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Hello there, thank you for asking about your car. It's highly unlikely that brake fluid entered the combustion chamber. The noise also would not be caused by using synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. As for the oil pressure, I'm...

Hi there. When the motor is working, but the windshield wipers do not move, the issue is typically caused by a broken wiper arm or perhaps one of the internal links inside the motor is broken. The best way to...

Hello. There are coolant hoses that run on the side, back, and front of the engine with the coolant circulating throughout. It is possible that a broken hose around the back of the engine is causing it to appear like...

There are countless potential causes for your noise. It could be anything from a loose heat shield, to a worn strut mount. I suggest you have a trained professional, such as one from YourMechanic, listen to your vehicle firsthand to...

Your car does not have fuses for the main circuits. There are fusible links down by the starter motor. Two or three smaller wires bolt on to the staters positive bolt. The fusible links are within a few inches. You...

Hello...it sounds like you have a loose or faulty hose connection. Of course, it is also possible that a coincidental leak developed, for instance in a rusted steel tube on the return side, at the same time that you were...

It's an old vehicle and depending on the mileage, that's probably pretty normal. As the engines get old, they are going to burn some more oil. If you don't see it leaking on the ground and dripping. Using a quarter...

It would be helpful to know how the radio got water damaged, and if the rest of the dashboard was wet.There are other modules and components that are below the radio that could have been damaged.The radio make and model...

The heated mirrors feature helps keep your side view mirrors visible in adverse weather conditions. The heated mirrors will melt snow and frost, giving you greater visibility. If your vehicle comes equipped with heating mirrors, then they will turn on...

Hi There, Black smoke coming from the exhaust is usually an indication of a rich fuel condition. When this happens, this can be the result of many things such as faulty fuel injectors, a failing mass air flow sensor or...

Anytime you have an oil you should have the repairs needed as soon as possible. An oil leak getting on the hot exhaust can cause an increase risk of fire and also leaking oil can damage components and wiring harnesses....

The most likely cause of vibration at higher speeds is going to be tire balance related. Have the tire balance checked and make sure the tires are in good shape.

It sounds like you have already taken the first steps toward fixing the problem, but you may have hit a small wall. Changing the bulbs in your Jeep is a great first step so feel good! If the lights are...

Unfortunately, there can be a variety of reasons that can cause your sunroof to not open in your Lexus. It could be a simple cause, such as a blown fuse, a sunroof stuck in its tracks or possibly the motor...

You could easily have a minor alignment problem, or a minor wear or worn tie rod or something like that. The first thing you should do is jack the car up, pull up to see if there's any play. If...

Get in touch with a good mechanic and get the tires checked. The balance on the tires is checked first. Bad balance would often do that. If you don't see anything loose when you jack it up, pull the tires...

Hello. Most of the time when the smoke is blue it is because it is burning oil. If the smoke only occurs when the engine is first started it is typically from the valve stem seals. If it continues to...

Hi, thanks for writing in. In order to know what is causing the lights to come on, you would need to have the ABS module scanned to see what codes are stored. You could be low on brake fluid or...

Your battery does not have any sensors in the battery or for the battery. The charging system does have warning light for under or overcharging conditions.

All four wheels have to be bled starting with the right rear, then left rear, right front, and left front. Inasmuch as air may be trapped as much as 10 feet from the bleeder screw, you have to have a...

The proper way to repair an oil leak would depend on where the engine is leaking from. Common leak sources include the valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, rear main seal, intake manifold gasket, oil filter, and drain plug. The...

There can be quite a few reasons why you are experiencing a hard start condition in your Honda Civic. This can range from a weak fuel pump, dirty idle air control valve, a failing fuel pressure regulator or perhaps it...

The suspension is the most likely source of the noise. However, almost anything on a car can develop a squeak. Try your best to narrow where exactly the noise is coming from. Front, back, left, or right. This will help...

Hi. Your vehicle has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a shift interlock system. If you can move the gear selector through the options but the vehicle does not move, the problem is likely internal to the transmission. If you...