It's hard to specify without knowing the exact model of your vehicle, but I will say that $300 for a timing belt and $300 for a fuel pump both sound very fair, but you may be trading low price for...
Hi Ashdin. Thanks for contacting us today. The Mazda 6 is a hit or miss type of vehicle in regards to reliability. Some of them have no mechanical issues, while others develop transmission problems after about 10 years. However, the...
Hey there. You may have a bad shifter cable end at the transmission control lever. Look at the shift linkage arm and inspect the shift cable end to see if bushing is worn out. Also check the other end of...
If the alternator quite working, this will mean the battery is likely discharged, which would be a normal condition when an alternator fails. The starting system uses ten times the current of every other electrical system on the car. It...
Yes, if it sat for many years, change the fuel filter. I would also drain the gas tank and put new fuel in it because, if it sat for many years, it's all going to be clogged up. Hope that...
Hi there. In general, when an engine just 'clicks' when you turn the key, it's due to an electrical relay that is damaged, battery or battery cables that are worn out or broken or a broken fuse. Any or many...
Do you know if there are any exhaust leaks before the sensor? This code trips when the O2 sensor is not switching back an forth between rich and lean as fast as the computer is setting the conditions. This can...
Hi there: High idle speed is commonly caused by a vacuum leak, problems with the EGR system or the idle control valve on our 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The best way to determine which one specifically or other item is causing...
Hello. It sounds like the transmission that was rebuilt and installed in your vehicle has failed. Start by having a mechanic take a closer look at the issue. A certified mobile mechanic from YourMechanic can inspect your transmission and shifting...
Without any information about the vehicle, I can say this. Many cars today have oil change intervals of 7500 miles and even up to 15,000+ miles. Going 7000 miles between oil changes is generally not going to be the cause...
Hi there. It is likely that the ignition switch or ignition relay is damaged. These two components typically cause the type of symptoms you are describing. It might be a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your...
Hi Charles. Thanks for contacting us today. If you're not getting any fuel pressure at the fuel rail, there are two usual suspects. Either you've got an obstruction somewhere in the fuel lines (from the pump to the fuel rail...
The software update that was performed on your vehicle maybe for a vehicle with a different transmission. Check the version of software that was installed in your car and verify what model that it refers to for your transmission.
It depends on what shape your engine is in. If you've been using 10-30W and it runs fine and doesn't burn any oil, then just keep using 10-30W. That's perfectly fine. But on the other hand, if it burns oil,...
Hi there - yes, this is a very large engine, in a moderately-sized place, with lots of heat transfer issues! As you suggest, heat shields, or wrapping the exhaust manifold (headers?) with "heat wrap" to keep the heat inside the...
Hey there, as far as the vehicle not starting while being jumped, there is a good chance the starter assembly may be experiencing a failure. Have the starting system tested by an experienced mechanic. The air not coming from the...
If coolant leaked out and got the belt or alternator wet it would cause loss of charging system. Check to see if belt or alternator got coolant on it? The loss of coolant should check the cooling system for external...
The Check Engine Light may or may not be related to the battery change on any late-model car like this one - even a simple operation like changing a battery is not so simple. There are a number of settings...
This suggests your power steering pump may be failing or you have a leak elsewhere in one of the power steering lines. The [power steering]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) system operates on very high pressurized hydraulic pressure (in some cases as much as 300...
Hello. If the rear defroster is working like you explain then it sounds like the rear window needs to be replaced. As the element in the window begins to short out internally various parts of it will stop working until...
Hi there. Leak stopper should only be used in emergency situations as it usually causes more problems than it "fixes". It sounds like the leak stopper may have settled in your heater core and is preventing the proper amount of...
Hello - first task is to check to see if there are any problem codes set, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. It is possible that the transmission speed sensor is malfunctioning as you mention, and not...
Hi, this problem appeared on 2013 Honda cars (Technical Support Bulletin 13-101), and may have been extended to 2014 models since the problem persists. If a problem code of B12D1 is also associated with this fault, the sub relay box...
While a bad O2 sensor can be the cause of a 'lean" fault code, it can be set for a number of reasons. A vacuum leak anywhere in the intake system can cause a lean fault as can other sensors...
