Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's loss in MPG (miles per gallon) has continually fallen over the last 10,000 miles. This could be caused by several things. It could be, the air filter is dirty and...
Hello. It is possible that there is a problem with the tires on your vehicle. If a tire is not perfectly round it can cause the pulling that you are experiencing as well as the noise you hear while driving....
The scraping noise was the timing belt rubbing on the timing cover. The issue could be the timing belt may have jumped a tooth. This will cause the engine to have a no start condition. Check the timing on the...
Hello. Thanks for writing in about your Dodge Dakota. You should have a mechanic come and check the problem for you. If you do have an issue with your front drive shaft, most problems with an axle CV joint is...
Hi there. Once these parts are replaced you need to do the test procedure with the same plug otherwise the light will remain on. If you did the reset then the circuit will need to be tested. It can also...
The alternator in your car charges your battery with the assistance from the voltage regulator which is something that regulates the amount of voltage being sent to the battery via the charging from the alternator. It's function is to not...
At 200 thousand miles it could really be just about anything. But the good news is that car that cranks but will not start is usually the easiest kind of problem to diagnose. Your car needs fuel, ignition, and compression...
Hello. Unfortunately, there is not really anyway to tell whether or not a genuine head gasket was replaced or sealer used. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to take a look at the car...
It is possible that the ignition switch could be the cause of this issue. I would recommend having the ignition switch in your vehicle tested by a qualified professional in your area to determine if it is functioning properly.
What you should do, if you don't have the equipment and you don't understand it is to call a professional to take a look into your misfiring problem for you. Mechanics, like those from YourMechanic and myself, we've been doing...
Many different parts can cause the vehicle to overheat. The most common would be the thermostat, radiator, water pump, air in the coolant, or a coolant leak. When a vehicle overheats at idle the usual suspect is the radiator fans....
Hi there. It definitely sounds like something is shorted electrically and not only draining the battery, but also preventing the proper operation of the other electrical components in the vehicle. This is a serious draw on the electrical system and...
This noise, if it increases with road speed, is quite likely a worn front wheel bearing. It may be from one side or both sides. If you turn left while moving, and the noise increases (let's say on a freeway...
Hi there. You can be experiencing a weak AC compressor clutch engagement. I recommend having a certified mechanic sent by YourMechanic come take a closer look at the Air conditioner issues.
There could be an issue with the oil level and/or the oil pressure. But, the oil pressure can only be measured once the engine is running. If the engine won't start at present, the best course is to request a...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1997 Mercedes Benz E300. Check to see if you see any tilting of the vehicle to one side. You may also notice an abnormal amount of bouncing when driving the car. These are all...
You can put your nose up to the exhaust after cranking the engine over to see if you can smell it at the end of the exhaust pipe or you can put your nose up to the fuel filler to...
You will need to have the fuel pressure checked to see if the fuel pump is holding pressure over time and not leaking down. You may need to replace the pump and filter.
If your Corolla has the optional Entune™ Audio Plus With Connected Navigation App, then there is built in navigation. To my knowledge, Entune Audio alone does not have navigation. To be sure, simply look on the window sticker for the...
