Q: I replaced the battery, alternator, did a tune up and changed the fuel filter. The truck still has trouble starting

The O2 sensors on on this vehicle are a known issue, and generally speaking when the O2 sensors go bad they affect the Stability control system. There have been multiple instances of these sensors failing on Toyota's between 60-70K miles....

Your wiper blades are subject to wear from dirt and debris that is wiped from your windshield or has accumulated on the wiper blade itself. The wiper blade rubber dries out and cracks from environmental elements, and they can tear...

Hello, This is not really a mechanical question so I can not answer for how often is required to wash as this is a job YourMechanic would not perform. If you did not wash and wax the vehicle regularly the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Water pumps will wear out eventually (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-water-pump). Replacing them is very important to the lifespan of your vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-water-pump-auxiliary-last). Temperature gauges in vehicles are largely misunderstood. They will only give you accurate readings if they...

It sounds like you may have either a failing throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, both of which can cause a bit of a jerking reaction when not functioning properly. The mass air...

Hi there. It is possible that the 09 Sienna may have permanent codes. If it does, this is only for informational purposes for a qualified technician. These codes will clear themselves once a specified number of drive cycles without the...

Hi there. What could be the issue is the main valve to the transmission may have disconnected from the shifter lever on the side of the transmission. Raise up the vehicle and put it on four (4) jack stands. With...

I really can't tell you that YES it is or NO it is not safe to drive. But I would say that if the steering does not feel right, it would be a safer option to have it towed.

Hi there. Typically, ATF or automatic transmission fluid is a dark red color, while engine oil tends to start light brown and gets darker as it ages. If the leak is coming from the center of the motor, it could...