Q My question pertains to what an IAC does. Recently my car began stalling occasionally and was difficult to start. My repair guy diagnosed the cause as a “dirty throttle” and cleaned it. This helped ...

My 406 hdi has a rough idle. When I rev it up it seems fine - a little misfiring, but soon it hits the turbo and it's OK. It feels almost like it's running on 3 cylinders on tick over. A friend has ...

Q:My2012 Chevrolet Silverado1500 extended cab is my third Silverado; I've had two gas engines and one diesel. This truck is gas, the 5.3-liter engine with active cylinder management. I exclusively use ...

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In more ways than one, how your vehicle’s engine idles (i.e. how smooth and efficiently your vehicle’s engine works when the car is stationary and not under any systemic pressure, like the ...

After cleaning, allow the throttle body to air-dry completely. Most cleaners evaporate quickly, but waiting ensures that no ...

The problem: Affected vehicles may exhibit a rough engine idle and hesitation/stumble on acceleration. This may be due to a faulty mass airflow sensor. Vehicles affected by this service bulletin: ...

08:34, Wed, Mar 5, 2025 Updated: 08:36, Wed, Mar 5, 2025 One of the most popular mechanics on YouTube has urged drivers to never ignore a warning sign that could lead to expensive damage in the long ...

These early quality issues have been annoying but not crippling. We're more frustrated by the drawn out, inconclusive service experience. Ever seen the cartoon where the protagonist just can't catch a ...