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Hi there, and thanks for writing in. There are many possible causes of your transmission shifting issue, though it's impossible to tell what's wrong on yours without first inspecting it. It could have a low fluid level, it could have...
The shop was correct about how the ECU controls the field current of the alternator which will cause the alternator to charge the batteries. If the wire on pin 57, the dark green with orange stripe wire at the ECU,...
You may be able to spot the leak by performing a cooling system pressure test. This test is just as it sounds; a special tool is used to apply pressure to the cooling system, making leaks visible. Sometimes however, leaks...
If you had the compliance bushings replaced, you most likely have bad lower ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ball-joint-rear) or a problem with the rear bushings on the control arm. Have the joints checked by holding your hand on them while someone bounces...
Hello. Yes, from what you described, it does sound like this is an issue with the wheel bearings. You can find instructions for replacing the wheel bearings on this page (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-change-wheel-bearings-by-rocco-lovetere). If the problem persists after you have had this...
Hi, thanks for writing in. It would be highly recommended that you not drive the vehicle until the leak is located and fixed. One and a half gallons is basically the amount to fill the entire cooling system, so the...
Hey there. Oxygen sensors are located in the exhaust system, typically before and after the catalytic converter. Bank 1 is found on the driver's side - if the engine is a V6 or V8. On a 4 cylinder, it would...
Hi -Filling the windshield fluid reservoir (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/windshield-wiper-refill-replacement): Inside the engine compartment, towards the front of the engine compartment, in the corner there will be a flip cap with a picture of a windshield wiper. This is the wiper fluid reservoir...
Hi there. The transmission could have overheated as the vehicle was trying to escape the snow. Going back and forth many times will overheat the transmission fluid and make it boil. This will cause clutch materials within the transmission to...
The The dashboard in your car is the control panel of your vehicle. It provides you with all the information you need to know, as well as houses the instruments and controls for operating the vehicle properly. The dashboard provides...
Jeeps Jeeps have been around since before WWII, and they’ve been modifiable since the very beginning. Because of their unique nature, Jeeps sit in a class all of their own: a coupe, a convertible, and a capable off-roader, all in...