Q: Hi I have a 2007 DTS... Coulum shifter... Will slide through all the gears but won't come out of park and light never comes out of

Hello! There are a few reasons in which a car may experience shaking. However, the most common cases are caused by suspension faults such as bad axles, bent rims, or tire imbalance. I strongly suggest having the suspension inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-system-inspection)...

Fuel pressure needs to be checked on your 1996 Lexus SC300. The fuel pump is cooled by the fuel, so running out of fuel can cause the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) to heat up and can become less effective or non-operational....

This may be caused by a variety of reasons, but the slow acceleration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) suggests that you potentially have a clogged catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) which could cause overheating (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection). I would definitely not recommend driving it under this condition. I...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. This is a common symptom on many cars when what is called a mass airflow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-mass-airflow-sensor-do) is not working properly. This is a unit that monitors air flow intake...

In today's vehicles, the majority of cars are able to go between 5,000-6,000 miles between oil changes depending on the health of the car's engine and assuming you are using a quality oil. For some, this is a matter of...

Hey there. The transmission control module (TCM) helps regulate fuel efficiency and power while storing information about the transmission system in its memory. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The...

What you are describing may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having issues with the alternator or with the charging system's electrical wiring. Start by making sure all of your battery terminals, ground connections, wires to the alternator, and wires to...

It is very possible that the quality control of those particular parts may not be what it used to be. It just depends on how many times you've had to replace it. Sometimes Parts can last for years and other...