Hi there. From the description you have provided, there is a combination of things happening with your vehicle. If the exhaust smoke is oil smoke, increasing the oil viscosity could help reduce the oil consumption. It could be, the piston...
Hi there - to be specific, the oil pressure warning light is coming on in response to the oil pressure sensor (usually located on the block next to the oil filter). The sensor triggers at about 5 psi of oil...
Hi there. From your description I am going to assume you try to accelerate and the engine speed does rise, but it feels like the transmission doesn't engage until a higher engine speed and then it catches. In this case,...
Hey Scuba. Thanks for contacting us today. Most of the time, when the idle control valve has been replaced and throttle body cleaned, a low idle is typically caused by a small vacuum leak, restriction within the fuel injectors or...
Hello. There are two lines associated with the power steering pump. One of which is a high pressure line, while the other is a low pressure line. On your particular make and model, it is the high pressure line that...
Hi there. You are probably going to spend more time, effort and trouble trying to replace this component on your BMW than it would be worth - especially if you're planning on trading the vehicle in to a new purchase....
Hello. There are several possibilities here: the vacuum modulator valve, the governor in the transmission, or possibly incorrect fluid level in the transmission. If you would like to have this checked, a qualified professional from YourMechanic can come to your...
Hello - there are several problems which could cause the behavior you mention. A failed throttle position sensor can cause the high idle, and poor shift/no shift behavior you describe since the engine & transmission communicate with each other over...
There are some recalls from Dodge for the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) which can possibly pertain to your vehicle. I recommend having the vehicle checked by a mechanic to assess the condition of your brakes or try having the dealer...
Hi Patel. Thanks for the question today. Unfortunately, we can't attach images to this platform. However, you can watch this video which is a 2004 Honda Odyssey (with similar jack points in 2010) to learn the safe places to lift...
As with any accident that damages the steering control, you will need to not try and drive the vehicle until you have the vehicle fully inspected to see why you lost steering control. You may have broken the tie rods...
If your car is equipped with an engine block heater, this is an important safeguard to use during severe cold weather. Here’s how to use it (if your car is equipped with one): Make sure the engine is off....
While using your seat belts is vital when you’re on the road, it’s just as important that your seat belts are worn properly. While ensuring that the lap belt sits over your hips is an important part of this, you...
Thanks for writing in about the passenger side window issue on your 2003 BMW Z4. Most high-end vehicles, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes Benz featured driver side automatic windows, where as you described in your question, you could press down or press...
Your windshield wiper and washer switch might not be critical to driving the car, but it does provide you with important functionality, particularly when it starts to rain. Here’s what you need to know about using it: Turn the...
It sounds like your vehicle may be a bit low on transmission fluid or you may potentially have a bad transmission control solenoid. As you know, the transmission works on hydraulic pressure built up from the fluid inside and uses...
On this vehicle the upper control arm to knuckle retaining nut must be removed. Using SST (special service tool) J 43631 (or equivalent) the upper control arm is separated from the knuckle. After the hub/bearing assembly bolts are removed, typically...
Hello - the P0701 is a generic problem code which is set by the transmission, but there should be other codes, because there are other possibilities that will trigger this code. A throttle position sensor, whether dirty or malfunctioning, can...
Hi there. The first thing that pops in my mind would be that the ignition relay is damaged, based on your description of what's going on. However, it is possible that the starter relay is damaged, or you have a...
The most common cause of this code on this vehicle is the cooling fan relay in the under the hood fuse panel. I would have a technician such as one with YourMechanic come out and test the relay and diagnose...
Hi - most likely there is a problem in the valve body with this hydraulic circuit. The P0750 shift solenoid message, while accurate relative to which circuit is involved, may have only been the symptom, not the cause. A sticking...
The O2 sensors on on this vehicle are a known issue, and generally speaking when the O2 sensors go bad they affect the Stability control system. There have been multiple instances of these sensors failing on Toyota's between 60-70K miles....
The Brake System Warning Light tells you when something is wrong with the brake system on your vehicle. It is necessary that the brakes function properly to maintain safe driving practices. If the Brake System Warning Light comes on, it...
Hi there. Is the parking brake engaged? Does the vehicle move freely if the parking brake is disengaged? If the vehicle moves freely with the parking brake off and the warning continues then it sounds like there could be a...
