Q: I have an oldsmobile alero and it won’t go over 35mph whats wrong and could it be the fuel filter

AvanceTrac is the electronic stability control (ESC) system used in Ford vehicles. It may also be referred to as “traction control” or “vehicle dynamic control” is other vehicle models. This system monitors the steering stability of the vehicle and engages...

When you look under the back of the car and you see only one pipe out the back then you have only one muffler and a resonator. The resonator is near the back and is used for lowering the exhaust...

Hello. It all depends on the sound you are hearing. If it is a whining sound, then you may be low on power steering fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-service) caused by a leak in the system or a defective power steering pump. If...

Hi, thanks for writing in. My first impression when you described the vibration is that you may have a bad motor mount. When you put the car in Drive or Reverse, the engine shifts slightly. If the rubber in the...

Hi there. First, check the oil level to the engine. If the level is low, then fill up the oil and check for any leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-level-is-low-inspection). If the level is normal, then I recommend adding 1 quart of ATF (automatic...

Hi there. If you're in dire straits to find the right type of oil, using a small amount of 5 w 20 should not hurt your vehicle; especially during colder times during the year. The 5 is the low end...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system...

Hi there. Try removing the battery cables from the car battery and let the computer (ECM) reset. This will clear any messages on the vehicle. Then the computer will relearn the information from the mirror. If the mirror is working...

If the struts are defective (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/strut-assembly-replacement), that can be a cause of vibration. It sounds like the struts have to be replaced anyway, so I would suggest doing that first. Check the exhaust system (is it all OEM?). Check for...