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This generation of Lexus GS models has a known issue for this and can often be corrected by cleaning the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clean-throttle-body). I would also recommend testing the MAF (Mass Air Flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement)) as well as this can...
Hello. A better description of what it sounds like would help me to determine what you need. If you are getting a grinding, growling, or popping noise, then it is more than likely a failing rear differential. These commonly fail...
When your vehicle climbs a hill, the additional stress is sometimes too much for it to handle. Judging by the "bucking", it seems the engine is struggling to combust the air/fuel mix in the cylinder. This can be due to...
If the brake caliper is sticking due to the piston binding in the caliper then it should be replaced. Raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire, and disconnect the brake line attached to the caliper. Remove the caliper attachment...
You are correct on both actually. It is likely a failing power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement). When the pump binds up and creates an extra load on the drive belts. This puts the extra stress on all of the other components...
Hi there: It's common for the traction control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-the-tcs-light-on) to develop electrical problems after it's been in use for more than 5 years. This is most likely the source of your Honda Accord's driving issues. In most cases, it's...
Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by many things. An issue with the engine management, fuel, or ignition systems can all cause performance issues, and if serious enough, stalling. Anything ranging from a bad engine management sensor, to...
Add 1 quart of ATF to the engine oil and run the engine for 15 minutes at 2,000 rpm’s. This will thin out the engine oil and clean out the lifter with the high detergents. Then drain the oil and...
Hi there. It's always best to have a mechanic physically inspect the vehicle to determine what exactly broke on your car. So, anything we list here is just speculation based on what you described in the question. In most cases,...
There There could be a number of reasons an SUV isn’t right for you: the price, the size, their mpg, etc. However, there could also be a number of reasons you’d really like to have some extra space. If that’s...
Dog Dog owners are a special breed of drivers. When they shop for a used car they have a list of requirements that can be quite different from other drivers, which tends to make the process a bit of a...