Q: I dont know whats happening my car doesn't move for a bit unless i press on the gas for a bit to make it to 2100rpm and it jumps

Rearview mirrors are a great tool to have when changing lanes and reversing your vehicle. You can find your rearview mirror on your car’s ceiling, centered above your console, at the front. If you need a better view of what’s...

Its sounds like you could have a parasitic drain on your battery. You would need to have a technician trace where it is coming from (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/service-battery-cables). A common problem is with interior lighting in the car. There may be a...

Sounds like you might have a large vacuum leak. Think of your engine as a big vacuum cleaner. If the vacuum cleaner has a restriction then it slows down, if the port is completely open it goes as fast as...

Greetings! Your truck is considerably new, therefore the key, ignition, and the immobilizer system will have to be reprogrammed by the special equipment that is only available at the dealership, or by a licensed locksmith.

Hi, thanks for writing in. If the crankcase is building up pressure that will not equalize, then you have a clogged crankcase ventilation system, such as the crankcase air filter may be bad. Have the PCV valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-positive-crankcase-ventilation-pcv-valve) and air...

Hi there: What you're describing appears to be a problem with the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement); which powers many of your vehicle's components including the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning systems. When the belt or the pulley's that turn the...

Hello. A code p0013 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) stands for the variable camshaft timing solenoid voltage being out of range. This could mean low or high voltage. The variable camshaft timing is measured by a senor who's input is uses constantly by the...

Hi there. First check all of the fluids and make sure that they are full and top off all low fluids. Then check the battery and make sure that it has a full charge of 12.6 volts. If the voltage...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The power steering pump has likely failed. The pump gets its power from the drive belt, if it is tight, the power steering pump should be supplying plenty of hydraulic pressure at idle speeds....