Q: My car is having starting issues - 2002 Hyundai Sonata
Figured I would give this a shot. I drive my car a lot and it's not in all time best condition. But, since it has been getting colder out when I first start my car it starts but the rpms drop and it turns off. ill try to give it a little power but if I give too much I get a knocking sound from the engine. Eventually I'll get it I t up enough that it stays on but usually when I first go to drive I press a little harder because it doesn't want to go. Hoping somebody can give me an explanation on what to do before I put it back in the shop! Thank you in advance!
My car has 255460 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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