Q: Wheel bearings worn out?

If you mean that you want a regular style key in addition to your key fob key, the key itself may have to be purchased from the dealership. However, any hardware store, Wal-Mart, and some auto parts stores will be...

Hello. The Mazda parts catalog transaxle part numbers for the two years you cite are different. Therefore, these two transmissions are NOT interchangeable "out of the box." Sometimes the differences from year-to-year relate to electronics or controls which you "might"...

This is a sign of a blown head gasket. When your car overheats (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) and causes the cylinder head gasket to become compromised, this can cause a leak at the combustion chamber (which is also an area where coolant and...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2009 Nissan Altima. The downstream O2 sensor is the sensor used for catalyst efficiency. It is not the one in the manifold but the one after the converter. If you need help...

Hey there. This may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your...

Hi there. Are there any other lights illuminated? When the EPS light does come on, the electric steering system has detected a fault and can cause the vehicle to proceed into what may seem like a limp mode; we wouldn't...

Hi - the failure event you just experienced when returning home was almost certainly the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-serpentine-drive-belt) failing. This would eliminate power steering assist, the alternator (which would turn on your "Battery" light and others), etc. Check for problem...

Hi Pria. To be completely honest, you've got so much going on with your car that it would be very difficult to pinpoint the root issue going on that is causing all these symptoms from a computer. It's possible that...

Hi Harlie. Thanks for contacting us today. In some cases, an acceleration problem accompanied by a knocking sound might be caused by low engine oil levels, loose cylinder head lifters or perhaps an engine misfire. This might also be the...