Q: fuel guage

The most likely cause for this is that the transmission torque converter overdrive lock up clutch inside the converter is chattering when it is engaging after about 45 mph. The problem may be with the solenoid that operates it or...

Hello. This can be caused by many things on this vehicle, but the most common one is the crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). I have seen many of these fail on this car and cause this. I usually use a scan...

Hello there. The jerk when shifting from park to drive is a common problem with your 2006 Cadillac CTS. The most common causes are the engine mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) or the transmission mounts. Your vehicle has several engine mounts and transmission...

Hi there. Different people who check the emissions on a vehicle may only check the computer and the gas cap. They may not check under the vehicle for any signs of fuel leakage. That is probably why the vehicle passed....

Hi there. With the limited vehicle description, all I can mention is that the throttle pedal position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-accelerator-pedal-position-sensor-replacement) needs reprogrammed or replaced or the gas pedal cable is out of adjustment and need adjusted (carburetor cars). The throttle is...

This is a vehicle safety issue. You can contact Ford Motor Company, at their main customer service number, and also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. You...

The occurrence of code P0900 is probably not related to Service Campaign 15B22 (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10058725-1330.pdf?_ga=1.163152181.88204048.1469644261). That service campaign was initiated by Ford because TCM's were failing to set codes (illuminate the check engine light) when faults occur. Your situation is the...

Despite your commands (dash versus defrost, etc.), if air is only blowing out of the defrost vents, but not the central dash vents, that means the blower door system is malfunctioning. The cause could be electrical or mechanical in nature....

The Hyundai owner's manual (https://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/wp-content/plugins/pdfjs-viewer-shortcode/pdfjs/web/viewer.php?file=https://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/manuals/2004_hyundai_sonata.pdf&download=true&print=true&openfile=false) specifies a wide range of oil viscosities for this vehicle. See page 6-5 at the foregoing link for full details. Overall, you will be OK with 5W-30. Synthetic oil is always preferred. The stalling could...