Q: Check Engine Light is on

Sounds like its almost time for a transmission rebuild. An automatic transmission has rubber seals inside similar to o-rings. These seals get hard over time and no longer do their job. Letting the car heat up also heats up the...

It sounds like you may have a transmission that is not shifting into second or third gear and would need to have the system checked to see what is causing it. Whenever a used vehicle is purchased, it is a...

Your engine oil usage is considered normal when you ask a dealer or manufacturer. They will tell you that one quart for every 750 miles is considered okay by their standards. Has your Accord always used this much oil, or...

Hello. If you have poor connections at the ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) then that will cause cylinder misfires. These loose connections can also shorten the life of the ignition coils. The connectors need to be replaced in order to ensure that...

Hi, the blue-grey smoke you mention is your engine burning oil, probably due to worn piston rings or valve guides and seals. This is expected from an engine with 300K miles on it. Unfortunately for you, California has pretty stringent...

Hello. It sounds like you do not have a transmission problem at all. I have seen this same vehicle have electrical issues which will cause the vehicle to stop shifting correctly. If the transmission continues to go out, I would...

Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The light you are referring to is most likely your oil pressure sensor light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-light-is-on-inspection). When this light comes on it is never advisable to drive your vehicle. This normally comes on when...

Hello - most likely the throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-accelerator-pedal-position-sensor) (part of the electronic throttle) has a fault. Since the "auto stop-start" mechanism depends heavily on successful operation of the TPS, any quirk would endanger safe operation of the "start" sequence....

The engine should be inspected to determine the cause of the noise and the smoking. However, if the oil pressure warning light came on, the engine might have been damaged due to inadequate lubrication. The present smoke may be due...