Q: Car gets hot and accelerates when in park

There are many parts to a fuel system but only a few that actually can be inspected visually or otherwise on most vehicles. There are several things you can do to keep your fuel system running smoothly. Try to get...

The symptoms you have described have quite a few different causes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-stall). Common causes of this could be the MAF sensor, torque converter locked up, fuel pump failing, ignition switch, or fuel injector failure. Not all of these will trigger...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing more than one issue. P2070 is the code indicating the intake manifold tuning valve is stuck open. This may be linked to your performance issue. Dark smoke...

What you are describing sounds like potentially a worn out clutch. As you know, the clutch transmits engine power to the gearbox, and allows transmission to be interrupted while a gear is selected to move off from a stationary position,...

Hi there. The CV Joint on the right or left wheel in the front is popping the bearings and causing the vehicle to shake and vibrate as you turn. I recommend replacing both the CV Shafts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) on the vehicle...

Among the possibilities are faults in the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement), mass airflow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), vacuum leaks, a clogged fuel filter, defective EGR valve or control circuit, and worn out spark plugs and wires. A mechanic would simply investigate these...

Hi there. The OBD-II trouble code you listed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0346-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-sensor-a-circuit-range-performance-bank-2-by-valerie-johnston), P0346 is an indication of an issue with the crankshaft position sensor. When this component fails, it will cause the ignition timing system to operate incorrectly, and can be the source...

This may suggest the transmission synchros may be wearing out. Your transmission has small gear synchronizer rings that help to move the transmission in and out of the various gears. When these begin to wear out, you may notice it...

The torque converter and torque converter lock up solenoid should be evaluated. Another possibility is an internal hydraulic leak in transmission seals causing pressure to apply both reverse and forward gears at the same time, lock up the transmission and...