Q: name of 2 small hoses 3/8" that run to the bottom of radiator from engine?

The starter motor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-starter-motor-work) is a 12 volt, permanent magnet DC motor that engages a small drive gear on the starter with a larger ring gear that is attached to the flexplate, or flywheel. The flexplate is bolted to the...

Hi. Your shift lock switch may be engaged. It will be in one of two places. On the top of the steering column of the instrument cluster or right by the shifter itself above the Park icon on the shift...

Yes, you'll need to clean the connections off (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-battery-terminal-connections-on-a-car) because it will eventually start to corrode the metal. In order to do this, take your battery terminals off, clean it really well with a wire brush that you can get...

Hello there. Many faults will cause your 1997 Volkswagen Golf to crank but not start. The most common fault is the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). Once the battery has been load tested and ruled out, there are a few other likely faults,...

Hey there. The most common failure where the fan only blows on high is the blower motor resistor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-switch-replacement). It is possible the blower motor switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-switch-replacement) is the culprit, and it can be replaced separate of the control module....

If you're going to replace the belts, which is what I recommend, you just start with the outermost belt and work your way back. Off the top of my head I believe the water pump belt is the last one...

The odor of burning oil may be due to an oil leak onto a hot engine part such as the exhaust manifold. If the leak is at the valve cover, distributor o-ring (if equipped) or a like point that is...

The starter on your vehicle is located beneath the intake manifold. Because of this, it is rather difficult to replace. I recommend having a professional inspect the vehicle to verify the starter has failed, then perform repairs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) as needed....

Loss of power on acceleration can be due to plugged fuel injectors, faulty oxygen sensors, fuel pump and/or filter, vacuum leaks, ignition system malfunctions, bad valve timing if the timing belt or chain is worn or skipped, blocked exhaust (e.g.,...