Q: Car randomly jerks in first gear idle by red light but goes away when increased speed. However it returns at speeds of 2 rp

Hello, One of the pleasures of driving a newer car is the comfortable steering. When it suddenly becomes too difficult to turn your wheel, that can be an alarming feeling! There are a few different possibilities as to why your...

Hi there. If the battery is fine, then it may be a bad battery cable, starter, or even the security system. I usually try a spare key if there is one and also try starting it in neutral to make...

You need to pull out the coil and check to see if there is oil in the spark plug hole, or on the plug wire boot. If there is, then replace the valve cover and spark plug boots after cleaning...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1992 Dodge Spirit. A slow cranking motor can definitely impede a motor from starting. First thing you need to do is connect a battery charger and get the cranking speed up. As...

There are many possible sizes of sockets depending on the rim design and types of lug nuts used. Most aftermarket rims will use the same size lug nuts as original but require a thin wall type socket. Take the vehicle...

Hello - I think your transmission sluggishness (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/slow-rough-shifting-in-auto-transmission) is due to high mileage, and low internal hydraulic pressure due to a worn primary pump. Low fluid pressure will make gear engagement slow and weak, with slippage during shifts in extreme...

As long as the vehicle has a catalytic converter and muffler, you can put what ever pipe you want on the vehicle as long as the pipe is not near any fuel tanks, electrical wiring, and any brake lines. It...

Codes P0171 and P0174 indicate the engine control unit is detecting the engine is running too lean - too much air and not enough fuel. P0431 indicates the catalytic converter is not operating at peak efficiency - not cleaning up...

Your car uses the old Bosch KE injection system. It is a mechanical, electronic combination system that has the unique ability to run (though not very well) with the electronics not working at all, You might find that the section...