Q: Service engine soon light is on can not turn it off

The valve cover gasket is a rubber type seal that keeps oil from coming out of the engine. When the mechanic replaces the seal, they must clean the head surface thoroughly, wipe it down with brake cleaner, and dry the...

Your Altima is equipped with a glove box in the front. This is a perfect place for storing items, particularly valuables that you don’t want to leave lying around inside the car while you’re parked. To use the glove box,...

Hello. It is possible for low battery voltage (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/service-battery-cables) to cause this problem. It is also possible that this problem is being caused by bad instrument cluster wiring, or a problem in your main fuse box (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-box-replacement). My suggestion would...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Scion xA. You need to check the brake booster to see if it has a vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak) in the check valve or booster when you are pressing on the brakes....

Okay, so usually the answer to problems are usually hidden in the fine details. The whole reason you started noticing a problem was the gas mileage. If this was my car, I would be thinking that I have a fuel...

This is probably not a problem. If your state or locale requires emissions testing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-is-my-car-tested-for-emissions), this will be an immediate way to determine if the engine is running too rich (burning too much fuel for a given amount of air)....

The cooling system will not get up to operating temperature if the thermostat is not seated correctly, radiator cap not holding enough pressure or the cooling fans are on all the time wen the key is on. If you already...

Hey there. That is a tough one. If your not getting power past the solenoid, the only thing I would consider is that the ground connection from the starter is faulty or the wire itself is frayed. On an older...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There may be one of several issues going on. First, make sure all of the electrical connections to the starter, including the ground, are clean, dry, and tight. Secondly, a shim is often needed...