While I was waiting for the tow, the engine began to overheat as I was sitting in the car _ big rainstorm going on outside. I popped hood to let the heat escape. When tow arrived, I observed the coolant boiling in the resevoir. Next day, Dealer says that due to the leaking sunroof...
Nasty winter weather can happen as early as September in some parts of the U.S., but winter formally starts on December 21. So if you live in an area where winter is a risk, try doing your annual preparedness review when the leaves start to fall. Although good emergency preparedness plan...
The car runs cool enough when I am moving but when I stop (at a traffic light, for example) the temperature starts to climb. Once I get moving again the needle moves back to an acceptable temperature range. When I arrive at mydestination and exit the vehicle I can smell a strong odor...
Ignoring the issue can lead to bigger problems and leave you stranded when you least expect it. At ATL Total Car Care, our local mechanics are highly experienced with identifying and addressing issues that cause hard-starts and no-starts. Here are four common reasons your vehicle might be ...
Fans, power windows and doors, radios, amplifiers, and most lights observe a “moment of silence” as the car starts. Because the battery must turn a heavy motor that cranks the entire engine, the voltage to all hardwired and unswitched devices usually sags during engine cranking, dropping ...
There are several reasons why a car might overheat when theAC is onand running full blast trying to keep you cool. The likely causes include: It could be an AC compressor overload.When you turn the AC on, the compressor starts to work with the engine to move and compress the refrigerant...
When coming to a stop or sitting still my 2001 Lincoln LS stalls. It starts right back up, but if I am not giving it gas it stalls. The check engine light is on. The intake gaskets have been replaced as well as the bypass valve and gasket. The DPFE sensor has been replaced and in...
fast forward to around November 2005. Suddenly, the Brake Pedal starts making the same creaking sound when you press down on it. and it mostly is heard at mph 5-15, esp when coming to a stop or when full stopped and releasing the brake to begin moving. I know the ABS can create a...
Also, it starts kind of hard when the engine is warm. I live in northern MN and when it's -30 out, it starts right up. If the engine is kind of warm, like say I went to Target for 30 minutes and got back in the car on a nice 50 degrees day, it would start hard. Usually...
I had a perfectly good Camry which we bought new and sold it after 120,000 miles in excellent condition when I bought the Lexus. Now I am wondering what to do. I have asked Aamco to take a look at the transmission and let me know if it could be salvaged. What an idiot I am to...