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Automatic transmissions are simpler to operate than manual transmissions are, but you should still be familiar with how they work. The shift indicator in the dash shows you the gear selected. You can also see this on the gearshift between...
A number of things may have occurred when the jumper cables were reversed. The battery cables themselves may be fried and require replacement in order to start the vehicle. The PCM or the main computer in your vehicle may also...
Fluids in your engine all look and feel different. Coolant is very thin, somewhat clear no matter the color and oily. When the car is running the cooling system is under pressure and if a leak develops it will certainly...
Hello. I think it is possible that your rotors have warped (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-warped-rotors) again, and this is causing the shaking you are experiencing again. If you do a lot of driving and heavy braking, this could cause the rotors to warp...
Hello Tom. P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) is the Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) code. While there are a multitude of components that can cause this code, the general concept is that your catalytic converter is not working properly. If you...
Hi there - it's possible that your problem source is the torque converter lockup clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-hesitates-and-then-jerks-to-go-into-first-gear-by-brenda) NOT releasing as the truck slows down. This would lug the engine as though it's in top gear until vibration, or an engine stop/start...
If the key will not unlock the door then you may need to have a service to come and unlock the doors for you. I would recommend getting a key cut to open the door and get a key FOB...
Whatever is causing your car to run rough is probably also causing it to drink gas. Look under the hood for any vacuum lines that may be off or in bad condition. It's surprising how many problems you can solve...
Compact cars as a class are generally meant to be commuter vehicles: with excellent gas mileage, an entry-level price point, and decent safety ratings for those who are on the road the majority of their time. These cars also make...
Engine Engine mounts, also called motor mounts, are crucial to your vehicle’s proper functioning; providing a strong grip upon the engine is part of what makes the vehicle function as the damage that would certainly disable the engine if the...