Of course it's difficult to diagnose a noise without listening to it, but it sounds like you're engine is trying to pull air through a passage that is not quite closing up. When the last mechanic replaced the valve cover,...
The vehicle uses the headlight leveling system to make sure the vehicle's headlights shine as far and as safely as possible. When a fault occurs, you will see the check headlight light. A few different faults can cause this, such...
Doing a radiator flush does not require any other component to be replaced. However, if the system has a lot of debris and scale in it, the thermostat may need to be replaced if it gets clogged or corroded. The...
While your car should be professionally maintained, you do need to keep an eye on things on your own. Being able to open the hood is essential to that. It’s not difficult – here’s how to do it: Make...
Power folding mirrors are a premium feature on the vehicle, so the only vehicles with the feature will have premium trim. Below the mirror control, there is a switch with two symbols resembling mirrors on either end. The symbols...
Hello, thank you for writing in. While a rattling noise can come from several different places within the transmission, you will want to start with a basic transmission fluid service changing the fluid and the filter. During this process, the...
Your car’s trunk offers the single largest amount of storage space anywhere in the vehicle. It’s important that you’re able to access it easily, as well. While you can certainly use the key to unlock and open it, there’s an...
The average fuel consumption feature tells you the fuel economy that you have averaged since the last reset. Resetting the feature is very easy: Press the display button on the lower left side of the instrument panel until the...
Hi Ashlea. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. When this light illuminates, there is an issue with the VDC system, and the system will turn off. You can still drive your vehicle, but...
Hi there. One of the common symptoms of coolant that has found its way into parts of the engine it does not belong is white smoking coming from the exhaust pipe. This can be caused by a head gasket that...
Hello. Thank you for writing in . The extent of the damages done will depend on how hard you hit the speed bump. It also will depend on what exactly was damaged. Typically the front or the back of the...
Hi there. Your car’s Power Steering system includes both the normal Hydraulic system used for many years now to make steering your car easier, as well as a Power Steering Assist system that augments the regular power steering. If a...
Hello. It is likely that one of the lower gears were damaged when the transmission was stuck in manual mode. I'm guessing that the gear that it drove was first gear until you got to your destination. Driving in first...
You are right, the traction control system is not related in any way to the exhaust system (e.g., the catalytic converter) in the vehicle. Traction control involves wheel speed sensors, the ABS system, and electronic controllers. If there is a...
This is likely a sign of low transmission fluid. I would recommend checking the fluid first to see if this does not fix your issue. If this does not solve the problem, this may be a faulty transmission control solenoid....
Hi there - GM delivered the Cruze with several models of automatic transmission. The 6T40 6-speed transmission, for example, was used with both the 1.4l turbo and 1.8l engines. Several other transmission were used uniquely with each engine size. As...
Tires with irregular wear can cause a humming noise, just as wheel bearings or possible differential issues can. Here's a way to possible narrow it down. If the tires are making noise, they can be heard outside the vehicle. Making...
When rotating the crankshaft and turning the engine over, the camshafts will realign after the crankshaft has turned twice. Now, the marks on the timing chains will take around 15 rotations to line up on the timing marks on the...
The most common causes of too much fuel being delivered are: a dirty mass air flow sensor that overstates the amount of air entering the engine; a faulty oxygen sensor; a faulty coolant temperature sensor (the temperature signal is a...
Hello. A creaking sound can be caused by a wide variety of issues. A few common causes are worn suspension components or bushings. The first thing I would do is try to identify where the noise is coming from, and...
Hi there. For the code P1273 to show up on your Nissan, there is either an issue with the fuel system or the air intake control system. Check the fuel pressure on the fuel rail and see if there is...
Hi Christina. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Most of the time, a vibration like you are describing is caused by either a loose vacuum line or a worn out engine mount. With your vehicle being 2011, it's quite possible the...
Hi - your friend is correct. As long as 12v is maintained to the vehicle electrical system, preserving all sort of settings and programming (without shorting cables, etc), yes, you can replace your own battery. There are even specialized accessories...
