Q: Car starts then dies

Until the suspension is inspected and verified against any failures that would compromise safety, there is no way of knowing if this vehicle is safe to drive. This inspection can be performed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/book/?mktg_jid=358) by YourMechanic at your location, or at...

Hi there. Though misfires can be caused by a number of reasons, a misfire that is present only when the vehicle is first started only has a few common causes. Most of the time this is caused by oil or...

If your vehicle is shaking and losing power, the most likely cause is fuel or ignition system related. I would recommend having the fuel pressure checked by a qualified professional to determine whether or not the fuel pressure is within...

Hi there. I'll be glad to help you on your brake question for your 2006 Volvo. You are right, even if you have not looked at your brakes frankly (you should be a Mechanic!). That is, you cannot just throw...

Hello. When you get the P0421 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0421-obd-ii-trouble-code-warm-up-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn), it usually means that you have a failing catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement). It is very common for converters to fail on this vehicle over time. Most of the time I use a scan...

Hi there. Today's modern automatic transmissions are much more complex than in years past. Because of this, your shifting issue may be caused by several individual internal components such as the ring gear, central gear, or even the torque converter....

Hi There, 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...

This is a vehicle safety issue. You can contact Ford Motor Company, at their main customer service number, and also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. You...

The first thing to do is verify the fluid condition and if it is full. If the fluid is full then smell the fluid and put some fluid on a white towel to see if it is very dark and...