Q: When I pulled up to get gas my car acted like it was going to stall out so we replaced the spark plugs

Hello. In this case, there can be many possible culprits, ranging from a failed brake light switch to a broken shifter mechanism. Since you noted that you have a faulty column shift handle, it would most likely be best to...

If the sway bar is broken I would recommend having the sway bar and/or sway bar links replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/stabilizer-bar-links-replacement). The sway bar keeps the vehicle level during turns and prevents either side from dipping in while turning. This improves the...

Hello and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. It seems that your tachometer (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-tachometer) is loosing voltage in the rheostat (the part that makes the meter work). The tachometer gets its signal from the computer or the ignition coil pack ground circuit....

Thats a good question. I will go through a few steps you can take to see where your problem is occurring. Get a UV light and dye to put in your coolant. Run your car until it is at operating...

The code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0130-obd-ii-trouble-code-02-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-i-sensor-1-by-paul-lancette) is for the oxygen sensor not putting out enough voltage, causing the vehicle to run rich all the time since the computer thinks it is running lean until the computer reaches its rich limit. Check the oxygen...

The distributor on the 1996 Accord has an integrated Cylinder Position (CYP) Sensor, Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) and Top Dead Center (TDC) Sensor. If you have replaced the distributor due to diagnostic trouble code P1382 setting, which involves faults with...

The reduced power light is on for either the catalytic converter is overheating or the transmission is malfunctioning. If the vehicle is able to shift through all of the gears, then check the engine to see if there is a...

Hi there. If you have a failure in one or more valve seals then that can cause the engine to burn a lot of oil. If this is the case then the valve stems need to be replaced and possibly...

A clicking noise on turning is very characteristic of a failed outboard CV axle joint. Sometimes, in such a circumstance, you can see that the rubber outboard boot is actually torn and leaking grease. If you see that (look behind...