Q: Hi Peter, I've noticed that when my car shifts from first to second gear I hear a sound almost like metal grinding, it's not loud

The first thing I would do is scan the vehicle for codes to determine if the TCM is still the issue. If codes for the TCM appear, depending on the code and the problem, you may be fine to drive...

It would seem that there may be excessive pressure in the system for some reason. Because you replaced the cap and now presumably this is keeping a better seal on the coolant from coming out of the cap, it may...

Hello. If your vehicle will not start after you washed the engine bay then it may be possible that something may have gotten wet. The first thing I would do is check to see that there is no moisture in...

Hello. Yes, the idler pulley (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) and tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) should be replaced with the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement). The bearing in the idler pulley wears out over the miles and the tensioner weakens with use as well. This is not a...

You have a short in this circuit or a fault that is drawing excessive current. It could be the coil packs, ignition module, or a wiring fault (a short perhaps). This will require some effort with a volt meter to...

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Hello There, It sounds like you may have a faulty fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) that may have been damaged as a result of running it out of fuel. As you may know, today's fuel pumps require the fuel to keep them...

You have two hood support gas charged shock supports that when they are weak and low on charged gas will not support the trunk lid as it should. You need to replaced both sides.

Failure to crank, that is no starter motor operation, does not implicate the fuel pump circuit in any way. First, the battery should be load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) to determine if it is usable. Batteries can "appear" charged but actually be...