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Hello. Let me start off by saying that it is just as bad, if not worse, to run an engine with no thermostat as it is to run it with a bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) one. It will also cause engine damage....

Hello. The first thing I would do is make sure that the tire in question is inflated to proper pressure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-add-air-to-your-tires). If the pressure is low (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-check-my-tire-pressure), even by a few pounds, it may set off the tire pressure light....

Check the bottom of the fuel tank for sediment. Age and mileage could have accumulated a lot of it at the bottom of the tank. If you did not, check and change the fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement). Rule of thumb -...

Hi there. I would recommend checking the fuel pump fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) to be sure the fuel pump is getting power to it. Also, check the ground wire to the fuel pump as well as this is a common issue when...

Hello. If your vehicle is leaking antifreeze, especially at the water pump, then I would stop driving the vehicle and get it repaired as soon as possible. An engine leaking at the water pump is likely to overheat quickly, which...

Hi there. Yes, a low refrigerant charge in the a/c system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-recharge) can cause the a/c compressor to make noise. The R-134a refrigerant is what carries the PAG oil throughout the a/c system. A low system charge, results in a...

Hi there. If the Check Engine light is illuminated, the first thing to do is to retrieve any problem codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) from the engine management system (yes, it has on-board diagnostics). If there is no Check Engine light, the problem...

This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-blower-motor-replacement) or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the...

Hi Henry. Thanks for contacting us today. Although a vehicle might have a "top speed" (on the speedometer) - most vehicles are limited for safety or government regulations. A Land Cruiser should NEVER accelerate past 80 MPH as they are...