Q: Car stuck in Park

Oil filters have a very important, yet really dirty job to perform. I don’t think even Mike Rowe (http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/dirty-jobs/) would want to tackle the dirty job of an oil filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-oil-filters-work). Before we talk about the oil filter, let’s talk...

Hello. EMI (electromagnetic interference) is electromagnetic energy that is passed through electronic devices. EMI is disruptive and can affect bluetooth devices and/or your GMC Safari's electronic system if not properly shielded. This is not a common problem, but it is...

Your water pump can be repaired, however the parts and labor to repair the pump may possibly exceed the cost of a new pump. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your home to take a...

Hi there. Unfortunately, diagnosing what type of service may have been performed by a different mechanic without physically inspecting the vehicle is difficult, as is knowing how long your vehicle can be driven with worn out ball joints and tie...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a wide variety of issues. If the symptoms appear to come and go then it may be possible that the symptoms are electrical in nature. A few things I would...

This may be a thermostat issue where the thermostat is not closing at the right temperatures resulting in the coolant running continuously throughout the motor which does not allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature. As you may know,...

If the check engine light is not flashing it is OK to drive the car with the particular code you have noted during the limited interval you are describing. A flashing check engine light would signify constant misfiring and you...

Hi there. When a car has issues accelerating, it is usually caused by a restriction of fuel, the fuel system's inability to properly mix air to fuel or an exhaust leak / vacuum leak of some sort. It's a good...

There is probably nothing exposed in the way of wiring in that location and even if there is the wiring terminals are insulated. Of course, the issue with foreign metal and potential wiring is short circuits. If you hear no...