Q: I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra with 202k miles on it. Recently I noticed that my car jerked when going between first and second gea

Your car is equipped with active head restraints. These are much more than mere headrests designed to make you more comfortable while driving or riding. They’re actually part of your car’s safety system and activate during rear end collisions. Here’s...

As a safety precaution do not park the vehicle in the garage until the problem is fixed. The gas tank is made out of plastic and you may have a leaking tank or fuel line. The easiest thing to check...

Hi. I think you have a fuel supply problem. Either the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) is failing (rapidly), or the fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement) is failing - only working in short bursts until the contacts get so hot they won't pass...

Hello. If the engine mount was put on upside down then it should be replaced. Most of these mounts will only be installed one way, but if he got it in upside down then it should be replaced as these...

Hi there. Unfortunately, performing a transmission flush can create more problems for the transmission than it helps, especially with higher mileage. The debris gets stirred up and travels throughout the transmission. A transmission service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) should involve dropping the transmission...

Hi there - yes, you can top off your oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-add-oil-to-your-car) through the dipstick, although this will be pretty tedious. After adding some, be sure to let it drain into the engine thoroughly, then be extra careful in "reading" the...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a voltage regulator issue that might not be allowing the alternator to charge the battery sufficiently. The voltage regulator could be allowing the alternator to supply too much or too little amperage...

Hi there. This warning light on a hybrid indicates an electrical glitch or error code has been triggered and stored in the ECU of your Hyundai Sonata. Sometimes it can occur after replacing a battery or battery cables. The solution...

Normal engine operating temperature should read between roughly 190 and 215 degrees on your temperature gauge. If what you are seeing is outside of this range, there might be a problem. If a problem exists, it could be due to...