Q: Lost first and second gear

Try and see if the throttle sticks when the engine is not running. If the throttle does not stick, check the throttle plates for carbon buildup. This can cause the plates to stick when it is running. Cleaning off the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This is a sign of bad or warped brake rotors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-brake-rotor-disc). When brake rotors get hot due to friction and then col down repeatedly, they can develop low spots in them which can cause them...

Hi there. Premium will not harm your vehicle's engine. In fact, premium is a required fuel for many of the luxury vehicles today to maintain performance and operation. Premium fuel has a longer burn time which results in fewer deposits...

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Hello. The most common leak on the front of this engine is the valve cover gaskets. They tend to leak and cause this to occur. Most of the time the engine will need to be cleaned in order to locate...

Hi there. I wouldn't doubt that the issues you are having are electrical. However, there isn't a general "test" for voltage on a dash cluster that is completed. Typically a professional mechanic would download stored error codes to determine if...

Hi Schuyler. I'm sorry to hear you are having a bad experience with overheating on the Scion. The truth is that random overheating problems like you've described are very difficult to pinpoint and isolate. Although many mechanics often assume that...

Hi Cris. Thanks for writing in today. In regards to replacement brake components, my general rule of thumb is that OEM is always the best solution. As much as I believe there are several great aftermarket components on the market...