Q: Random hard shifts

If your car is equipped with a vehicle security system rather than the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer system, it’s important to know a few things about how it works. When properly armed, the system will flash the car’s lights and honk...

The parking brake on chime sounds when you begin to operate the vehicle while the parking brake is engaged.

The catalyst inside of the converter can break away and cause rattling noises in the exhaust, especially on acceleration. Over time the catalyst material can break apart and cause partial plugging of the exhaust. If the catalyst is no longer...

If you ran the engine low on oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-level-is-low-inspection) then you may have damaged all the bearings in the engine and the noise may be in the camshaft lobes as they can get worn from lack of lube. Your engine...

Hi there. From the description you have given, it must of been the main fuse that blew, causing your vehicle to break down. Your vehicle's main fuse is a high amperage fuse, it is capable of carrying a large electrical...

The axle seal leak is unrelated to the flat tire you had. The purpose of the axle seal is to keep transmission fluid from leaking. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be okay to drive with a...

Hello. I would need to know what kind of vehicle this is to be able to give you the best possible information. If the key was installed wrong and will not come out of the ignition then most of the...

Hello. I would typically start by doing a compression test of the engine. If the compression is low then there is a timing chain issue. If the compression is fine then you may have an issue with the ignition timing...

Hello - a front-end alignment is neither required or useful after replacing a brake rotor. Replacing the rotor will not enhance, or detract from, your existing wheel alignment.