Airbag Light resolved would be to have a certified technician use an OBD2 scanner to retrieve any codes that are stored within the airbag module. Once these codes are found, the way in which the...
The first issue sounds like you have throttle problem. You may want to take off the intake and see if your throttle body is moving freely. It could be dirty and need to be cleaned. Check the cable that is...
Hi there. I'm not quite sure as to what you're asking, but if your master cylinder (brakes) is low on brake fluid, it's possible that you have a brake leak somewhere that should be located and repaired as soon as...
Hi there. Check all the fluids on your vehicle. Depending on what kind of service was performed on your vehicle will depend on what happened to your vehicle. If you had the engine oil changed, then make sure that the...
As for your power steering issue, it sounds like you might have a leak on your rack and pinion if it only leaks during hard turns. I would recommend having an oil/fluid leak inspection performed on your vehicle to determine...
Hi there. It really depends on what is causing the smell and what type of smell it is that would determine the source. If you notice brake fluid smell, it is usually caused by a brake line that is loose....
Hello, thanks for writing in. The best way to determine what your issue is would be to find the source of your leak. There are a few places to check first. One of which is the top radiator hose. Holes...
There are a few common causes for the AC blowing hot air, the most common is that the vehicle is low on refrigerant, other causes could be the blend motor has failed or the compressor is not working properly. A...
The front end and rim may have been bent. The front rim and tire should be put on a tire balance machine to check for a bent rim and replaced if it is. Then the front end alignment and suspension...
Grinding, squealing, or other "noise" on braking is usually related to a brake pad/rotor contact problem. These surfaces "mate" when you apply the brakes and if there is scoring on the rotor, rust, dirt, irregular wear on pad or rotor,...
Although the blower motor might not be running because a fuse blew, the problem is fuses usually blow due to an electrical malfunction in the circuit such as a short. Fuses are simply "protection devices" and when they blow it...
Hello there, you have several different issues going on with your 2006 Acura MDX. When the window regulator is replaced there is a window reset procedure that must be done, this tells the regulator when the window is fully closed,...
Hi There, This may be related to many different possibilities that may be contributing to a lack of spark. Things like ignition coils, crankshaft position sensor, spark plugs, spark plug wires or ignition module are all components that help to...
If you are getting spark but no injector signal for them to open then you may need to have the camshaft sensor checked to see if it is giving a cam signal to the computer to operate the injectors. Scan...
