Q: Transmission cooler line fitting removal

The Shift to Park message can appear on the driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when you need to shift the transmission into P (Park). This message will occur if you try to remove the key from...

Hello. It sounds like you have interference motor that will need to be replaced. An interference motor is one that has very tight valve clearance between the cylinder head and the engine piston. If the timing belt breaks in this...

Intake gasket replacement is an involved job, but it's not such a huge task that it's worth junking the car over. It calls for 4.6 hours of labor. If the car is otherwise in good shape, I would suggest having...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1998 Oldsmobile LSS. The first thing to have checked in a situation like this is the transmission fluid level. Using the directions laid out in the owner's manual, inspect the transmission fluid...

Hi, thanks for writing in. There are many things that could cause a misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-can-problems-with-the-ignition-system-cause-misfiring_2), such as faulty spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs), a bad coil pack (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-coil), bad injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-injector), a faulty crank position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor) or something else. I would...

Hello and thank you for your question. Toyota vehicles have a self test built within the computer systems. When you put the key in the ignition and turn on the key to the On position or Accessory position, the engine...

Hi there. Typically a sticking valve does not cause the VVT solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-variable-valve-timing-vvt-solenoid-last) to fail, but it can increase vacuum pressure inside the motor that will lead to other timing related issues, which can trigger the same error codes. Anytime...

In your application, the passenger side CV axle does not use a carrier (center support) bearing. The noise you are describing could be due to failure of the same wheel bearing (not a rare occurrence, please read below), or the...

Hi there. Wen the engine was overfilled by an additional quart of engine oil, then the engine was trying to lock up as the crankcase pressure was too high and the pistons are pressing against the oil. I recommend draining...