Q: Hard to turn steering wheel sometimes and makes an awful screech sound

The front upper and lower ball joints may need to be replaced and causing the steering to bind. Also have the tie rod ends checked. The caliper pistons or the caliper slides are binding. The caliper will need to be...

If no error codes are present, this is generally an indication that the base air fuel ratio may be set up incorrectly by the ECM. This can occur if the mass air flow sensor and idle valve are reading/operating incorrectly,...

It is very possible that you could have an issue with your steering or suspension parts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-system-inspection). You may have a ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), tie rod (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement), or wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) that has some free play. I would recommend having...

Check the brake light bulbs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-bulb-replacement), sockets and grounds first - they endure the most harsh conditions, and are easiest to check. Given the "intermittent" condition you mention, the brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement) itself, and the brake light relay are...

Hi there. Aftermarket catch cans can help to reduce oil consumption on some engines. Some 3.5L engines are prone to excessive oil consumption after 100,000 miles due to low spots in EGR passageways. The catch can is designed to collect...

Hello - it is not likely a lube job will correct this - there are not that many components in the suspension these days that are grease-able. The squeak you hear (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-car-squeaks-like-a-baby-buggy-with-bad-springs-going-side-to-side-at-low-speeds-winding-roads-with-dips-by-carl-m) could be the strut bearing plates, which tend...

Hi - this problem sounds a bit more challenging as you have done all the logical things - well done! Remaining possibilities include coolant leaking into the exhaust (cracked cylinder head) which would give you white smoke with a sweet...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The fans can cause the vehicle to shake and vibrate. If you suspect the problem lies with the fans, start there. Check for any broken fins, extra noises, debris, or other obvious signs of...

The oil pump is driven by the engine. At higher engine speeds, oil pump pressure rises as the pump turns faster. However, when you let your foot off the gas, to brake, engine speed plummets and oil pressure falls as...