Q: I'm thinking about purchasing either a 2009 or 2010 Cayman base. Maybe an S. I'm trying to find one with around 50k or less miles.

Hello, by the nature of your concern, I would say that you have a power steering pump that is low on fluid. A power steering pump being noisy is something that should be looked at and repaired sooner than later...

The shift linkage can have problems that the vehicle is not getting all the way into park so the ignition can not be turned all the way off. The shift cable bushings are known to fail and may need to...

A rear main seal leaking on this engine is very common. The transmission must be removed to change it. I have seen this also occur from a failing PCV valve. It is it not functioning too much crankcase pressure can...

Hello there. Thanks for writing in about your 1972 Chevrolet El Camino. A few different faults could cause the vehicle to have shifting and acceleration problems. The most common would be the transmission linkage, low fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service), torque converter,...

The most common faults that cause your hard start can be a EVAP Purge Solenoid that is on the intake manifold. It's relatively easy to replace and only around $25. Or, it can be a fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) pressure issue...

First thing to do is to get the oil level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) back up to where it's supposed to be, and keep track of how much it takes to do so. If you have to add more than half the oil...

Hello...the headlight circuit is fairly limited in extent, so if you request a headlight circuit diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/headlight-is-not-working-inspection), a certified mechanic will get this resolved for you promptly. It is possible for both bulbs, left and right side (the low beam...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You can absolutely change the oxygen sensor in your Jeep. It is a very simply procedure of unplugging the sensor and unscrewing it. You will need a special socket to grip the sensor and...

It sounds like you may have a bad coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) that may be causing problems with regulating the temperature in the motor as well as impacting the air/fuel ratio and potentially the ignition timing controlled by the ECM....