Q: Back end sitting on axle and tires.

The distance to empty feature tells you approximately how many miles you can drive before you run out of fuel. Because you get worse fuel economy when towing a trailer, your distance to empty number is much lower when a...

The parking brake is a very important safety feature that helps keep your car from rolling when it is parked. However, it is very harmful to your vehicle to drive with the parking brake on. You should always release the...

Coolant leaks will only get worse over time. Generally, when coolant is leaking there will be a white residue at/or near the leak source. The best way to locate a leak that may not have an obvious source is performing...

You did not state the model or engine but I would say the exhaust manifold (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-exhaust-manifold) may have a crack or is warped. The dealer would not say you need a manifold unless a problem was noted. There has been...

Hey there. The brake lights use 20 amp fuse number 13. Check fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere) 3, 7, 10, 13, and 21. All of these fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) should be good in the fuse panel under the left side of the dash. Also...

It sounds like a defective torque converter or a bad transmission to me. Double check your fluid level after cycling the shift lever through the gears. Check your electrical connections and the adjustment of the range sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement). Check for...

Cable adjustment was the correct thing to try, but it won't help much if the ball and socket in the shifter is bad. The VW shifters use a nylon ball and socket joint that can crack, throwing everything off. Try...

Assuming that the passageways, including any through and within the plenum and intake are truly completely clear, there is likely a problem with other EGR system components. On your vehicle, Diagnostic Trouble Code P0401 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0401-obd-ii-trouble-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-flow-malfunction-by-jay-safford) involves not just blocked passageways...

Hi Lynda. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Replacing the fuse box is a rather delicate procedure that requires some specialty tools to complete correctly. With the car being more than five years old, it's quite possible that you're going to...