Q: Ford Contour shaking and dying .

There are several different good driving habits that can improve the fuel economy of your vehicle. To improve the fuel economy of your vehicle, try these good driving habits. Operate the vehicle smoothly and moderately. Use steady speed. Slow down...

Your engine knock may be due to worn rod or crank bearings. You should have the oil pressure checked to see if it is within specifications. With over 220k miles you may need to have the bearings and/or the oil...

Hey there. The three different Check Engine codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) you mentioned (P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker), P0133 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0133-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-slow-response-bank-1-sensor-1-by-blake-griffin), and P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn)) would need to be diagnosed first to see why they are stored in computer memory. You will need the mechanic clear the...

Hi there, thank you for asking about your 2003 Infiniti FX45. The battery replacement has activated the "immobilizer" security feature. Consult your owners manual for instructions on how to disarm the system. Also, after replacing the battery, there is a...

Hello. It sounds like there is still some coolant leaking, and it may be leaking on the exhaust. The low oil light may be on because it is time for an oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) or because there is also an...

Hi there. The noise you're hearing may not be engine noise. You may be hearing debris being knocked around the blower motor. The debris may have fallen into the blower motor when you changed the cabin filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cabin-air-filter-replacement). Remove the...

The cause behind diagnostic trouble code P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn) is easiest to find by looking at the secondary firing patterns on the bank one cylinders. That will confirm if the too lean condition, that has caused code P0171 to set, affects...

As you may know, cold weather is extremely tough on batteries. Depending on the strength of the charge, you may not have charged the battery sufficient to a point for it to hold a charge. Generally, for a battery to...

Hi Matthew. Thanks for contacting us today. Typically when a car with a manual transmission will not start due to this problem, it is due to a failed clutch safety switch. If you'd like to request an estimate to have...