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The cooling system needs to be checked for leaks. Look for areas where there is a white buildup from coolant spray that has evaporated. A pressure test of the cooling system needs to be performed to see where the leak...
Hi. From my experience with this car, this is typically caused by a failing AC compressor. The compressor on this vehicle is a common failure and it typically starts to make a loud squeaking or rattling noise. If the noise...
Hello. This is a problem that comes up quite often on this vehicle. If the buzzing is coming from the inside of the vehicle then it is typically caused by a ground problem. The buzzing is usually the result of...
Hello and thank you for your question. Toyota vehicles have a self test built within the computer systems. When you put the key in the ignition and turn on the key to the On position or Accessory position, the engine...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several reasons a vehicle will overheat. The first thing to check is the level of your coolant. If it is full, then the water pump or thermostat is likely restricting the flow...
Hello. It sounds like you have an issue with the brake switch. When the switch fails it keeps the shifter from unlocking. The shift interlocking system will not allow the shifter to move unless the brake pedal is applied. I...
It is possible that an auxillary heater of some kind could be contributing to this issue. However, most of the time smoke is coming from the engine bay of your vehicle, the smoke is coming from a fluid that is...
Believe it or not, this is not the first time I've dealt with this. Mice and rats can do a lot of damage to a car, especially if it is parked for an extended period of time. It may be...
The advancetac service light refers to the vehicles traction control system. The traction control system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/traction-control-light-is-on-inspection) monitors the steering and stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This is done by the use of...
For For the better part of the twentieth century, nearly every vehicle on the road had the engine sending power to the rear wheels. This arrangement makes a lot of sense to designers, with the rear wheels handling all of...
If If you're a massage therapist, one of the cornerstones of your business has to be that you don’t keep your clients waiting. That means you need a vehicle that’s reliable. You also will have to move your gear, including...
A A car is not an investment. An investment, by definition, increases in value. A car is a necessary purchase, and it will never appreciate in value, with the possible exception of classics and antiques. So, as a used car...