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El Camino

It is possible that you could have a problem with your ignition switch. If the ignition switch has an electrical issue, this can cut out the ignition to the entire engine and cause it to die. This would also explain...

Hi there: On a carburetor powered V-6 it is very likely that your choke or idle adjustment screw on the carb is dirty and simply needs to be cleaned. If you've never done this before on your vehicle, it might...

Hello there. Thanks for writing in about your 1972 Chevrolet El Camino. A few different faults could cause the vehicle to have shifting and acceleration problems. The most common would be the transmission linkage, low fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), torque converter,...

Hello there, a few common faults would cause your 1971 Chevrolet El Camino to stall out like this. The most common would be the carburetor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/carburetor-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) or the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement). I recommend having a qualified...

Your car does not have fuses for the main circuits. There are fusible links down by the starter motor. Two or three smaller wires bolt on to the staters positive bolt. The fusible links are within a few inches. You...

Hi there. Check the fuse box for any live circuits with a test light and the ignition switch turned to the off position. Then hook up your exterior lighting system to that port with a fusible link and a toggle...

Fuel pumps (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) are typically tested by YourMechanic for pressure and volume and related parts, such as the fuel filter, are considered for replacement (a plugged filter could make the pump appear bad). Of course, the fuel pump is tested...

Hello there. There are a few potential causes for why the car would have charging faults even after the alternator is replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). The most common would be the battery cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), shorted harness, battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), or a failed alternator...

Hello there. Thanks for writing in about your 1981 Chevrolet El Camino. A few common faults could cause this type of squealing. The most likely would be a fan clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fan-clutch-replacement), V-belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement), alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), or a water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement)....