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Hello, thanks for writing in about your 1990 Toyota Cressida. The transmission is most likely the issue in this case. The fluid level and condition need to be checked. If the fluid level is extremely dark or exhibits a burnt...

My wife owns a 2007 Matrix and it's been an excellent car and 6,000 dollars is probably how much one of things is going to go for if it really has 65,000 miles. You'd want to get proof that it...

You should have the computer scanned for additional codes and also check the fuel pressures to see if the no start is a computer sensor issue like crankshaft sensor or the fuel pump is not giving pressure.

I would have a mechanic check it out to determine why your ABS light is on. They can check ABS codes with a scan tool to determine the problem. It may be a bad wheel speed sensor.

A cooling system that keeps getting low on coolant in a short amount of time has an active leak in the system. If the leak cannot be found externally then the leak will be internal to the engine. You will...

Hello - from your description of symptoms, I believe you have worn steering or suspension links in your front suspension. The need to "correct" when turning indicates that something in the steering components is shifting, which should only occur with...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in about your 2003 Lexus SC430. Another brake component that may cause the brakes to stick are the front and rear calipers. The calipers are what presses the brake pads against the rotors. If the...

If a mechanic shows up with an air tool to apply torque to a CV axle nut, run for the exits. The ONLY tool that can be used to tighten that nut is a carefully calibrated torque wrench, preferably one...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This can happen for many reasons such as over torquing the plugs when tightening them, or previously stripped threads in the cylinder. In either case, the result is the plug will result in being blown...

Hi there. It is possible that somebody has installed an aftermarket or bypass ignition system on this vehicle, as the standard OEM ignition lock cylinder is not configured like what you have described. It would probably be best to have...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Grand Cherokee. It is possible that a cracked flywheel will make noise and also cause the crank position sensor to be given bad information. That may be the source of the Check...

I have seen either a bad bulb or the wrong bulb cause all kinds of issues similar to what you are having. The problem is caused because power is not getting to the right ground. The power is backfeeding...

If your vehicle will not start you likely have one of three issues. An ignition problem, a fuel problem, or a starting system problem. If your ignition system cannot burn the fuel being delivered the engine will not run. If the...

It sounds like your window switch may be faulty. If you hear the motor try to move the window when pressing down but no noise is heard when pressing up, its most likely the window switch. If you hear the...

The intake manifold gasket can be reused if it is not damaged in any way. The cost of the new gasket versus removing the intake again if it leaks is something to think about. Consider if it's worth the risk...

Generally a pink milky fluid in the coolant indicates a leak between the transmission cooler and radiator. It is very possible the radiator has failed. Both the coolant system and transmission should be flushed to prevent cross contamination of fluids...

This sounds like potentially a mass air flow sensor problem. The mass air flow sensor monitors the air flow into the engine and when this is faulty can cause reactions much like what you are describing. I would suggest having...

Hello. Your car is equipped with a computer-controlled transmission, so a scanner should be connected, the system checked for codes, and the data analyzed. This vehicle doesn't have a dipstick for the transmission, so a special procedure must be followed...

Older vehicles used to have replaceable lenses (just screwed on) but most vehicles made in recent decades have the lens integral with a housing or larger assembly. Depending on the vehicle, the cost of the assembly is often manageable particularly...

Hello - check fluid levels first, especially power steering and transmission. Check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is illuminated or not. Most auto parts stores will do this for you for free on a "time-available" basis. The...