Q: My Check Engine Light is on and my engine starts to shake when accelerating.

Hi. This should be inspected soon as damage to the underside of the car can be costly. There are metal and rubber mounts that hold up the exhaust system which over time can become loose. This could also cause damage...

The things we check first with vibration problems are tire and wheel inspection and undercar components such as tie rod ends (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-tie-rod-end), rack and pinion steering, and wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-wheel-bearings). It may be as simple as a balancing weight that...

Hello. If your vehicle is losing transmission fluid and there is no noticeable leaks then it may be possible that the transmission is burning the fluid. I would check the fluid for any signs that the transmission may be burning...

Hello, thanks for writing in. From my experience with eBay sensors, chances are that it is bad. This happens all of the time with these sensors. A bad crank position sensor can also cause this as well as a failing...

Hi there. Sounds like the alternator is not functioning correctly. Check the belt to the alternator and make sure that its not slipping. If so, then the belt should be replaced. Check the alternator for a full load. If the...

If you are hearing the noise at idle when the car is not moving, generally the noise you are describing originates in the engine, the transmission (torque converter runs even at idle), and/or the accessory drives. However, if there is...

Hi there. It is likely that the ignition switch or ignition relay is damaged. These two components typically cause the type of symptoms you are describing. It might be a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your...

Hi There, 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, turning on AC or engaging the brakes). The Manifold Absolute Pressure...

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...