Hi There, Unfortunately without a bit more information as to the make and model of your vehicle, it may be tough to diagnose. What you are describing sounds like potentially a fuel pressure problem in the case of a fuel...
Any number of suspension components can squeak when worn. When applying the brakes, weight transfers to the front of the vehicle. This can cause worn components to shift and make noise. ball joints for example. As they age, the grease...
Hi there: Typically the power steering switch won't cause the ignition system to activate unless there were multiple electrical shorts in the steering column that could disrupt the flow of power from the ignition switch to the coil. It's possible...
You may have gotten a defective oil filter. I would not try and run the motor until you replace the filter again. Once it is replaced then start and run engine for a minute or less to see if it...
Today's vehicles are generally capable of going between 5,000-10,000 miles between oil changes. I would recommend basing your oil change intervals on mileage rather than months due to fluctuation in mileage driven. You should be fine waiting until December to...
Hello there. I will be happy to assist you. A classic sign of a broken strut spring is a very bumpy ride. As you know vehicles are very heavy and roads have bumps and are not paved straight. The heavy...
Hi there. It is common for the noise to occur for a few seconds when starting the vehicle. If the noise continues for 60 seconds then you may have an issue with the key lock cylinder. Most of the time...
Hello, thanks for writing in. When dealing with this kind of situation, you need to start with the simplest options, and work your way down the list. When the electrical power supply is questioned, we need to rule out the...
The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater...
Hi there. It is common for tire pressure to rise and fall with rise in altitude and with temperature. In fact, tire pressure can drop as much as 3 to 5 lbs when there is a temperature change of more...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. If you are loosing fuel pressure after it gets hot then you most likely have a fuel pump that is locking up when it gets hot. The connector to the...
The smell of gasoline in the coolant is a sure sign of an internal engine problem. It may be a bad head gasket or even a crack in the engine. This engine in particular is known for head gasket failures....
Hello. There could be a problem with the throttle cable sticking, causing the high idle. There also could be a problem with the throttle position sensor malfunctioning, causing a high idle. Sometimes a dirty throttle body can cause this problem...
The windshield wiper motor typically has splines on it which the wiper arms connect to. It is possible that this splined shaft could have had the splines rounded off. This would cause the motor to spend but nothing would actually...
Hi there. Knowing more about your car, such as the year, make and model is needed in order to provide you with some accurate ideas. In general however, this issue is commonly caused to a slave or master cylinder within...
Hi Bill. Thanks for contacting us today. i've forwarded your question to our service and sales department to determine whether or not one of our mobile mechanics in your area would be able to complete this job for you. Typically...
Hello. We will be happy to assist. Most likely you have an AC drain port that is clogged. It's best to blow out the drain port with compressed air to ensure there is a clear drain passage. If there is...
You can obtain a keypad ignition system for security on you vehicle and install it into your vehicle with little effort. You can supply the keypad system with a USB port like a cell phone, but make sure that the...
Hello - it sounds like the clutch or the clutch hydraulic system is failing to disengage the clutch. This causes all the clashing and grinding when shifting into any gear. I would recommend a clutch system inspection by a mobile,...
Hello, There are a number of things that may cause a rough idle. A rough idle may be caused by things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty...
What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...
