Q: Tranny kickdown on at freeway speeds causes massive white exhaust.

Your car is equipped with adjustable interior lights to provide better visibility during different driving conditions. They automatically turn on when you turn on the headlights, but you can manually control their brightness with the panel dimmer control. Here’s how:...

Hi, first I would recommend checking the fluid level under the hood and make sure the level is correct. If you are low on fluid, it can create pockets of air, causing a loss in power steering as you turn...

The coolant may not be leaking, but fumes from the overflow can be smelled when it is running hot. Your vehicle should be checked to see if the fans are working, and the thermostat is okay. A pressure test for...

There are many things that can cause a no start condition. If your timing belt broke, for example the engine on your vehicle is an interference engine, meaning it hits itself internally when the timing belt breaks. This usually bends...

If I'm understanding you correctly, it sounds like your engine is not turning fast enough or starting up. The slow cranking can be due to a defective starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), bad cables or connections to the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-cable-replacement), or a bad...

Hello. If the ignition coils are misfiring, this could cause the spark plugs to misfire and the car may idle rough. If this is the case, the ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) will need to be replaced in addition to the spark...

Hello, thanks for your question. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle has suffered some sort of transmission-related mechanical issue. Transmission grinding and popping is usually an indicator that the transmission has developed some sort of internal...

Hi there. What you're describing appears to be a major oiling and lubrication issue that is most likely causing your knocking and rattling noise. It's likely that the issue is in the cylinder heads, but due to the fact that...