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Your presumption sounds exactly right to me. The only time that coolant enters the passenger compartment is through the heater core. If you have coolant leaking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-is-leaking-inspection) into your interior it is under no uncertainty that your heater core is...
Hello. Coolant leaks can come from so many different spots on your car. The most common that I have seen is the water pump, the radiator, or one of the heater hoses. A mechanic would either do a cooling system...
The most likely cause is the ignition switch is binding. This is the electrical part in the steering column. I recommend you have a mechanic, like ones from YourMechanic, inspect the electrical components (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection) and verify the switch is the...
A faulty injector will need to be replaced, and the misfire faults cleared, in the engine computer. My recommendation is to have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, replace the injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), and clear the faults in the engine...
Most of the time, this is caused by the caliper sticking, or the slide pins freezing up. There is a return valve in the master cylinder that could be plugged partially, but that is not common. Is is also possible...
Hey there. The coolant bottle on this car hold pressure and the material can only be sealed using a plastic welding or melting process. Otherwise, replacement is the only recommended repair. The replacement of the bottle is recommended before engine...
Hello, thanks for writing in. If the bearings are fine then the tires need to be checked first (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/uneven-tire-wear-inspection). If there is any uneven wear then this will occur. If the tires are all fine then the hubs need to...
Hi there. It sounds like there may be compression leaking past the cylinder head gasket into the cooling system. Does the vehicle overheat? Has it ever overheated? How does the engine run on a cold start? A good inspection by...
Remove the timing chain cover and see if the chain is intact. If the chain is broken, then either the chain can bind up on the crankshaft sprocket or the pistons can come in contact with the valves when they...
If If you haven’t heard of the 2012 Lexus IS, you’re not alone. This sports sedan is incredibly underappreciated. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth considering for your next car. Key Features The 2012 Lexus IS can be purchased...
When When it comes to supercars, Lexus probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind. The 2012 Lexus LFA was the automaker’s attempt to change that. It’s a compact coupe that seats two and offers blistering acceleration. However, the...
Despite Despite pressure on the automobile industry to produce more – and better – fuel-stingy options for the mass market, there remains a place for luxury SUVs that are neither size conscious nor gas conserving. The 570 stands firmly in...