Q: Shut off

Hello! Thank you for writing in with this question. This concern is likely related to the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). If the TPS is faulty, it sends an incorrect signal to the vehicle’s computer system, which can result in surging...

It sounds like your shift cable has failed, and needs to be replaced. The part you're describing sounds like the plastic end of the cable, and it attaches to a metal part of the shifter. When this breaks, the entire...

All three problems may be related. You will have to get the computer scanned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-on-board-diagnostics-obd-system) to see if you have a bad speed sensor. The speed sensor will sense the speed in which you are going; the computer will use...

Hello. If the Check Engine Light is on, then the first thing I would do is retrieve the trouble codes. The Check Engine Light is likely related to your performance issues and retrieving the trouble codes may reveal some information...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It all depends where the smoke is coming from. If it is from the exhaust then your engine be running rich and starting to foul out the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs). Have the computer tested to...

Hesitation can be caused by a number of components even if the check engine light is not on. A bad mass airflow sensor, coolant sensor, throttle position sensor, ignition coil or module, or even a fuel delivery issue. If an...

Hello - yes, this is possibly a programming issue with your CVT (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/why-is-the-cvt-transmission-whining-noise-so-loud-when-driving-by-ronald-h) transmission. While Subaru CVT transmissions don't fail outright all that often, there seems to be a wide range of operating smoothness, which depends on the transmission controller...

Based on the parts diagram (https://www.wholesalegmpartsonline.com/products/VALVE-Engine-Crankcase/2668790/12589440.html) for your vehicle, the PCV valve itself is mounted to the intake manifold. See the part identified as No. "529" (ACDelco #12589440) on the just referenced parts diagram. Replacement of the valve might require...

If the smoking is a bit of a white or steam colored smoke, this may indicate a leaking or damaged cylinder head gasket. cylinders will generally cause a misfire and potentially compression leaks from one cylinder into another. Low compression...