Q: Can't accelerate above 35 mph

The engine has many moving parts that all work together to form the internal combustion engine (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-modern-engine-works). The engine requires a good lubrication source and a good cooling source for it to continue to work properly. The internal moving parts...

The rear park aid is a safety feature that helps you when you are parking or are in a reverse situation. When in reverse it audibly alerts you of your surroundings, and how close you are to hitting other cars...

Hi there. If the steering wheel is stuck and if the vehicle will not start then these problems may be related to one another. If the steering wheel is locked in one direction then that can cause the ignition to...

Yes. Never buy a Dodge Caravan. They have one of the worst transmissions out there. Those things are really bad. Now, if the line pressure is too high, that generally means that somewhere in the system there is a restriction....

Hello. It sounds like the torque convertor is malfunctioning causing the car to vibrate and shudder. It is also possible that there is a problem with the drive shaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/driveshaft-replacement) being out of balance. One more possibility is that the...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight. Many different faults can cause your 2013 Ford Taurus to crank but not start. The most common would be the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery). Before any other diagnosis is...

Hi there. It sounds like you may have a gear/synchronizer problem. It's most likely concerning the second gear assembly. The synchronizer allows the second gear to match the wheel speed before engaging to allow for a smooth shift. If you're...

An AWD model vehicle will have a different suspension design than the same vehicle with FWD. Therefore, different suspension parts will likely be used to accomidate the additional parts required to make the vehicle AWD. I would strongly recommend against...

Ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched then contracted repeatedly. The insulation develops small fractures that open when heated and close when cooled. When open, they allow shorting of coil...