Q: Car wont go into gear after starting it

You are thinking in the right areas for this issue. Even after cleaning the MAF sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-mass-airflow-sensor), it still may require replacement. The catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter) may be clogged. The transmission could be slipping. If the RPMs go up and...

If it isn't grayish or blueish, then its just steam and it's nothing to worry about. Even if it is grayish / bluish, thats a little bit of oil burning, which wouldn't be all that surprising for a 15 year...

Hi there. It appears that the issues you're experiencing may be caused by the ignition lock cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-an-ignition-lock-cylinder-by-timothy-charlet). In some newer vehicles (made after 2000) this part has multiple springs inside the cylinder that allows you to press the key...

Hello. The misfire that you are getting on that cylinder may be caused by a dirty or failing fuel injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement). If compression is fine and if there is good ignition then it may be a fuel issue. If the...

Oil pressure switches can develop external leaks (that is, they can leak oil onto the engine) and/or the switch can fail internally such that the switch either fails to warn of low oil pressure or the switch goes off prematurely...

Hi there. Our technicians come to your home or office 7 days week. Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with a driveshaft replacement service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/driveshaft-replacement). Quotes cannot be generated via the ask a mechanic portal. Your...

You should have the computer scanned for misfire codes to see if it identifies the cylinder that is misfiring and you may then need a spark plug and coil replacement or plug wires replaced. If only does this when cold...

Hi Brad. Thanks for submitting your question tonight. Unfortunately, when aftermarket alternations are made to a vehicle, our ability to offer accurate repair tips and advice is compromised, as we don't offer tips on aftermarket alterations. You should probably consult...

The transmission fluid temperature sensor is part of the transmission hardware unit on top of the transmission. It is replaced as part of the whole component.