Q: Key will not turn to start the car

A new or nearly new car battery in most of today’s vehicles is fully charged if the voltage is at about 12.6 volts. When a battery starts to age the voltage that it can store will start to be less...

Adding a quart of oil every 2000 miles is annoying, but it's within tolerance of what many manufacturers specify as "normal consumption." If you like the car, and aren't bothered by the A/C issue, I would say keep it and...

Greetings! The problem indeed likely lies within the battery itself. Some batteries (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-diagnose-a-car-battery-drain_2) get to a point when it will lose its ability to hold or receive an electrical charge. When this happens it is nearly impossible to revive a...

Hello. It is possible that there is something that is defective in your fuel system. This could be a fuel screen or parts that would cause the fuel pump to malfunction. It is unusual for you to have problems with...

Hello. If servicing the fluid and filter did not help, then it may be possible that the transmission is worn. If any of the clutch packs that the transmission uses to shift wear out, they may slip and cause harsher...

Hi There, Although there is no way to guarantee what the cause may be, what you are describing sounds much like what happens when the idle air control valve (IAC) is not working properly. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement)...

Your vehicle uses electronic throttle control to maintain the desired idle speed. In this system, the engine control module (ECM) receives input from various sensors to determine how much the throttle should be open. It then opens and closes the...

Hi there. We have two great articles posted here on our website that will really help you learn more about the EVAP system and specifically the purge solenoid. The first is this article which explains what the P0455 OBD-II trouble...

You need to check the charging system to make sure the voltage output is not over about 13.7 volts. If it is then have charging system checked. The fog lights and daytime running lights are on different circuits and should...