Q: Need 3 motor mounts and spark plugs and wires how much how long? 2010 Volkswagon Routan

If no error codes are present, this is generally an indication that the base air fuel ratio may be set up incorrectly by the ECM. This can occur if the mass air flow sensor and idle valve are reading/operating incorrectly,...

Hey there. This is a common problem when the transmission synchros are going bad. These are small forks in your transmission that help get your car in and out of gear. When these get worn or break, you will experience...

This is usually a common issue when the idle air control module/valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) not functioning properly. This is a component that regulates the air intake as it is mixed with fuel just prior to being injected into the motor at...

Rodent damaging wiring can sometimes be more extensive than first appears. Previous experience tells me that there can be more than the one wire you found damaged. Wiring throughout the engine compartment should be thoroughly inspected for damage. Not only...

This may be related to low transmission fluid, or potentially a faulty transmission speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-speed-sensor-replacement) or transmission control solenoid. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid, which directs transmission fluid into the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's drive belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) is kept tight with an "auto-tensioner". This may be the pulley that has "popped" and released the tension. If that was the case, you would likely notice more issues...

Hi there - this transmission (5L40E) has problems with valve body wear in higher mileage vehicles that can manifest itself in some of the behaviors you describe. This is due to hydraulic pressure not being high enough for complete, rapid...

Hi there. There could be a couple of things going on in this scenario. The motor mounts may have loosened and need to be re-torqued. There could also be worn suspension parts that are now creaking under the torqued of...

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