Q: My van is shifting very slowly, I have to mash down on the gas to get enough speed for it to shift. Could it be the speed sensor?

Since you've noticed there have been vibrations with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) since you got it serviced, were there any other services performed at that time such as new tire installation or wheel rotation/balancing? If the wheels were balanced,...

From your explanation of what is going on with your van it sounds like you have some serious problems. If the brakes are making a lot of noise and are metal to metal then you ay indeed need to replace...

On many vehicles, the door panel does not need to be removed to replace the side mirror (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/door-mirror). The mirror usually has a small trim piece to cover up the mounting nuts on the interior side of the door. If...

Hello, first thing to check of course is fluid level. If the fluid level is low, any number of weird symptoms can occur. Your symptoms sound like the valve body may be sticking from a bit of grit or leaking...

Hello - while an exhaust leak can have a minor effect on emissions, I would not expect that to cause a "Fail" - UNLESS your state or metro area does tolerate an exhaust leak for safety reasons (carbon monoxide poisoning...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you will likely want to look into is the fuel on the spark plugs. It sounds like one of your fuel injectors may have failed. If they are leaking and too...

Hi there. A rattling sound can be caused by simple problems like a loose bracket or a larger issue including a fan blade that is warped, internal engine components like valve lifters not receiving enough oil and drive belt pulley's...

Hi there. Typically what you are describing is an indication that a tune up service is due. As the vehicle's ignition and fuel system components age, they will collect excessive levels of carbon deposits, which makes it more difficult to...