Q: Emergency brake was left on while driving.

When the transmission bangs into gear, it is usually due to either the engine or transmission mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount). When the mounts are worn out, they allow excessive movement that is noticed when switching between drive, park, neutral, and reverse at...

If you have confirmed correct fuel pressure when you changed the fuel pressure regulator, I would next check the engine coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) for the fuel injection system. That sensor, if failing, is generating a false "cold" reading, causing...

Hi there - based on the symptoms you describe, I believe your left front wheel bearing is shot. I would recommend having the wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will...

Hi there. The "good driver" light will not come on if there is a fault detected in the engine controls system; the other lights can accompany the check engine light as well, but there may be an additional cause for...

No, this is not a service YourMechanic offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

The oil filter should not be damaged by over tightening it, however you may want to be sure that the threads on the filter were not damaged by tightening it too much as this may cause it to leak. Generally,...

Hi there. A rough idling engine can be caused by a number of issues, some of them are serious while others tend to be minor, but the symptoms remain pretty much the same. The car will feel rough and bouncy...

Hi there. Typically an engine tapping noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) is caused by either cylinder head lifters that are loose or worn out, rockers and valves not properly adjusted, a timing belt or timing chain that is loose or crankshaft / cam...

Hi C.F. Theoretically, it could be both a brake or transmission problem. It could also be due to a wheel bearing wearing out. Typically a brake grinding issue will occur when the vehicle is slowing (in forward or reverse). The...