Author Archive: Austin Davis

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Should I Change My Car’s Transmission Fluid?

I’ve got a Mercury Grand Marquis with 74,000 miles on it. I’ve put about 6,000 of those miles on it since I […]

Blown Head Gasket Sealer Repairs

Hi there! I get TONS of emails each week about head gasket leaks and blown head gasket problems. I was getting worn […]

Posted in: Head Gaskets

Engine Steam Cleaning

I get a ton of emails every day related to car repair problems. When I get a few of the same questions […]

Posted in: Exterior Care

Automatic Transmission Jerks Before It Shifts

My car will be driving normally, then sometimes when I start to speed up a little, it will rev high (between 4 and 5) and then jerk into gear. Do you think this could be my transmission?

ABS Light is On

I could really use your help. I had the above situation and just now pulled into hotel . I am 120 miles […]

Posted in: Brakes

Water On Driver Side Floor Of My Car

I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, and my radiator has rust in it and my driver side floor is soaked with water?. […]

Posted in: A/C and Heating

My Car Has An Idle Problem

I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. Have you heard about or if you know anything about an idling or fading out problem when starting the engine of the Grand Prix.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Starter Makes a Clicking Noise

I went out to my car this morning and it would not start, all I heard was this fast sounding clicking noise […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Oil Leaking From Car

Hi there Mr. Mechanic I have a small oil leak coming from under my car and can not figure out where it […]

Posted in: Fluid Leaks

Automatic Transmission Failure Should I Repair it?

Shall I keep my 2000 Ford Windstar after the transmission is broke down (need US$1,500 to replace with a 70k used transmission)?