Q: My mom has a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It started but when put into reverse or forward it dies. What is going on?

The Instantaneous Fuel Economy feature in the driver information center (DIC) displays the fuel economy that your vehicle is currently achieving. To view the Instantaneous Fuel Economy feature, press the MENU button until the DIC displays Trip/Fuel Information Menu, then...

Hi there. An oil leak can be a very frustrating ordeal to go through. There are Many types of oils in your vehicle including, engine oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and also coolant. To ensure proper diagnosis, I would...

Hello! I would suggest to using a radiator that has an abundance of good reviews from other customers. If the radiator is in fact causing the issues you've described there should definitely be other people who have already voiced their...

Based on the information you gave, there could be several potential causes, including an engine misfire, faulty fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), or a vacuum leak. You didn't mention if your Check Engine Light is on, but I feel it is likely...

Hello. Engine oil leaks can come from many places. A few common sources of oil leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-quickly-and-accurately-find-the-source-of-an-oil-leak-by-ronny-brown) are the valve cover gasket, on the top of the engine, the oil pan, at the very bottom of the engine, or from...

Hi there, thank you for asking about your 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. In most cases, the symptoms you're describing are related to a problem with your radiator thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat). The thermostat is supposed to open the radiator to flow coolant...

Hi there - quite often this message simply means the camera lens (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-can-affect-the-view-from-the-rearview-camera) for the front camera has dirt, a leaf, or some other debris on the lens, and the camera cannot function properly. Wiping the lens area with a...

Hi there. You may want to have the mechanics read this article on what causes the P0403 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0403-obd-ii-trouble-code-exhaust-gas-recirculation-circuit-malfunction-by-jay-safford) first. It might help them resolve your issue. To find more info about the other trouble codes, simply type...

Hi Mike. Thanks for contacting us today. Any high temperature sealant will work the same on head gaskets and valve covers. As long as you've already completed the head gasket replacement and the cylinder head or engine block is not...