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Your car may be equipped with tilting Head Restraints. This provides additional comfort, but it’s not available on all models. If yours is so equipped, here’s how you work them: Make sure the seatback is in the right position for...
The most likely failure is the rear end is having problems with internal bearings of the pinion gear. The noise you hear is the gears clashing in the rear end due to the bearings in the pinion gear. The ASB...
If your car is making grinding noise, and will not turn on then that is a sign that serious engine damage may have occurred. I would recommend having a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, listen to the noise...
Oil leaking down into the spark plug wells can causes the plugs to short out to the cylinder head, yielding the misfire you are experiencing. Replacing your valve cover gaskets, the plugs, and cleaning out the spark plug wells, and...
Hello. If a component rusted off and damaged the speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement), then yes, the vehicle may possibly experience issues shifting. The speed sensor plays an important role in the vehicle's shifting behavior, and can cause issues if it breaks...
This is a sign of a failing or worn out CV joint. A CV joint is packed with a special grease and sealed tight with the rubber or plastic boot, that is held in place with two clamps. A CV...
Tire pressure changes 1 PSI (up or down) for every 10 degree change in ambient temperature so temperature differences would not account for a large 8 PSI drop. The only other possibilities are leakage through the valve core and at...
Hi Sean. Thanks for contacting us today. I don't think Lexus is lying to you for some reason - more that they simply don't notice what you are feeling in the car. If anything, the dealership would want to find...
When When it comes to large, heavy-duty pickup trucks, the 2012 Ford F-250 only has two competitors – the Chevrolet Silverado HD and the Dodge Ram 2500/3500. Though the F-250 doesn’t outperform the Ram in the towing department, it certainly...
Comparing a small SUV or a crossover to a sedan or coupe doesn’t quite seem fair: while the crossover is likely to cost more, it will also have a different skill set than the car as well as a completely...
Once Once you have kids, the kind of car you have becomes very important. Suddenly, the amount of space, entertainment features, reliability, safety, and easy to clean interior become the top priorities. Here’s a list of vehicles meant to satisfy...