Q: I recently changed my Brake Pads and Rotors. Now when I push the brake down at the very end of the push it thuds really hard.

Chevrolet determined that the transmission on the 2009 Chevy Traverse that are equipped with the 6T70/75 6-speed automatic transmission (RPO MH2, MH4, MH6, and MY9 have breaks on the clutch wave plates. This causes the transmission to have no reverse,...

The child-protection system is a safety precaution that keeps children from being able to open the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To activate the child-protection lock, open both rear doors. The child-protection locks are on the side...

Using the right engine oil is vital – the wrong weight (viscosity) can cause any number of problems, ranging from premature wear and tear to low fuel economy. The only weight oil your car should use is 0W-20. You can...

Your car’s exhaust is not harmless. The engine runs by burning gasoline. This creates fumes that include a number of potentially harmful chemicals, including carbon monoxide. It’s possible for exhaust to enter your cabin at any point the vehicle is...

Hello. It sounds like the fuel pump is bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) or the fuel filter is clogged. It is also possible that there is a lot of water in your fuel system. Dry gas or sea foam will need to be...

This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

Hi there. The transmission reverse input clutch is slipping. Check the fluid to the transmission and smell it. If the oil smells like its burnt, then the transmission would need to be rebuilt or replaced. I recommend dropping the oil...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like a bad wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement). Wheel bearings can fail over time due to damage caused to the tight tolerances inside the bearings becoming pitted or damaged due to a lack of proper...

Since you have ran through water and stalled the motor you may have sucked in enough water to lock up the motor. Remove all the spark plugs and air filter and try and turn over motor to see if motor...