Q: Car shakes in First gear

The first danger that should be considered is the fact that items on the rearview mirror (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-dangerous-to-hang-something-from-the-rearview-mirror) are a distraction. Depending on the object they can partly obscure your view. Visibility is a main concern as well as depending on...

The Engine Power is Reduced message can appear on your driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when your engine is operating with reduced power. It is safe to drive your vehicle when this alert is displayed, though...

To begin, this isn't something an inspection would reveal unless the mechanic was specifically looking for it. Firstly, how high does the temperature gauge rise when you come to a stop? It is normal for this to occur, especially in...

Hello. We will be happy to assist you. Your description makes me get the impression that the vehicle may have two separate issues going on. The vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-shaking-or-vibrating-inspection) is likely to do with the motor mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement). The engine mounts...

Hello. The throttle cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-control-cable-replacement) could be sticking causing the RPMs to increase excessively if the throttle cable is holding the throttle open when it shouldn’t be. There also could be a bad throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or idle control...

As you may know, the alternator is unrelated to the O2 sensors and these will not impact the charging of the battery. The charging issue may be related to a bad voltage regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/instrument-voltage-regulator-replacement) which is a unit that monitors...

Hello - if you care planning to replace the power steering pump, and the steering pump, these components will come with new seals - no additional parts needed except for hose o-rings, which your mechanic will grab too. 43K miles...

Based on your description it sounds like your engine is overheating and the overheating is accompanied by a coolant leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-is-leaking-inspection). Coolant leaks can be both a cause and a consequence of overheating. Consequently, once the leak is repaired, your...

The fan circuit has a relay, switch contacts, and a temperature sensor. There may be other circuit components as well. If the fan is coming on when it is not supposed to, there is a fault in one or more...