Q: Car does not move when I step on the gas

As a general rule of vehicle warranty, you cannot modify your vehicle's exhaust system if it involves any smog-related component, such as catalytic converters, while your vehicle is still under an emissions warranty. Emissions warranties are valid for a longer...

Wearing a seat belt is a practice that everyone in the vehicle should follow. It is even a law in most states. The seat belt should fit snugly across the lap and shoulder, even on pregnant women. Pregnant women should...

Sometimes the hole can be saved, and sometimes it cannot. Methods for repairing the hole include chasing it with a tap, or using a HeliCoil kit. A HeliCoil is a coil-wire insert used to create new threads in the cylinder...

The EPC light refers to the Engine Power Control indicating a potential engine malfunction which is a general warning that could mean many different things such as the engine speed sensor, mass airflow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), or other issues related to...

Hi there. There is a Ford Recall (#14V286000 (http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2012/recalls/)) regarding your electrically-assisted power steering. This is directly related to the problems you are experiencing, and can also cause momentary loss of power assist. I would check with Ford to have...

Hello...the only reason that you would need a new oil pan is if the pan is corroded or physically damaged (tears, cracks, big dents, perforations). If the oil drain plug threads are damaged, that is repairable and the pan is...

Hi there. Although it's vital for a mechanic to complete a physical inspection to accurately pinpoint what's causing this "humming sound" and the gasoline smell, it sounds like you have developed an exhaust leak. In some cases, when the exhaust...

Hi there. I would recommend buying the stock vehicle, as the one with an engine replacement can have difficulty passing emissions. This may why it's registered as a "hot rod" in your state. If your vehicle passes emissions, you should...

If there are faulty motor mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) those should be repaired. Once that repair is made, if the noise persists, a noise of that "type" is often due to faulty axle joints. In your circumstance, though, inasmuch as work was...