Hello, if the oil leak is big enough that you see it dripping on the ground, it should be inspected sooner than later to avoid damage. There are three possible sources of an oil leak, the engine, the transmission, and...
If you hear a rattling, multiple things could be causing this issue. The most likely cause would be a broken exhaust shield or mount. When these exhaust shields break, they will cause a rattling sound. When the exhaust mounts break,...
Hi there. In 1978 there were manual fuel pumps installed on Camaros and sometimes take a long time to prime. I would recommend having a technician come out and get your fuel system primed by manually pouring fuel into the...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose as a second opinion or to find any possible alternatives to correct this. There is a good chance this can...
The most common failure is the fuel pump module not giving enough fuel pressure to the engine. The fuel system should be checked to diagnose the no-start condition for you. I recommend having a certified mechanic, such as one from...
Depending on the vibration, this can be caused by broken engine mounts. The mounts are meant to absorb the vibration of the engine as it runs. When mounts break, the rubber that absorbs the vibrations can break off completely and...
Hello! That is a common issue with Audi Quattro models. The plastic tank holds the pressure of the coolant system. The reservoir is located right above the engine. Of course the engine gets hot and hot air rises so the...
If your car is overheating and you know that your coolant level is low, this is certainly the cause. I would first recommend to top off your cooling system with the correct amount and type of fluid. Then, start the...
Hi there. Typically white colored roll bar light are legal; but you'll have to verify this with the DMV in Maryland to know for sure. Wish we could help here - but this is more of a legal question as...
Your engine has a cast iron block and aluminum heads. There are ways of repairing cast iron blocks: pinning, flame-spray welding and furnace welding. However, these processes have their limitations and are time consuming. Plus, most repair shops aren't willing...
The belt tensioner on your vehicle should have an automatic tensioner, however, some models have the manual tensioner. Tighten the tensioner to where the belt is tight but loose in the middle length area as about the width of the...
There are many instances in which you might want to tow your car. You might want to tow it behind an RV for instance. While some vehicles can be towed in almost any way, yours is not among them. You...
With the potential for extremely low oil pressure in your vehicle, caution is advised when driving due to the potential for long-term damage. The most common causes of this issue is the oil pressure gauge itself being faulty, improper oil...
The engine would need to be diagnosed to find the reason for it to seize up. The oil pressure dropping to zero is an indication that the oil pump may have failed, and starved the engine bearings of oil. If...
If you are referring to your head gasket, it is possible that something may not have gone back together correctly in the process. If the gasket did not seal, this could cause compression issues which could cause your engine not...
If you have recently installed a new fuel filter, ensure that the filter was installed correctly. Fuel filters are only designed for the fuel to flow in one direction. If the fuel filter was installed backwards, this will prevent the...
You may have a major oil leak since you have to add so much oil. You may also have a clogged engine crank case ventilation system and would cause the engine to push oil out of all the seals. I...
Hello. I would strongly urge you to not continue to driving your vehicle in this condition. Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition could cause damage to many components of your engine which would be costly to repair and/or...
I would need more information on what repairs were performed to be able to give a more full answer. But by cutting off, I am assuming the car stops running. This could be be caused by a few things, such...
Hi. If the window came off of the track then the door panel would need to come off to see why that occurred. Most of the time the window comes off because the regulator is failing and the window bound...
Hey there. It's possible that the teeth on the flywheel (manual transmission) or flexplate (automatic transmission) are worn or banged up sufficiently that the starter drive on the starter won't engage properly. Moving the crankshaft as you mention may realign...
If you have a leak in the AC system then that needs to be repaired. Most of the time an AC leak appears by way of an oily residue on the hoses or connections. Once the leak is repaired, the...
You have not provided specific amounts of oil you have added per 1000 miles you drove. To do a proper diagnosis of your oil consumption claim, you would have to do an oil consumption test. This test is done by...
