Q: Starting car

It is possible that this is a sign of impending catastrophic failure but not a guarantee. First, check to see if your vehicle is leaking any fluid and if so, verify the type of fluid. If you find a leak...

If your car is equipped with auto headlights, this is more than a convenience feature. They will automatically turn on and off based on the level of ambient light outside. That ensures better safety at all times while driving (we’ve...

A common misconception is that the only purpose of a fuel cap is for it to be a top for the fuel tank. It actually has many purposes and is a critical component of the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. If...

The most common problems for this car not starting is the distributor assembly components like the ignition module, coil, cap, rotor, distributor seal leaking oil into the distributor components. The best recommendation is to replace the distributor as an assembly....

Generally suspension components will not get stiffer unless there is something in the suspension system that is seized or damaged. A full inspection of the suspension system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-system-inspection) should be carried out. Loose steering on the other hand generally happens...

A few different parts can cause this problem. The ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-switch) or key cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-lock-cylinder) are most likely. Another possible cause is the security module. In any of these cases, hot wiring the car is not recommended as it...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's instrument cluster has a message center in the middle which will display a variety of information. You are able to change the display and the message that it carries with the appropriate...

Hi there - your symptom description suggests that an engine backfire in the exhaust has caused the muffler or catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter) to rupture. This would explain the noisier running and some of the smell you are experiencing. Check first...

What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...