Q: My oil is extremely milky

Is your car a manual or automatic transmission? Depending on which your vehicle is you could have very different problems. Your gear shift linkage could be broken, or there may be a problem with the transmission itself. Unfortunately, without more...

Hi, there could be multiple things involved with this issue. An engine requires three things in order to run by itself; fuel, spark, and compression of air. It sounds like the engine is able to run for a few seconds,...

The left rear bulb would need to be checked to see if it is bad. It's possible that there could have also been a blown fuse or a short that has occurred. A technician will be able to inspect your...

Noises like these generally come from worn suspension components or ones that may just require some lubrication. Ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/lubricate-ball-joints) and control arm bushings are usual causes for this type of noise. Hire an automotive technician experienced in vehicle steering...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. You may be having a problem with the torque converter lock up solenoid sticking and the converter staying locked up until the vehicle stalls. The engine will restart and...

A starter like any other mechanical and electrical part is subject to failing sometimes for no apparent reason. However, sometimes this is misdiagnosed as well and often times mistaken for something much more simple like a fuse, relay, or starter...

When the red battery light comes on, this is an indication that the battery is not being charged. The alternator is responsible for charging the battery. If the alternator malfunctions, a check engine light may be set due to charging...

You may want to check the voltage to the alternator. If you have a voltage regulator that i allowing the alternator to produce too much amperage, this may cause the alternator to produce too much amperage resulting in a burning...

Hi there - the clunking noise you hear from shifting forward-to-reverse (or vv), is the result of a small amount of wear and loose motion in the driveline. This could be a worn u-joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-universal-joint-u-joint), differential gears, or splined coupling...