Q: I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu I'm trying to add transmission fluid to it since I don't have a dipstick to check it how many quarts

Hi, it sounds like you have a defective clutch master cylinder. I would inspect the clutch master cylinder as well as the slave cylinder. To replace the clutch master cylinder drain the brake fluid out the reservoir then disconnect the...

Your vehicle is equipped with a fail-safe system that is designed to decrease the engine power under certain conditions to prevent engine damage. Some of these conditions would include transmission malfunctions, engine overheating, or a lack of response from an...

Everything in the A/C system and heater is controlled by the A/C heat control panel module. If fuse 17 on the inside fuse panel and fuse 47 in the outside engine compartment fuse box are both good and the ECU...

Hi there, A P0440 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0440-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emission-control-system-malfunction-by-jay-safford_2) is stored for an emission related fault; evaporative emission control malfunction. The evaporative emission system is responsible for preventing the release of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. When there is a fault in the...

Improper shifting, either up or down, can be caused by a few different issues. If the transmission fluid condition or level are not correct, this can cause erratic shifting. Servicing the transmission (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) may resolve the issue. Other causes can...

Greases are viscous semi-solids and are not used in engines or transmissions. Consequently, no grease is leaking from your engine or transmission. The greases that are used in vehicles are found in suspension joints and CV axles and those do...

Hi there - the temperature gauge behavior you describe would indicate that you need a new thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat). The thermostat should keep engine temperature within a close range - close to the center of the gauge from a visual point...

Hi - having changed the brake light switch (most common source of this problem) and confirmed that brake lights are now working (if not, check brake light wiring - switch does more than brake lights), the shift interlock solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-shift-interlock-solenoid)...

The parking brake and fluid level is the only input to turn on the light but this system uses additional inputs from the ABS and traction control to input to microprocessor circuits that can turn on the indicator in the...