Hello, thanks for writing in. The P0171 is an indication of a lean mixture, which can be caused by an air leak in the intake (as you were advised), a borderline engine temp sensor reporting a warmer engine temperature than...
Hello. From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle has experienced some sort of electrical issues. It may be possible that the alarm system has been set off or has perhaps malfunctioned, and as a result is cutting...
Hey there: It's quite possible that a stabilizer bar bushing might be the source of this knocking sound when you turn right. It's also possible that the noise is coming from an upper or lower strut mount that is worn...
If it is increasing in frequency on longer drives, or hotter weather, this may be a worn connecting rod bearing - which will "rap" under a load. Oil pressure drops with heat, so this type of issue will be more...
If your seat belt is not large enough for you, then you can extend it. The seat belt does not come with an extender, so you will need to order one. To do this, go to your dealer, and bring...
The mechanic that looked at the vehicle is partly correct in that the repairs cannot be known until the problem can be verified and diagnosed. If the problem cannot be verified then you will have a hard time getting a...
Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several possible reasons why you are not getting fuel from the fuel pump. First, if the pump was not correctly installed or primed, it may fail quickly. It's also possible that...
Hi. As for the grinding, I believe you should have your brakes inspected. If the engine stalls and will not restart, that is the best time to see what the engine is missing to run properly. I find it strange...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The stop leak is only temporary and may not even work the first time. If you use too much or not as directed it may block the radiator and...
There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially...
Unfortunately, we cannot speak for auto part suppliers so I can only make suggestions. If this gasket you are looking for is not a commonly replaced item, that may be the reason your search is so difficult. Most suppliers will...
It is possible that you could have an issue with your crankshaft or camshaft position sensor. Fuel issues may also be the cause of your symptom. It is very likely that trouble codes were stored in your vehicle's powertrain control...
Normally, yourmechanic would not speak to modifying vehicles, but my other half and myself had a 2012 Forte SX 5 door which I did some modifications on, now have a 2016 Forte5 EX ans well as a Sonata Sport 2.0T...
Rain-sensing wipers operate based on an infrared light mounted by the rear-view mirror. A light beam is reflected off the windshield at a 45-degree angle. If there is rain, snow, or something else on the windshield, less light reflects back...
This can be caused by the heater core having a partial blockage or by the temperature blend door on passenger side going to cold. You will need to have actuator checked first and then if it i moving door to...
It's not a good idea to remove fuses in an attempt to disable the power door locks; as this will also impact other vital vehicle operations. It's more likely that you've got a problem with the power door lock actuator....
If the engine in your car is original, at 25 years old, you might want to check compression to see what the basic mechanical condition of the engine is. Poor gas mileage can be caused by low tire pressure; faulty...
This may be likely related to what is called an idle air control valve/module. This unit regulates the air flow into the motor at idle or low speeds as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the...
When the top of the tire leans in more than normal this is usually caused by some sort of failure in either the upper ball joint upper control arm or control arm bushings. Sometimes nothing has failed at all, upper...
Hello there, a few things can cause the AC to intermittently work. The most common would be the AC condenser, AC fan, low Freon, or a failing temperature control module. Depending on how humid your area is, mold growing in...
