Q: My power steering isn't working

Hello. Pinpointing where the noise is coming from will greatly help us determine why there is power loss. If the drive train makes noise and the engine seems to lose power, that usually indicates a transmission issue. Have the transmission...

Hi there. There are a few different things that can cause this. It can be the fact that the speedometer is not working due to a bad transmission speed sensor. This can cause the computer to not know when to...

There are many components that work together to ensure your vehicle produces low emissions. It can be something as simple as a vacuum leak or faulty PCV valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/positive-crankcase-ventilation-pcv-valve-replacement), or even a faulty oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) or catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement)....

Hello. The new electronic throttle systems are very sensitive to a driver using two feet to drive and if you are still touching the brakes and trying to accelerate it will not let you. This programming is due to all...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a...

Hi there. The time of labor to remove and replace the clutch slave cylinder on a 2003 Honda Element is about 3 and a half to 4 hours to replace including bleeding the hydraulic system. If you need further assistance...

Hi There, Generally, a white or gray colored smoke (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) is a sign of a potential blown head gasket. A blown head gasket can cause a bit of a vapor to be produced due to the coolant being leaked into...

Your parking brakes may have seized. Try to jack up a back wheel and see if it can be turned to see if the brakes seized? If it did then you will need to have the parking brake cable and...

If the starter is not releasing from the flywheel, when you let go of the key, the starter likely has an internal fault. It is also possible that the circuit is not opening, as commanded, when you release the key....