Stuck in Park: Why Your Car Won’t Go Into Gear
You jump in your car and start it up, but it won’t shift out of park. So what are you supposed to do? Calling a tow truck or mechanic might be in order, but not before you check these easier fixes.
Category: Powertrain
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What is Brake Fluid?
Brake fluid transmits hydraulic pressure from a master cylinder to wheel cylinders or calipers in hydraulic brake systems.
What is a Power Brake Booster?
Power brake boosters amplify your braking power, which makes it easier to stop your car.
What is a Vacuum Hose?
Vacuum hoses route manifold vacuum to components like brake boosters and PCV valves.
What is a Carburetor?
A carburetor is a device that takes advantage of the Bernoulli principle and the Venturi effect to mix air and fuel.
What is a Fuel Injector?
Fuel injectors are the components that are responsible for spraying a fine mist of fuel into the intake or directly into a combustion chamber of an engine.
What is Fuel Injection?
Fuel injection is a method of fuel delivery that uses high pressure injectors to atomize fuel into a fine mist.
