Q: Oil changing

When cleaning the rear view mirror, it’s important to not spray any cleaning solution directly on the mirror, as this can cause damage. Instead, spray glass or mirror cleaning solution onto a towel, and then carefully wipe down the rear...

It could be the spark plug (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs), ignition coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-coil), or coil boot causing the misfire. You may also have dirty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-injector) that need to be cleaned. Have the ECM scanned to see if the misfire code is...

A car is a mechanical device that wears out in a predictable pattern. Therefore, tune-ups are NOT determined by personal predilection. If someone tells you, "In my opinion, a tune up consists of....", run for the exits! In other words,...

Hey there. The most likely problem is the bulb holder / socket itself. It may look fine but probably has a crack or break internally. Also possible (but rare) is the circuit board within the tail lamp housing itself. I...

It sounds to me like your are having a bit of transmission trouble. First, check the level and condition of the transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). If the fluid is dark and burned, there may be a mechanical failure inside the unit....

Hi. The first thing to check is the fuse. If the fuse is good, you can use a test light to make sure there is power at the fuse and to the wiper motor. Simply touch the test light to...

Hi There, Code P1381 is related to the crankshaft position sensor malfunctioning. The crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is an electronic device used to monitor the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. This information is used by engine management systems...

Hi There, I believe you may be on the right track in terms of the starter gear not disengaging from the flywheel quick enough upon start up. This can happen for a couple of reasons. Either the starter solenoid itself...

The required gear is determined by the number of speedometer drive gear teeth in the transmission output, the rear end gear ratio (3.89, 3.08, 4.11, etc.), the tire diameter, and the number of RPM's the speedometer needs to "see" at...