Q: Possible slipping clutch? When in 2Nd or 3Rd I give it a bit of acceleration and the motor revs really high before engaging.

Hello, There is a common problem with the PCV valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/pcv-valve-hose-replacement) allowing oil to enter into the intake and burn oil on these cars. There is a modified PCV valve that has been made to prevent this from happening. I...

The first thing to check is the fluid level. Park the car on a level surface with the transmission in Park, and the engine running. The dipstick for the transmission is red. Pull it out, wipe it off and take...

Hello there, when the anti-theft system engages it can prevent the vehicle from running properly or starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) at all. This can be from a variety of issues but the most common would be a security module failure or a...

The ball joint on this vehicle can be replaced separately from the lower control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement). However, on this vehicle it is also a known problem where the ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) becomes loose inside the mounting in the lower control...

Hi there. The diesel particular filter captures the soot from the diesel burning off from the combustion chamber and keeps it from entering the atmosphere. You can remove the innards filter, but keep in mind that soot will be more...

Hi there: Sometimes minor fender bender can trigger other issues to appear, especially if a loose sensor or wire was damaged during the incident. If the engine is making a weird sound while the heater is active, it's possible that...

Hi there: In order to help you locate and gain access to the sensors that might be faulty, we'll need to know the make, model, year of your vehicle. However, there are many factors that impact fuel economy, from damaged...

The battery light will come on when the event that the battery is no longer being charged. The 'E' brake (parking brake) light comes on when the fluid is low in the master cylinder or there is a pressure difference...

Although dirty or contaminated oil can cause problems (with variable valve timing mechanisms for instance), dirty oil generally won't prevent a car from starting. "Bad" or old gasoline could prevent a car from starting though. If the engine cranks at...