Q: Lag loss of power
Sometimes I get lag in 3 or 4 gear. I've had oil change and filter,air filter but haven't changed fuel filter yet. I've put dpf additives in which I think has made some difference. Sometimes it's fine then it comes back again the lag.????
My car has 76000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
Headlights don’t always work, what’s the problem?
The headlights in your vehicle are high intensity display (HID) and work differently than the old-style headlight bulbs. These HID when they start to go bad will either start to dim or will blink on and off. The fix for...
What does the Replace Battery in Remote Key message mean?
The Replace Battery in Remote Key message appears on your driver information center (DIC) when the batter in the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. When a new battery is added to the RKE, the DIC alert...
Vehicle failed compliance check.
Hello you have two concerns going on here. Lets start wit the P0410 for the secondary air injection. Start by checking the fuses. You should hear the pump come on within the first few minutes of start up. If the...
1997 Explorer shaking at 55 mph and up
Get in touch with a good mechanic and get the tires checked. The balance on the tires is checked first. Bad balance would often do that. If you don't see anything loose when you jack it up, pull the tires...
Getting fumes and smell while idling and driving
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2003 Audi A4 to have fumes and a smell when idling. Generally any EVAP or gasoline vapor leaks will trigger a check engine light with an EVAP leak code. In some cases...
There's no oil in my car and it's making a loud noise when I drive
Try to add about 3 to 4 quarts of oil to bring it up to full mark and then see if engine noise goes away. You may not have damaged engine yet. If noise continues after adding oil then you...
Car shakes at idle, worse when compressor/accessories are on
This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...
How to tell if wiper switch or wiper relay is bad to fix wipers not working.
Claimed by Tim Charlet
Can a p015b be caused by a loose gas cap?
Trouble code P015b is not related to, or potentially caused, by a loose gas cap or any other EVAP system malfunctions for that matter. The code instead relates to degraded performance of one of the engine's oxygen sensors. In some...
Related articles
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
With With more and more consumers looking for better fuel efficiency, hybrid cars are taking off in ways that most of us never thought possible. Today, America’s top-selling compact car, the Honda Civic, is offered in a hybrid model with...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You’re a Wedding Planner
As As a wedding planner, the demands placed on your time are going to be significant, even if you’re only dealing with one or two couples. You need to be a master juggler when it comes to your time and...
The Top 5 Selling Cars in Alaska in 2012
Alaska Alaska requires a different kind of vehicle to handle both the terrain and the wintery conditions. While some of the most popular options for the Alaskan terrain in previous years included options such as the Subaru Forester and the...
Browse other content
Estimates
Cities