Q: Transmission slipping upon warm up

Engine oil lubricates the engine and helps prevent harmful friction from developing. The right type of oil is necessary as well. While all oils work in the same way, using an oil that is too thick or too thin can...

The car finder feature is useful when you can’t find your vehicle, such as when it is in a crowded parking garage, or it is dark out. To use the car finder feature, press the Lock button twice on the...

Hello. If the engine seems to lack power than that can be caused by a number of things. Most of the time this is caused by a weak fuel pump or a failing catalytic converter. As for the headlamp the...

Hello there, thanks for your question. I believe you are correct in the fact that the starter is most likely your issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter). If all the lights, windows, radio, and wipers all function properly as they should, most likely the...

Hey there. This sounds like you may have a rough idling problem that tends to get worse once the car is put into gear. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as low fuel pressure, faulty fuel injectors...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The ESP light is handled by the ABS controller. If you scan the ABS controller with computer scanner you can get the error codes that are stored and begin troubleshooting. Most likely a wheel...

If you are having an electrical system problem that is causing the lighting and other systems to have erratic issues then you need to check the alternator wire connections on the back of the alternator for loose or bad connections....

Hi there - your symptoms suggest a fuel supply issue, quite likely a fuel pressure check valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-takes-multiple-tries-to-start-when-cold-fine-when-warm-new-battery-dlr-says-check-valve-on-fuel-pump-assembly-needs-entire-assembly-by-scott-f) or fuel pressure regulator issue. Either of these can allow fuel pressure in the injection system to leak down while the vehicle...

The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of the vehicle as specified by the manufacturer. GVWR includes maximum passenger capacity, maximum cargo capacity (not including towing capacity), and a full tank of gas. While it never...