Q: There is a humming coming from the front tire. I checked the tire for a possible wheel bearing issue but the vertical shake of tire was solid.

Emissions testing provides several very useful functions (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-is-it-important-to-be-able-to-pass-an-emissions-test) for our daily lives. The combustion gases that come out of the tailpipes of our vehicles are comprised of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and...

There are numerous lights that will light up on your dashboard if the indicated part begins to malfunction. The Charging System Light will illuminate if the battery is not charging properly. To understand the Charging System Light. The Charging System...

The parking brake is a very important safety feature that helps keep your car from rolling when it is parked. However, it is very harmful to your vehicle to drive with the parking brake on. You should always release the...

Hello! A common reason for most vehicles to overheat is a faulty thermostat. However, on 350Z's, the factory fans are known to fail prematurely and cause an overheating scenario. I suggest checking the performance of the cooling fans and thermostat....

This could be caused by a cold state vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak). Basically, this is a condition where a vacuum leak is present until the engine heats up and the induction parts expand and seal the leak. When the vacuum leak...

Hello. There are several things that could be causing your rough idle condition and therefore there are multiple possible solutions. Carbon buildup inside the intake manifold and valve train is a big cause of rough idle. This can usually be...

A failure of the electrical system can come from a loose or broken connection at the battery or an alternator failing to maintain the charge. You may want to hire a second source for another opinion and maybe another estimate...

This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position...

A howling sound is often times a sign of a failing or weakening alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). As you may know, the alternator is a unit that is responsible for charging the battery while the engine is running. When the alternator begins...