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Hi there. A crack in the oil pan will definitely cause a substantial leak on any engine. The most common leaks on this engine are the front and rear seals, but those are not typically too bad. If an oil...
The steering drag link, idler arm, and tie rods should be checked to see if the joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ball-joint-rear) are worn out and needs to be replaced. The steering shock should also be checked to see if it is still good,...
Hello. There are a few possibilities for why your car is stalling when you first start it. Your car’s coolant temperature sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) could be sending the wrong information to the PCM, which will cause the PCM to send the...
Hello. If your vehicle is making noises I would start by trying to identify where the noise and vibration are coming from. Noise and vibration, even at low speeds, can be caused by many things not all of them transmission...
As for your power steering issue, it sounds like you might have a leak on your rack and pinion (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/steering-rack-gearbox-replacement) if it only leaks during hard turns. I would recommend having an oil/fluid leak inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) performed on your vehicle...
Hi there. The code P0010 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0010-obd-ii-trouble-code-a-camshaft-position-actuator-circuit-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) is in reference of the Camshaft Position Sensor on your engine. Check the harness to the sensor and see if its hooked up properly. Then check the sensor for resistance as the engine is...
Hi there. When a car will start then die, it is usually caused by one of two items. First, existing fuel system components are dirty or clogged with excessive carbon deposits, or one of the components of the EVAP system...
Many Toyota wheels are lug centric. That means that an adapter plate has to be used to center the wheel to the balancer through the lug mounting holes and not through the hub pilot hole using a conventional centering cone....
America’s America’s best-selling passenger car for over a decade, the Toyota Camry is highly reliable, comfortable, and gets great gas mileage. It’s now available in a four- or six-cylinder engine, as well as a hybrid option, and it continues to...
When you’re looking for a four-door sedan, you’re likely interested in a smaller family car that still offers decent styling and looks, great gas mileage, and a comfortable interior that will keep your family safe as you’re driving. While not...
Large work trucks are meant for one thing: work! These vehicles are rough and ready, and can handle nearly anything you throw at them, with the exception of a car pool. While they offer two or four door options, you...