Q: Servics engine light came on and i smelled fumes and my car had a jerky kinda feeling to it

While your car has a glove box that provides substantial storage for important paperwork, manuals and other items, it also includes an auxiliary box above the glove box. It’s smaller and provides more limited room, but still offers important storage...

There are many variables that go into diagnosing a problem like this. To give you some ideas things like low fuel pressure, an ignition module failing, a clogged catalytic converter among many others can cause symptoms like you are describing....

If you are able to put the transmission in reverse, but it just wont go and acts like its in park/neutral, you could be having internal transmission issues. There are many components inside an automatic transmission but things like a...

Hello. Most of the time when you get squeaks when hitting bumps it is due to worn out suspension bushings or an issue with the struts. I usually get the vehicle in the air and fully inspect the bushings and...

Is the grinding noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/grinding-noise-when-key-turns-in-ignition-inspection) coming from the starter as it is being turned, or from the engine when it is starting up? The starter will grind when it is improperly installed, or it is broken and the gears are...

Hi there - the engine in your Odyssey (and newer than 2005 Odessys) is a Honda "J35A7" engine code, 3.5 liters displacement. Make sure your supplier source documents that you are getting this specific engine model for compatibility. The engine...

Hello - check fluid levels first, especially power steering and transmission. Check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is illuminated or not. Most auto parts stores will do this for you for free on a "time-available" basis. The...

Hi There, It sounds like your vehicle may be a bit low on transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or you may potentially have a bad transmission control solenoid. As you know, the transmission works on hydraulic pressure built up from the fluid...

Hi Patricia. Thanks for the additional information. An issue like this is often an indication of either an internal seal that is leaking inside the transmission, a damaged torque converter or a damaged shift solenoid. Sometimes it just a problem...