Q: 2008 toyoto solara v6 with only 36,000 miles, do i need to replace belt and water pump

The front crankshaft damper may have come apart and is not balancing the engine anymore. I recommend that you have a mechanic such as one from YourMechanic, come by and run a diagnosis on your car's vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-shaking-or-vibrating-inspection), including an...

The code U1262 point out a communication fault between the vehicle modules and a scanner. It may be best to visit your local dealer to find if one of the vehicles control modules has failed. In some cases this can...

Hello. If replacing those particular components did not correct the issue then the next thing I would look at is the vehicle's voltage regulator. It appears that this engine's electrical system is equipped with an external voltage regulator that functions,...

Hi there. Check the shifter cable to the transmission. The cable could have come off or broken off the transmission. Check the bolt to the transmission and the shifter cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-selector-cable-replacement) and see if its loose. Replace the cable or...

This may be 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 computer activates a...

Hi there. Check the spark plugs in the engine and see if they have a bold spark. If the spark plugs and wires are old, they can cause the electrical current to flow slower than normal to the cylinder causing...

It is recommended that this repair be performed by a professional because all of the rotating elements, that is the bearing supported pulleys of which there are quite a few, should be inspected to be sure they turn freely and...

If your engine has many different oil leaks then the first thing you should have done is to have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic inspect the vehicle engine and add oil leak detection dye into the crankcase and run...

Hi There, This may relates to a couple of different possibilities, however based upon the symptoms you describe, it sounds like you may have an ignition coil that may be failing. Ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) are coated with an insulation that...