Q: When should the airbag system be serviced?

I believe for your vehicle there is only one drive belt. The serpentine belt is kept tight via the use of an automatic tensioner. If the belt is squeaking, the tensioner needs to be checked before the belt is replaced...

Hub bearing issues are common. The hub bearing noise does not typically sound like a rattle, but more like a roaring type noise. In extreme cases, the hub can separate from the bearing. This can be dangerous if you are...

Hi there. Most of the time, this is caused by a dirty throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body). If there is build up in the throttle body bore, then the throttle plate will have trouble racing the correct location keeping the engine from...

The rear shocks also support the rear of the car and regular shocks would not support the vehicle for you. There may be an aftermarket air shock replacement that is cheaper than the dealer part, but for the most part...

The throttle position sensor will not have anything to do with the coolant temperature. The problem with the coolant temperature gauge you had may be due to the coolant change that was done or the system itself has a problem....

This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater...

The vibration and jumping may be caused by a broken engine mount. Very often a failed engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) will cause excessive movement and bump against the stops. An easy way to see this is to have the parking brake...

Hi there. The codes P0012 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0012-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-a-timing-over-retarded-bank-1-by-jay-safford) and P0015 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0015-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-b-timing-over-retarded-bank-1-by-jay-safford) are related to the camshaft position sensor. Check the sensor out and make sure that its plugged in. Also, check for power to the sensor. The camshaft sensor keeps the ignition...

Hi there. I highly doubt that the change to synthetic oil is causing the white smoke. In most cases, this is due to valve guides that are worn down or piston rings that are faulty. It's also common when coolant...