It's possible that your timing chain set is so worn out that the engine either "jumped time" or the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) broke. The starter may be turning the crankshaft over, but the camshaft and valve gear is no longer...
If you are losing engine RPM, that itself will cause loss of steering assist, but in that scenario the engine has a stalling, or loss of power, problem. The potential causes in that scenario are quite varied and numerous. If...
There are two different crankshaft position sensors on your vehicle, one designated "A" and the other "B". Both of these sensors are mounted to the engine block. The two circuits that you are referring to run from the sensors (the...
Here is a good diagram of your serpentine belt. (http://i.fixya.net/uploads/images/9cfdc9e.jpg) If your belt came off on its own then you most likely have a bad belt tensioner and need to replace it.
Hello, and thank you for writing in. With the codes you are pulling, and the replacements you have already made, you are likely dealing with an issue pertaining to the the throttle itself, or the idle air control valve gasket....
You could have fuel leaks on the fuel rail or any of the fuel injectors. You could also have a fuel tank vapor line to the intake manifold leaking vapor. Any fuel leak should be thoroughly investigated to isolate the...
Hello. The heater core would not have anything to do with the oil. If anything they may not have properly installed one of the heater hoses which may have causes the coolant to leak which would have caused the engine...
If you heard a noise, and all of your oil has leaked out, I suspect that you may have possibly suffered serious engine damage. I would stop driving the vehicle, and immediately have it inspected by a professional technician, such...
Hi. There are quite a few parts that can become loose and drug under the vehicle. Most of the time it is the skid plate under the front of the car. This plastic part will become loose and then drag...
The engine can be diagnosed, and the fault pinpointed, if you request a Check Engine Light diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). Trouble codes that refer to parts, in this instance a coil, do not necessarily mean that the part has failed. For example,...
In many cases it is possible to bypass the Passlock system. If you want to try it yourself, there are a variety of published techniques such as that in these instructions (http://www.bergerweb.net/PasslockFix/). None of the ad hoc fixes are endorsed...
When the heater starts to blow cold, it could be that the coolant level is low, or it could be that the coolant is boiling and the heater core is full of steam. If there is a leak in the...
Here is a great diagram for your serpentine belt routing. (http://www.serpentinebeltdiagram.com/serpentine-belt-diagram-2000-oldsmobile-intrigue-v6-35-liter-engine-06303/)
Hello. If the engine mount was put on upside down then it should be replaced. Most of these mounts will only be installed one way, but if he got it in upside down then it should be replaced as these...
Hello. The fluid in the boot is a separate issue. If there is fluid in the boot it is because the rack and pinion is failing. These boots are not there to contain fluid but to keep dirt out. If...
Hello. If all of the air is out of the system then the issue is internal. It is typically caused by a blown head gasket. This can occur when the leak is really small. When it is small enough the...
Your fuel pump may be failing and the engine intake may have incurred some vacuum leaks. The system would need a thorough diagnostic check. I recommend having a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come and test your vehicle's...
