Q: Shocks

You can install slightly shorter hood struts. You can remove the existing struts which aid in lifting the hatch back -- take them to a parts store and request shorter ones. They make them in several lengths and only take...

Hi there. Typically the issue you're describing is ignition or fuel delivery related. It could be as simple as a crankshaft sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) that is faulty or as complex as a fuel / air mixture issue caused by a faulty...

Hello. Thanks for writing in. The check charging system and battery light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) is illuminating because the battery or alternator is failing in some way, or the sensors that monitor them are failing. The battery may not be holding the...

You will need to have the fuel tank smoke tested to see what is causing the fuel vapors to be getting into the engine when you are filling the tank with fuel. You may have a stuck fuel tank vent...

Hi there. Remove the battery cables and let the vehicle sit for about 30 minutes with no power. Then hook up the battery cables and turn on the key. Let the vehicle sit for about 1 minute. This will allow...

Motor oil can enter the combustion chamber through the valve guides, particularly if the valve stem oil seals are leaking, as well as past the rings. If there is a lot of oil, that would indicate a serious problem but...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. A low transmission fluid level means there is a leak somewhere in the system that needs to be addressed. With automatic transmissions, the coolant levels make the entire operation functional. With low fluid...

What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement). A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV...