Q: Motor swap

Safety belt pretensioners play a large role in keeping you safe in your vehicle. The pretensioners are part of the front seatbelt system, and are responsible for tightening the tension in the seatbelt when an accident occurs. The pretensioners only...

I would still look at the battery and see if the cables are corroded. I recommend having a technician come inspect your vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) and clean the battery terminals and check voltages from the switch. If the battery is OK,...

The hydraulic system for the hardtop is in the back and sides of the car. Oil leaks front and center would be engine, transmission, or power steering related. Leaks big enough to drip, and wet rubber hoses should be fixed...

Code P0301 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0301-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-1-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) stands for cylinder #1 misfire. There are numerous potential causes for this code and your symptoms. If that is the only code stored, you'll want to focus on items specific to the #1 cylinder, such as the...

There may be an internal problem with the AC compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ac-compressor). Look at the belt that drives the compressor and if it looks abnormally worn, the compressor may be putting extra resistance on the belts which can be a sign...

Hey there, thanks for your question. I'd be happy to provide insight. While this is possible, it is probably not likely to happen with your 2014 Toyota Tundra. An engine backfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-backfire) is typically caused by a spark plug, or...

Hello. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a few things. The first thing I would do is check to make sure that all the fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere) are in good shape and that none are blown (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/signs-your-car-has-a-blown-fuse). It...

Hello. There are several components that can effect the electronic throttle control system. The issue may pertain to the recent work done, or may be a separate issue all together. The system depends on sensor inputs from all over the...

Hi There, The Stability Track light relates to the vehicles traction control system. When the computer detects an issue with this system, it will often times put the vehicle into a reduced power phase in an effort to prevent further...