Q: I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu I'm trying to add transmission fluid to it since I don't have a dipstick to check it how many quarts

The cooling fan clutch on this engine requires the hot air flowing across the radiator to lock up the clutch when it starts getting hot. Some of these vehicle's radiators have a leak, or flow problem, that will cause the...

It's pretty common with these Minis. You might have the shifter bushings checked. Maybe the bushings are starting to wear. But those Minis are not the greatest built vehicles. As they age, they get all kinds of problems. I would...

It all depends on the engine of course. A lot of the Chrysler V6's, a lot of Toyota V6's--you've got to pull the intake manifold off and there is no other way. Since the plugs can't come out, they hit...

When a car overheats when it is sitting still or moving slowly, this is because the cooling fans (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-radiator-fan-motor-replacement) are not turning on. If the car is fine while moving, the thermostat is fine, although, anytime a motor overheats, it...

This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/top-off-coolant), a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature...

Hi there. From the description you have provided it sounds like it could be, the electric power steering motor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection) has failed. It could also be, an electrical power or ground failure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) to the power steering motor. I recommend...

The best way to approach a starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) issue like this is to break it down and start with one system at a time. Keep it as simple as possible. If you have not already checked for spark, you will...

Hi - the sudden nature of this failure would suggest a fuse or other electrical link, but you have checked the obvious. Further diagnosis is needed to determine which component in the electrical power chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-best-tool-for-mechanics-to-diagnose-electrical-issues) has failed - switch,...

If you are hearing the noise at idle when the car is not moving, generally the noise you are describing originates in the engine, the transmission (torque converter runs even at idle), and/or the accessory drives. However, if there is...