Q: Car Doesn't Start

Some of the signs of a cracked engine block is oil and water being mixed. Any external leaks on the block can be coolant or oil. The problem with a cracked block is that you can have the same symptoms...

You can use the engine but you are going to have a hard time getting it to work since the two years are a generation apart when it comes to the computer systems. The 1994 was an OBD1 and the...

It is possible that they put in the wrong viscosity oil. In rare instances, a defective filter will also cause low pressure. If there is too much oil, it will aerate and cause low pressure. Be sure the oil level...

Hello, thanks for writing in. It is surprising to me that there are no codes stored. Nonetheless, I suspect your timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) and gear set are worn sufficiently that the timing chain has jumped one or more teeth, and...

The catalytic converter has very very little to do with the transmission. The catalytic converter will keep the engine from being able to "exhale" and can cause engine problems and damage if faulty, but it wont cause direct transmission issues....

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2005 Chevrolet Equinox to start then die. The most likely causes for your vehicle are the crankshaft position sensor, MAF sensor, fuel pump relay, ignition coil, or a wiring harness fault. If the...

Hi there. Try unplugging the new throttle position sensor (TPS (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement)) and see if the engine runs normal and does not stall out. If so, then check the idle air control valve (IAC (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement)) and see if its functioning. The...

Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below...

If you have all the forward gears and do not have any reverse then you may have an internal reverse band problem or the reverse solenoid is the problem. You will need to have the transmission computer scanned and transmission...