Hi Alex. Thanks for contacting us today. If an oil pump was faulty, you would have a constant low oil pressure reading, meaning that not only would you see the light often, but your engine temperature would be higher than...
Ignition coils are not a maintenance item. Coils should only be replaced if they are directly tested, and fail, using approved factory authorized techniques. Coils should never be replaced solely on the basis of an OBD-II trouble code either; again;...
Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. To be honest, this is a bit confusing to us as well. Usually with AC systems, the issue is rather easy to trace - especially if it's mechanical in nature. However, if you've...
Hi Todd. Thanks for contacting us today. If the wheel is touching the front of the wheel well, then it's more than likely that the strut mounts have been damaged or possibly the entire rear wheel hub is damaged. To...
The oil pressure sending unit (switch) should be at the base of the oil filter assembly toward the top front of the cylinder block (pulley side, that is). Removal may require a specially shaped "socket". Unless you have confirmed that...
You will need to have the pinpoint test done for the code P1005 to isolate the cause of the code. It may be a wiring problem or you may have a defective engine computer and need to have this pinpoint...
There may a blockage in the cooling system passageways and if so, the system has to be flow tested, segment by segment. If the head gasket is allowing combustion gases into the cooling system, those gases are detectable with a...
Hi Melissa. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few things that can be causing your car to run a bit hotter than normal. Some of the most common sources include a thermostat that is not opening as it...
I believe on these engines the engine mounts will have to be removed and the engine will have to be jacked up slightly. Since a Jack and block of wood cannot be used on the bottom because the oil pan...
Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. I don't think it's possible to remove the door side panel if the door is locked. Usually a locksmith will have to unlock the door manually to permit repairs to be completed. ...
Hi Dan. Fuel pumps for late model Dodge Journey's and mini-vans are located in the fuel cell. If you're going to attempt replacement of the fuel pump, I would strongly recommend purchasing a service and repair manual - as the...
Hi Arnie. Thanks for contacting us today. These Toyota Sienna's are notorious for having differential problems as you are describing. In fact, Toyota recommends replacing the fluid every 50,000 miles as preventative maintenance. The procedures for changing the differential oil...
Your car uses two batteries: one large one for the starter and another for the body systems. So it will take some testing to determine whether you need one or both. Contact Your Mechanic by clicking the link to schedule...
You will need to have the engine checked to see if it stalled due to loss of power from fuel related issue or from the engine overheating. Have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and diagnose the...
You will need to check the coolant level to see if you lost coolant or the cooling fans are not coming on. Have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and check the engine overheating problem to see...
If your engine is overheating and you drove it until it stalled then you may have blown a head gasket. You will need to have the cooling system checked to see if it is leaking or the fans did not...
If the fault in the converter is that it is "plugged" or "restricted" that will reduce power output of the engine and you will experience that in the form of reduced acceleration. All other "categories" of converter failures though, although...
Hi Kionna. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, a vibration as you are describing is caused by loose vacuum line, which was likely removed during their service. However, it could also be an indication of low transmission fluid...
Before the overheating problems were fixed you may have leaked out some freon and would need to have pressures in the system checked to see if it is low on freon refrigerant? If it is low then have system recharged...
