Your Your knuckles are white as you grip the steering wheel - and it’s not only because it’s cold. The wind is blowing strong from the north, polishing the roads to a deceptively dull shine. You struggle to maintain control...
If If you live in areas with changing weather patterns, you may need to change the tires on your car along with the changing seasons. While tedious at best, replacing tires can also get expensive, especially as the tires you...
It’s It’s a Friday afternoon and you decide to cut out of work early to get a head start on the weekend. As you hit the highway, you notice that traffic is moving along really well. With any luck, you’ll...
In In order to keep your windshield clear you rely on your windshield wipers, but what about what powers them? The windshield wiper motor is the all-important part that sends the blades into motion and enables you to drive in...
If If you live in an area where snowfall is a possibility, then you need to be prepared for winter driving conditions. That means having a set of tire chains in your trunk in case the snow becomes deep enough...
A A car is often the second most expensive thing a person owns, right after their house. Protecting your investment with a car cover, especially if your vehicle is parked outside, makes good financial sense and will ensure your vehicle...
Your Your knuckles are white as you grip the steering wheel - and it’s not only because it’s cold. The wind is blowing strong from the north, polishing the roads to a deceptively dull shine. You struggle to maintain control...
Your Your knuckles are white as you grip the steering wheel - and it’s not only because it’s cold. The wind is blowing strong from the north, polishing the roads to a deceptively dull shine. You struggle to maintain control...
Driving Driving in fog is one of the most dangerous situations in which drivers can find themselves, because fog greatly interferes with visibility. When possible, drivers should opt against driving in such conditions and wait for the fog to lift....
Sunshades Sunshades provide you with protection from the sun’s glare while you’re driving or protect the steering wheel and dash from heat and light while you’re parked. There are several types offered on the market – you can purchase replacement...
Your Your car is a big investment and you want to protect it from the ravages of time and exposure to the elements. Parking it in the garage is a good first step, but even here you’ll want to take...
For For those without the benefit of a temperature-controlled garage or other storage space for our vehicles, car covers can serve as a useful substitute to preserve both the paint and body of a vehicle. Deciding what cover to buy...
Weather Weather pack connectors started off as a Delphi product and quickly became commonplace in the automotive world. Most wiring systems (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-do-wiring-harnesses-last) use weather pack connectors in their assembly due to their benefits when compared to standard connectors. Weather pack...
If your vehicle is equipped with a sun roof, then you may have a water leak due to the drains for the roof on both sides being blocked with dirt and debris. You may also have a blocked A/C drain...
Hi there. The undercoating you're father is referring to was a very common factory or aftermarket addition in the Northern United States from the mid-1950's up until the late 1990's. It was essentially a polymer spray that protected exposed steel...
Hi. This problem is most likely caused by a faulty coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement), which is sending a signal to engine management that it is colder than it actually is. This causes engine management to inject more fuel than is...
Hey there. You will most likely have to have a mechanic bypass the heater coolant lines to have this resolved. Your A/C may not be controlling the air flow inside the evaporator correctly out of the vents and may be...
Hello there. A few different items can cause a leak when it rains for the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. The most common are a window seal, door seal, damaged door, or sunroof seal if equipped. Any of the seals should be...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2004 Jaguar XJ8. If you have any kind or even a little brake pulsation in the brakes when you stop, this may cause a wheel to momentary stop in wet weather when...
Hello. I'm glad that everyone was okay. The rotor falling apart (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement) as you described could very well cause a loss of control of your 2007 Honda S2000. When that rotor goes out, the other rotors will still be operating normally and it...
Most of the time, when water is spilled on the inside of our cars, it is not a terrible situation. If the water gets onto the carpet, or onto the fabric of the seats, we will usually either soak it...
Hello. The Check Engine Light will come on any time that the computer sees a problem with the powertrain in the vehicle. In order to know where the issue is coming from I would need to scan the computer for...
Hey there. This misfire no-start in wet or damp weather is going to be caused by the ignition system of the engine. In order to isolate the cause you can remove the inside engine cover and then start the van....
Hi, thanks for writing in. If you live in the north, then yes. You want to protect your car against rust as much as possible. Texas uses sand instead of salt for icy roads, but if you know your state...
You may have some carbon build up in the combustion chambers and need to have the engine decarbonized. You could also use an octane booster if you have issues after new glow plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/glow-plugs-replacement) are installed. Once the glow plugs...
Hi there. This could be a faulty MAF (mass air flow sensor) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), which regulates the air going into the engine allowing for the proper air/fuel mixture. This could also be related to the idle air control module. This also...
Hello. This is a water intrusion problem. It sounds like when they installed the harness that something did not get sealed correctly. Most of the time, it is the wiring where it goes into the control module. They need to...
An intermittent headlight issue is a common problem. The most likely cause are the headlight assembly itself, a wiring issue, or a faulty switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/headlight-switch-replacement). Any of these have the potential to cause the headlight to intermittently fail. If the...
