Q: While driving car wouldn't shift correctly, then the car shut off, tried to crank it and the starter clicks and car won't start

The engine specifications are 6 psi below 1000 rpms. It will go up 18 psi at 2000 rpm and 24 psi at 4000 rpm. The instrument panel will illuminate the Low Oil Pressure Light if the pressure is low from...

Greetings! We will be happy to assist you. I believe the clutch problem likely stems from a faulty slave cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-clutch-slave-cylinder). Very common problem on manual vehicles. The master cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-clutch-master-cylinder) may be the issue but not as likely. The...

You need to have the engine computer scanned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) to see what trouble code is stored. Not all codes will cause the engine to run bad or cause a noticeable problem. For instance, a trouble code could be triggered by...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1986 GMC S15. You don't say whether you have an automatic or manual transmission, so I'm not sure how to help you with your shifting concern. As far as the engine performance...

Hello. Any time you feel vibration in your steering wheel at a certain speed, but not at other speeds, it is caused from something being "out of round", which means something is out-of-balance. One thing many people do not consider...

Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems, but there are a few suspects that occur more than others. Generally, misfires are caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in cases, a combination of both. Spark related...

Hello - If you have lost all the engine oil through the oil pan, there is no doubt broken internal engine damage. Most likely, this is a broken connecting rod (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-knocking) or piston. Attempting to restart the engine would be...

Hello, There are a number of reasons that may cause the check engine light to come on and the engine to shake. Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel...

This may be related to a failing power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement) or low power steering fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-service) levels. As you may know, the power steering system uses a pump, normally driven by a belt. The pump supplies pressure as it...