Q: My car shifts gears just fine but it hardly wants to take off and the rpms go up very high but hardly accelerates. 1994 Honda Civic

Hi there. I would recommend having a technician come out and replace the knock sensor on the car. The knock sensor is on the engine block and detects if there is a misfire in the engine or a spark knock....

There is a TSB for a possible crack that can form in the right side exhaust tube, and cause a noise characteristic similar to what you are describing. The pipe will have to repaired, or replaced, based on the damage...

There are a number of driver-set functions which may cause the "3-beep" symptom: "top of the hour" clock warning (so you can catch the news), speed warning, icing conditions warning, etc. These are all set on the On-Board Computer. Check...

Hello. I believe that you are experiencing a problem with the idle air control valve. It probably has built up some carbon. When the engine warms up it requires less air at idle so this valve closes a little more...

Hi there. The code p0403 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0403-obd-ii-trouble-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-circuit-malfunction-by-jay-safford) is for the EGR circuit that shows it has malfunctioned. The code p0430 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0430-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-2-by-spencer-clayton) is for the catalytic converter showing that its below threshold. Check the harness to the EGR and make sure that...

Hello. Shaking can be caused by many things. If the transmission mount was recently replaced then I would also take a look at the engine mounts to see if any of them also need to be replaced. Worn or damaged...

What you are describing sounds like a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. This sensor relays vital...

Hi there. When it comes to rebuilding an engine and buying an engine that is rebuilt, there could be different cost when it comes to the job. When rebuilding the engine, there are engine kits that are in need to...

Not necessarily. The fault could easily be in an engine control system that "indirectly" affects transmission operation. The best thing to do is download the diagnostic trouble codes which will give a general indication of he fault but to actually...