Q: Steering rack leaking fluid

There is really no way of knowing how long an engine will last, but one could expect it to last more than 62,000 miles. GM has been trying to figure out why there is a common failure across many models...

Hi there. On a vehicle, such as yours it is common for certain components to not receive adequate voltage. This is due to the added accessories a BMW vehicle has. Also, a possibility is that it will need a software...

When a transmission fails, the vehicle will seem as though it is in neutral. Sometimes if you rev the engine high it might move slowly. If this is the case of if the vehicle does not move at all, yes...

The enhanced traction control (ETC) and anti-lock brakes (ABS) are part of the same system. The control module receives inputs from the wheel speed sensors. It then uses that information to control hydraulic pressure to the brakes and control wheel...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Volkswagen Passat. Trouble code P074 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0741-obd-ii-trouble-code-torque-converter-clutch-circuit-performance-or-stuck-off-by-jamahl-walker)1 indicates: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off. If you need help with getting this fixed, consider YourMechanic, as one of our mobile technicians can come...

Since you have had the water pump and intake gasket replaced in the last two years, I would recommend having the system pressure tested and inspected to see if the radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) is leaking or the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) is...

Hello - based on your description of the vehicle behavior, it would seem like your clutch is slipping (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/clutch-out-in-car) when you upshift. A worn clutch, weak pressure plate, or clutch disk contaminated by oil, will slip, causing the momentary loss...

Hi there: Sometimes this chirping sound when the defrost is on is caused by leafs or other debris that gets stuck underneath the dashboard or the vents near the front windshield. In some cases, it's the blower motor or vent...

Check the engine temperature gauge. If the temperature is in the normal (usually mid-way) range, then the vehicle is not overheating. If the vehicle is running hot, though, you can request an engine overheating diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) and the responding certified...