Q: im a first time driver and i got a rx8 i want to know everything that i need to know about my car

The noise would have to be heard to give a diagnosis for this. The noise may be coming from the brakes or suspension. The rack and pinion may be causing the issue but this would be difficult to determine without...

Try to put the blower on high speed and move the mode to floor or windshield to see if any air is felt or the noise from the motor is heard. If you hear the blower running but still get...

You are absolutely correct. The MIL came on as a result of a fault in the engine computer. Because your vehicle is newer than 1996, then it has OBD-2 diagnostics which will allow any scan tool with OBD-2 capabilities to...

Probably one or more electrical connections are getting wet when it rains. The wheel speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement) for example is at wheel level (inside the wheel arch), and catches all sort of road spray. Once you find the problem connectors,...

Hi, thanks for your question. I'd be happy to help. The diesel battery may be heavy duty compared to the petrol engine. The two batteries should be compared for size and height to be the same and the terminals (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/battery-terminal)...

Check the ground wires on the back of the vehicle as they are either broke or loose. Over time the bolt that holds the ground wire to the frame tends to become rusty causing the ground to have a high...

Hi there. In most cases when you overfill the transmission fluid it can cause excessive foaming of the fluid or possible internal component failure due to excessive pressure inside the hydraulic lines. Sensors like the speed sensors however are rarely...

What you are describing sounds like a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds...

Hello. Typically diagnosing a random problem like this where the warning lights come on and off can confuse a lot of mechanics who firmly believe that a component or part must be damaged to cause a light. However, in most...