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Hello, thank you for writing in. It is possible the leak was starting to form when you were driving around the last couple of days. Automatic transmissions have a complex amount of components, seals, gaskets, and various passages for the...

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Hello. The first step would be to have the new tires that you installed inspected for defects and to make sure that they were properly balanced. I would also have the wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) checked as they could be causing...

The idle air control valve on your car may be defective, causing the high idle. A couple of checks would need to be done to determine if this is the case. Your engine needs to be checked for any vacuum...

What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 2000 Lexus SC400. It may be necessary to replace all of the ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) in addition to having the ignition coil wiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement) inspected for damage in order to determine why your...

Hello. The tires may be rubbing against the fender well or a suspension part. There could also be a problem with the axle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) or the sway bar link (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/stabilizer-bar-links-replacement) on the left side, where the noise is coming from....