Driving a car with "zero" coolant will destroy the engine within minutes. Even after a coolant leak, though, you have some coolant in the engine and water can sometimes be added to enable one to drive a "short" distance as...
Hey there. You may have excess current being drawn somewhere in a circuit while the car is not running. A mechanic would use an ammeter to probe various circuits to isolate the problem. As a temporary measure you could install...
Hi Dominic. Thanks for submitting your question today. When you have a loud engine noise that is followed by a low oil light or any oil light, it's often related. When the oil pressure is low or oil level is...
The electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) can operate in six languages. English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and Italian. To change the language, use the navigational tools on the left side of the steering wheel to scroll through the EVIC display...
Hi there. First thing we need to determine is from where on the housing is the coolant leaking. If it is coming from the thermostat location in the housing, it could simply be a thermostat gasket/O-ring leaking. If the leak...
The front brake rotors on this car is common to get warped causing the vibration you feel. When you are going down the hill it is putting more stress on the brakes and will tend to heat the rotors more....
It seems you have two separate problems. The "rocks rolling around a tin can" sound is most commonly from the exhaust system. Possibly a broken / loose baffle in the muffler or resonator. Most commonly would be a heat shield...
This kind of reaction is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer...
Hey there. This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to...
Hi there. The purge solenoid valve is typically located on the passenger side of the vehicle, under the hood and attached to the firewall. In order to locate yours and to review the correct removal and installation procedures, I would...
To turn on the infotainment system, press the power button, which is also the volume control knob. Press the button a second time to turn off the infotainment system. If you don’t turn off the system, it will automatically power...
Your windshield wiper stalk (or arm, if you prefer) gives you a lot of different functions. These include: Mist: Choose this setting for misty precipitation. Off: Turns the wipers off. INT: This turns your wipers to intermittent mode, when...
Hi there: Without knowing the exact make, year and model of your GMC it's hard to pinpoint the exact location of the ambient air temperature sensor. However, on most GMC pickups, it's located behind the front bumper, on the passenger...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have an ignition coil pack beginning to fail. When the engine shuts off, it is normal for the lights in the dash to light up and then turn off again once the engine...
The cost of the repair is unknowable until the precise failure is pinpointed. However, it is certainly in the range of close to zero to $3,000. Zero represents a circumstance where the fault code reflects a loose wire or high...
The most likely cause of this issue would be a failed hub assembly or failed wheel speed sensor. The grinding sound you hear could possibly be a dry spot in your wheel bearing, or just the buzz that is...
This could be related to a couple of possibilities. The [instrument voltage regulator]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/instrument-voltage-regulator-replacement) regulates the voltage supplied to the various gauges in your vehicle’s dash. When this is not working properly, this may cause the gauges in your dash to...
The normal operation of the defroster is for the outside air is drawn into the a/c heater inlet with the system in the defrost position. When the system is in the defrost position the a/c compressor comes on and the...
The time is displayed in the main window of your audio system. However, it is not updated automatically. If the battery dies or has to be replaced, it will need to be reset. You will also need to change the...
It sounds like you may have some worn suspension components. Things like shocks/struts, sway bars and control arm bushings when worn will make this kind of creaking sound when the weight of the vehicle is transferred during stopping and starting...
Hi there. In some cases, this error code will be triggered when the sensor detects cold temperatures. It's possible that the AC condenser is blocked with debris, which would cause the AC to freeze up, and cause some of the...
Hi there. It is normal for all of the lights to come on when the vehicle is first turned on. The vehicle does this as a bulb check for the systems. As long as the lights go off right after...
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Brake Assist System (BAS) work together and are also interlinked with the traction control and ABS systems. A fault in any of these systems could potentially cause all the warning lights to illuminate but...
Hello. If your hazard lights are malfunctioning, especially after a jump start, then it may be possible that there is an issue with one of the electrical components. The flashers are controlled by electrical relays that switch power to them...
The humming noise could be the air filter being dirty, the drive belt slipping, or the air conditioning clutch is slipping. It is safe to drive your vehicle to the appointment as long as there is no smells or loud...
