SUVs are great for playing out in the mud, taking kids and friends around to different places, as well as just running errands around town. While they are not known to be terrific for gas mileage, that problem is negated...
Sport SUVs are a class all of their own; these vehicles are meant for a fun drive through the woods and across the trail – but not necessarily to Grandma’s house! Think instead about going through the creek and through...
hello - yes, this could be the fuel pump failing, but could also be the fuel pump fuse(s) or relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/-relay-keeps-getting-hot-and-turning-truck-off-by-luis-r). Either of these would cause the fuel pump to stop working, even if it was good. I recommend a...
Depending on storage conditions, ethanol content, and so forth, fuel will expire in 2 to 6 months. If fuel has sat in a tank for 6 months, and the car has not been used during that period, there is no...
Hi there. I'm assuming this is a Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor. Chances are, when the vehicle was parked, the carburetor was not run dry. This means the carburetor may need to be rebuilt or replaced. The float needle is probably stuck...
You need to have the fuel pressure regulator and injectors checked for leaking. The fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pressure-regulator) is most likely leaking into the intake and causing the excessive fuel to get into the cylinders. I'd suggest getting the vehicle...
If your coolant is low, you may have a leak that needs repaired. If your coolant level is normal, the problem may be with your thermostat (this part regulates engine temp), the cooling fan, or radiator. You need to have...
Hello. If your car will not go into reverse, it is an indication that the reverse gear in your transmission has failed. This will prevent the truck from going into reverse. To fix this problem, the transmission will need to...
Hi there. Check the injectors on the throttle body and see if they have a metered spray. If the injectors are spraying correctly, then there is a vacuum leak on the engine and is only effective when under a load...
There is a very good chance that your fuel pump is toast. That's a common problem with fuel injected cars. whether or not the fuel pump lives in the tank, most cars made since about 1985 pass the fuel through...
From the symptoms described, I would say that we are definitely experiencing fuel problems with your Chevy Blazer. There can be a few things keeping fuel from reaching the engine, such as a blown fuse or a bad fuel pump...
As a general rule, car engines do not like cold weather and do not do operate as well in cold weather. When you start your car in the morning and turn the key to on, the coolant temperature sensor immediately...
If the starter motor does not release once the engine is running, the cause could be starter misalignment or failure of the circuit to open, and release the starter solenoid, the instant you release the ignition key. If the noise...
If you're not getting any click or sound at all, then it's likely that you have a problem at the ignition switch, a starter relay, or the associated wiring. In older cars, sometimes it just takes a hand under the...
Hi there: We're seeing more of these questions frequently with late 1990's Chevrolet's. Although there are multiple issues that could cause an engine to not start, the most common repair we're seeing is replacing the crankshaft position sensor. This component...
Hi there. From the description you have given, I believe you are stating that your vehicle has no power, and you are only able get to 35-50 mph and nothing over 1500 rpm. You also stated vehicle runs great, which...
If you see no coolant leaks yet you are adding a half gallon of coolant every hundred miles indicates the coolant is going somewhere. It may be a small enough external leak that the coolant is burning off before it...
Hi there, the battery will be completely dead since the vehicle hasn't been driven for so long. You could try charging the battery overnight or try jumpstarting the car. With any luck the battery will still be able to hold...
Hello. I am not quite sure if you are saying that you changed the transmission out and still do not get any gear change. If this is the case, then you should have someone verify the shift cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-selector-cable-replacement) is...
Make sure the fuel gauge is actually accurate. Maybe "half a tank" is "empty"? It is relatively easy to rule out the fuel pump by testing the pressure on the fuel rail but that will not tell you anything about...
The ignition timing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-ignition-timing-mean) may have jumped, causing the timing to be off. The ignition timing will need to be checked to see if the camshaft timing jumped. If the timing is not the cause, then check to see if...
It is possible that your shift lock solenoid has failed in the lock position. This solenoid is what allows the shifter to be moved only when the brakes are applied. When the brake pedal is depressed and the lock solenoid...
