The windshield wipers are a key safety feature that give you visibility when it is raining. The windshield wipers are controlled by the windshield wiper lever, which protrudes from the right side of the steering wheel. To turn on the...
This may suggest the transmission synchros may be wearing out. Your transmission has small gear synchronizer rings that help to move the transmission in and out of the various gears. When these begin to wear out, you may notice it...
There are innumerable things that can go wrong with the A/C system and so the best thing to do is request an air conditioning system inspection and the responding certified mechanic will get this resolved for you. The possibilities that...
The Honda Element has a computer-controlled charging system to help improve fuel economy. In the engine compartment fusebox there is an ELD unit that monitors electrical loads of the vehicle consumers and will communicate with the engine computer to turn...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's crankshaft position sensor is located behind the oil filter. The crankshaft is the largest shaft towards to bottom of the engine, and there is a pulley connected to it at the bottom....
Smoking coming from the exhaust can be caused by multiple component failures, ranging from oil control valve problems to valve guides or piston rings that are damaged. The best thing for you to do is have a professional mobile mechanic...
Hello. There are several things that could be causing the problem you are having with your steering wheel. This could mean that you have a bad outer or inner tire rod, your lower control could be bad, or that there...
A possibility is a faulty wheel bearing. Less common possibilities are interference with the brake rotor and transmission failures. A faulty wheel bearing can be diagnosed, on the road, by driving the car in such a way that you "sequentially...
The illumination of the check engine light means that diagnostic trouble codes were set during this incident. The codes are probably "related" to the knocking noise. If there was a mechanical failure in the engine, these codes could have simply...
Braking issues with any vehicle can most certainly cause some frustration, especially when you are having to replace parts more often than you thought you would! The need to replace your brakes every 20,000 miles does seem a bit excessive....
Hi, thanks for your question about how to adjust your headlight screws. The top inside vertical screw will adjust the up and down for you. The lower inside horizontal screw adjusts the light to the left or right.
The throttle position sensor (TPS) is most likely failing. Air leaks in the intake can also generate a high idle, but not usually this high. If you need to have this checked, have a local mechanic, like one from YourMechanic,...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2011 Nissan Altima. It's hard to say exactly what the shop you spoke with quoted you for, or where they were getting their parts and labor estimates from. Usually the parts are...
A common problem with your truck is that the water pump will leak. It is possible that there may be another reason your truck is leaking. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic to come...
Inasmuch as the check engine light is on, trouble codes will have been stored. Those stored troubles codes, which the mechanic can download, will give a good general indication of where the problem lies but a more specific diagnostic must...
This may be related to a couple of different things such as low transmission fluid, a faulty TCM solenoid, or a bad TCM module. As you may know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When changing oil, you must fill the engine to capacity and also take into consideration how much oil the filer is going to hold. Your owner's manual is the best place to find all...
This type of problem is normally a failed window regulator. The window regulator is the mechanism that controls how the window goes up and down, and when it gets worn, can allow the window glass to come into contact with...
Hello. If the push rod continues to come out of the slave cylinder then you either have an alignment issue with the cylinder, or more commonly it is because the clutch disc or pressure plate have failed. Too much clearance...
The vehicle may not be equipped with one. Only the California version emissions have the EGR for this year. You should look under hood for the emission label and see if the vehicle diagram shows an EGR valve on it....
Hello there, many different faults could cause your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado to cut out and die while running. The most common would be an alternator, battery, wiring harness fault, fuel pump, battery cable, vacuum leak, spark plugs, or a coil....
This can be because the catalytic converter is bad or the sensor is defective. A qualified mechanic would have to scan the vehicle and check for broken up or rattling converter signifying its coming apart inside.
This can be caused for a variety of reasons such as a malfunctioning thermostat, a radiator not flowing properly, a faulty coolant temp sensor or AC refrigerant not properly being supplied to the AC compressor. Your car's AC system puts...
