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This may sound rather silly, but for normal driving, the best spark plug to use is the ones that are designed by the vehicle manufacturer for use in your particular vehicle. The reason that I say this is because not...
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on your Accord does exactly what the name says – it monitors the air pressure in your tires. If the system detects a drop in pressure, it turns on the Low Tire Pressure light...
When you hit the brakes real quick, this means you closed the throttle real quick. When this happens you may have excessive fuel in the engine and the computer shut off the injectors. When you open the throttle back up,...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight. If the brakes are dragging when you let of the brakes, then you may have binding caliper slides or pads binding in the caliper bracket. I'd recommend...
Hello there, vibrations issues are a common problem with your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The most common causes of vibration are wheel and tire balance, engine mounts, misfire condition, control arms, or the struts. A qualified technician such as one from...
Hi. When your Check Engine Light is blinking during acceleration, this usually means that the engine is misfiring in more than one cylinder of the engine. The by the engine misfiring, it causes the computer to adjust how the engine...
Hi there. If the transmission was slipping and you had the transmission replaced and the transmission is still slipping, then there could be an issue with the shifter cable or downshift cable. Check the cables and see if they are...
Hi there. Check the lights fuses in the fuse box. If the fuses are good, then turn on the ignition key and check for power to the ignition switch on the fuse box. If there is power to the ignition...
Hello - check the fuse(s) for your AWD (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-all-wheel-drive-works) first. The engagement mechanism is an electrical solenoid in the transfer case, and it's possible that the solenoid has over-loaded, or failed. For additional assistance, I recommend a AWD problem (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection)...
How How long can brake pads last? Brake pads last from 25,000 miles to 70,000 miles depending on their design and material. Brake pads are part of the braking system of every vehicle. Designed to handle high friction, when the...
Brake Brake hoses, sometimes used interchangeably with the term “brake lines,” carry brake fluid between the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder or brake calipers - depending upon the type of brakes you have. The pressure from the brake fluid...