Q: Didn't lock dip stick down driving motor smoke or steam, transmission fluid every where. Now engine light on and transmission flui

This sounds like you have a busted clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-is-not-working-inspection) or transmission along with your axles being broken. The broken axles may be an indication that the transmission input shaft or clutch is broken. The engine oil cooler would have to...

Hi there. Oil inside the coolant reservoir can mean you either have a cracked head, A blown head gasket, or a warped head, or all of the above. To be safe, I would not even recommend fixing the head. I...

Hopefully, the issue is a blown fuse, in which case, you can check your fuses and make the repair yourself. Otherwise, you may need to take your Audi to the dealership, as convertible top repair often requires the use of...

Although you added fluid, did you check to see that the level was in the appropriate mark for what the temperature the engine is (cold/hot)? If so, its likely that the pump bearing has failed and which means the unit...

Hello there, a no-start condition is a very common fault. The most likely causes for this to happen on your 1999 Plymouth Breeze would be a battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), battery cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement), wiring harness fault, or...

This is odd, since generally the ABS light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-light-is-on-inspection) should come on for a few seconds with the ignition ON. My suggestion is to have the system scanned for diagnostic trouble codes which serve as a starting point for further...

Hello, Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the...

There are several possible causes for the idle to fluctuate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) like this. The most common causes are a faulty/dirty mass airflow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), a vacuum leak, an oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) that is reading incorrectly, or an idle air control...

Hi there: In general, when you experience a loss of engine power in a 2008 Ford Turbo Diesel pick-up, it's a sign of two potential problems. First and most common is that the fuel or ignition system is damaged, faulty...