Q: Car overheating

Any abnormal noise coming from a car always gives me an uneasy feeling, so I can understand the concern here. In fact, this is an issue I am quite familiar with. Our first step would begin with checking the level...

Over time, the sunroof can collect dirt in the seal, which can keep the sunroof from operating correctly. It’s a smart idea to periodically maintain the sunroof to keep this from happening. To do o, open the sunroof, and remove...

The nozzle I believe your are mentioning is the anti-siphon and roll-over check valve. It does not require a perfect seal to the tank. The rubber filler hose slides over it, sealing in fuel vapors. I hope this helps. Put...

It sounds like you may have damaged the radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement). Some coolant is colored green and some is colored reddish-orange, depending on the coolant used. A certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, will be able to conduct a few tests...

Hi, thanks for writing in. The most likely cause of your oil leak is due to the valve cover gasket leaking, causing oil to get on the belts. There also could be oil leaking from the oil filter housing as...

This may be result of a failing or dirty mass airflow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement). This is a unit that is responsible for regulating the air flow into the engine as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the...

Hello. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement) at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When...

The engine oil used for summer is typically thicker. Thinner oil in the winter allows it to warm up quicker and lubricate sooner. Thicker oil will take longer to warm up and perform its duties. Your vehicle may only want...

Hi there. The blower fan switch not working may be, a blown blower motor fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement), a faulty blower motor relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-relay-replacement), a faulty blower resistor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-blower-motor-resistor-replacement), a faulty blower motor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-blower-motor-replacement), and/or a faulty blower motor switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-switch-replacement). Proper...