Q: The Engine Shakes

Greetings and thank you for writing in with this question! Does the Check Engine Light illuminate when the vehicle stalls? If so, a certified mechanic (like those with YourMechanic) can scan the vehicle computer for codes. This type of stalling...

There are a number of ways for people to modify their trucks. Sometimes it is for utility reasons, like adding a snow plow. Other times the vehicle may be lifted to fit larger tires for better ground clearance. Here’s how...

Sounds like you brake pads are down to the metal. Brake pads have a metal backing plate, but the part that actually contacts with the rotor to stop your vehicle is a friction lining usually made up of an organic...

Hello. This is typically either an engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) or a cv axle problem. Both of these will cause this. Most of the time it starts out as a motor mount issue which will end up causing a failure in...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight. I would suggest checking the idle air control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve). If the motor is starving for air (similar to an engine being choked at normal operating temp),...

Hi there. There are varied opinions about switching from synthetic oil to conventional oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-the-risks-of-switching-to-synthetic-oil-in-older-cars). I am old school and believe you stick with the manufacturer's recommendation for oil type. Nowadays, most conventional oils are a synthetic-blend. I believe BMW...

Camber (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-tire-camber) refers to the amount, if any, that the top of the wheel/tire assembly is tilted in (or out) relative to an imaginary perfectly vertical position for the tire/wheel. So if you are looking at the side of your...

Hi there. Usually when the motor becomes flooded or has a hard time maintaining a solid idle, it's caused by either a vacuum leak or a malfunctioning idle control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve). However, this issue may also be caused by bad...

It may certainly be a head gasket or cylinder head issue. Remove the spark plugs being sure to place them in order. You ,may find that the plugs from cylinders 2 and 3 are a bit more ashy white compared...