Hi there. I understand your concern. I start suggesting brake pad replacement at 3mm. Most technicians have a brake pad thickness gauge that takes the guesswork out of determining when to suggest brake pads replacement; 1-3mm is red, 4-6mm is...
The engine is undoubtedly misfiring (the blinking light is associated with misfiring) and once the OBD-II trouble codes are read they will undoubtedly reflect that. Without the specific codes though, it is unknowable whether the misfiring is global (random, across...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When dealing with these types of situations, start with the simplest possibilities, and work your way up in complexity. Start by having the tires balanced. Make sure you have not lost a wheel weight,...
Hi, your clutch hydraulics are the most likely problem, and the slave cylinder is more likely to fail first. Since it essentially leaks on the ground, it is more difficult to recognize this component as your first failure point. The...
Hello and thank you for your question. Check the harness to the light bulb and make sure that there is no broken wires. Find the fuse for the head lights and check them with a test light. Check it with...
The P0420 code relates to catalyst efficiency however many of the underlying causes of the code have nothing to do with a fault in the converter itself. To evaluate that code, among the data of interest are long and short...
There are a number of things that can cause poor fuel mileage. A faulty camshaft position sensor is one of them. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing and fuel injection...
Unfortunately, this is not a service that YourMechanic offers at this time. This task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. They are trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and the...
Your vehicle has four available air distribution modes: floor level (air enters at the floor level), panel level (air enters at the instrument panel level), bi-level (air enters at the floor and instrument panel levels), and floor and defroster (air...
Hello. If the rubber O-ring keeps burning off then it may be possible that the engine is running too hot. I would check to see if any heat shields or similar components are out of place, or if the engine...
Hello. If there is antifreeze coming from the tailpipe then there is a serious issue with the engine. A water pump replacement would not cause this to occur. This means that coolant is entering the engine and it making its...
Depending on if you overheated the engine and it still has the cracked radiator, then you may have more than one problem. You may have a problem with the crankshaft sensor if you are not getting spark. You said you...
Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to contact us in regards to your 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and the shaking issue you're experiencing. Regardless of what type of vehicle you may own, there are typically five mechanical problems that...
No, your escape has a CD4E transmission, the Freestar uses the 4F50N. The only other vehicle that will work is the Mazda Tribute. The only model years are 2001 or 2002, depending on the production date of your car. It...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Dodge Grand Caravan. From what you've described, the noise is most likely from the A/C system being low on refrigerant. If you decide to get this fixed, have a certified technician, like one...
Shortening the flex pipe should not have an affect on performance of the engine. The length of the pipe on a daily driver is not something that is very critical to operation. In a race car it becomes more important...
It is very possible that the wheel bearing is causing this issue. I would start by having a suspension inspection performed by a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic. After a test drive, the technician will likely use an...
If I understand your narrative correctly, the malfunction occurred exactly coincident to the "service". That raises the possibility of mistakes such as incorrect correct gear (wrong viscosity) or inadequate amount or perhaps components were mistakenly removed and not re-connected (e.g.,...
For the Kia Soul, the low and high fan relays are located in the engine compartment fuse relay panel box. There is also a 30 amp fuse in the same location that powers both relays. The 2008 Hyundai Elantra cooling...
Hi there: It's very difficult to determine if the shop is charging more hours without reviewing all of the initial damage, their completed repairs or the process they used to make these repairs. In general however, when a serious accident...
It will take a bit of deeper diagnosis to tell what is going on with the vehicle as it seems you have multiple concerns going on. An air conditioning system with a low refrigerant charge may not turn on because...
There are different recalls that may pertain to this vehicle. There are recalls for steering sensors and shafts. You may want to call another local GM dealer and have them run your VIN number to check for open recalls for...
Thank you for writing in about your Oldsmobile Silhouette. You may have damaged one of the tire's internal cords. I recommend having the tires ran on a tire balancer using road force to see exactly which tire is damaged. If...
