Is it OK to not drive your car for a week?
If a car sits parked for a month or more, the battery may lose so much power that it will need a jump-start — or a charge before the engine will start. Here are more reasons not to let your car sit for several weeks or longer: Tires slowly lose air under all conditions but especially during cold weather.
Is it worth fixing an old truck?
It is almost always less expensive to repair a car than buy a new one. Although something as severe as a blown motor or a failed transmission will run you between $3,000 and $7,000 to replace at a dealership, such repairs still don’t cost as much as buying a new car. You really need the car to last a while longer.
What did the mechanic say about my torque converter?
Not wanting to spend that much unless it was necessary, I took it to my local mechanic. He says the torque converter is fine – that I would feel serious shaking and problems shifting if it needed replacement. And he said the grinding sound is normal for a car with so many miles on it. He says the differential gets noisy as the mileage goes up.
Why does my MDX torque converter keep giving out?
The fluid had been long gone, so the differential went awhile with no fluid before finally giving out. Many people describe MDX torque converter problems as a shuddering feeling or a feeling of driving over rumble strips, often in the 40 MPH range, for what that’s worth.
What should you do if your car stops running?
If your fuel gauge shows you have sufficient fuel and your car still stops running, you should go get it checked by a mechanic. An alternator is responsible for managing the supply of electricity in your vehicle. If your car suddenly stops running, it is possible that the alternator has gone bad.
What should you do if your car shuts off while driving?
When you own a car, it is your responsibility to care for it. Many car owners seem to think a car runs on magic dust. You have to continually check oil, gas, coolant, etc., to make sure your car stays fit for a long time. Having basic knowledge about your car can help you counter a mechanical problem like your car shutting off while driving.