Alright guys, so you’re sitting in your Jeep Cherokee, ready to head out, and you press that start button and… nothing. Just a message saying “No Key Fob Detected” staring back at you. I know it’s frustrating, but here’s the thing – before you panic and call a tow truck or start looking up…
# Don’t Worry, It’s Only Water… Or Is It?
Alright guys, let’s talk about something that way too many people brush off – water pump issues and cooling system problems. You hear someone say “don’t worry, it’s only water” and basically what they’re telling you is they don’t understand how…
Alright guys, so here’s the thing – Subaru oil changes are usually pretty straightforward. You’ve got your oil filler cap right on top, your dipstick within easy reach, and on a lot of the newer models, that oil filter sits right there on top of the engine. Super easy to get to. But I’ve had more…
Alright guys, today we’re doing something a little different. Ever wonder what actually happens inside a car fuse when it blows? I mean, you see the fuse is bad, you swap it out, but what’s really going on in there? Well, we’re gonna blow some stuff up and get a close-up look at exactly what…
Alright guys, so you’re cruising down the highway in your Mercedes and all of a sudden a little coffee cup icon pops up on your instrument cluster. You’re probably thinking, “What the heck is that supposed to mean?” Well, that’s actually a really cool safety feature called Attention Assist, and…
Alright guys, so I’ve got a 2012 Chevy Cruze LT with a 1.4L turbo in the bay today, and we’re dealing with one of those really frustrating intermittent problems. The customer is complaining that the vehicle will stall out randomly and sometimes it just won’t restart. I let this thing sit here…
Alright guys, so you’ve got a P0705 code on your Nissan Versa and you’re probably thinking you need to replace the transmission range sensor, right? Well, here’s the thing – this is one of those codes that’s not what you’d expect at all. I’m working on a 2016 Nissan Versa that needs to pass smog,…
# How to Fix Chevy P0172 P0175 Code Fuel System Running Rich
Alright guys, Flat Rate Mechanic here. Today we’re going to be diagnosing and fixing P0172 and P0175 codes on a Chevy Suburban with the 5.3L engine. These codes mean your system is running rich on bank one and bank two. Now usually…
# Why Your Check Engine Light Is On and What to Do About It
Alright guys, so your check engine light just came on. Before you panic, let me tell you right now – this is one of those situations that any DIY’er can handle. You don’t need to rush to the dealership or even call a tow truck in most…
Alright guys, so you’ve got a Dodge Caravan and the horn just stopped working completely. You’re probably thinking it’s something simple like a blown fuse or maybe a bad horn, right? Well, on these Dodge Caravans, the horn system is way more complicated than you’d think. It’s not just a simple…