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If you have excessive sludge in the engine, then the oil that you pour into the engine may not be able to drain down into the oil pan. You should change the oil and filter using 6 quarts of 0w30...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You are in a tricky situation. It is very rare that simply pulling the diagnostic codes with a scanner would cause any kind of issue. The problem has likely stemmed from the keyless vehicle...

Hello. You should contact a certified mechanic before running the engine anymore, to avoid any further damage or causing an unsafe driving condition. They should have the specialty tools and techniques to properly diagnose the problem. Without some further information,...

Hi there. Though there are many issues that can cause the transmission to shift hard in your Cadillac there are some common problems. If the check engine lightis not on, the problem can be caused by a bad engine or...

Hi There, Depending on how severe the damage is will determine what the cost may be to repair. Often times, the damage is unknown until the cylinder head is removed and inspected for cracks and other damage. If the damage...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Being that you're a new driver, if you live in the United States; I'd take advantage of a great program aimed at teens called B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everybody Safe). It's based in...

I would recommend getting a second opinion on any work you suspect will be needed on your vehicle. A qualified mobile technician, such as one from YourMechanic, can run a thorough diagnostic on your suspension system at your home or...

The problem could be in the transfer case unit, but the device is mounted closer to the driver than the rear wheel so the noises or vibrations are generally a little more obvious. Especially during sharp turns the transfer case...

I have never heard of someone running over a water bottle and it spray all over engine. You were obviously misdirected by someone at the parts store and now you have seized motor from overheating the engine. You most likely...

Hi, The lower pulley is what is called a crankshaft damper pulley. The pulley is made in two parts. The inner part is mounted solid to the center hub and the outer pulley is mounted with rubber to isolate the...

Hello there. Typically, a vehicle will start and then quit because of an issue with the fuel or electrical system. Some common parts that cause this include mass air flow sensors, damaged or clogged fuel injectors, or the throttle body...

The first thing you want to do is have a certified mechanic unplug the main computer and test the wires coming out of it. Either the wiring is bad, or the computer's connectors have a little condensation and corrosion, which...

The green stuff is a cheap and general alternative to the dex-cool. The green universal coolant does the job just as well and should be ok, but there are special additives GM makes available in the dex-cool that the other...

Hello. There are lots of reasons why your Air Bag Light is staying on. Some of these reasons include interference with an electrical switch, or even a faulty wire. The Air Bag Light will need to be diagnosed by a...

Facing the motor in the van you will find the sensor in the front of the rear of the cylinder head. That would be passenger side of the rear head. Mounted in the end of the head.

Hello. From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing some sort of engine performance issues. Problems accelerating under load can be caused by many things. A few common causes are issues with the ignition, engine management,...

The high-beam on light is located on your instnrument panel. When the light is illuminated, the high-beams are currently on. The light will disappear when the high-beams are turned off.

The flashing Check Engine Light indicates a fault that has the potential to damage the vehicle's catalytic converter. The car flashes the Check Engine Light to let you know that the car should be checked as soon as possible. Catalytic...

Automotive window tinting is accomplished by applying a plastic film of the desired darkness on the inside of the glass, and looking at this from a nationwide perspective, you’ll get 50 different variations on the same theme. Generally, depending on...

The engine in your particular model was equipped with a timing chain, not a belt. The screeching noise that you are describing could be due to a faulty bearing in a pulley that is in the "circuit" of components driven...

In your application, the new thermostat comes with a new rubber seal which is the entire gasketing solution for the thermostat housing. Nothing should be added as that may interfere with the seal. The water pump uses a paper/fiber gasket....