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You can usually identify an engine misfire by the distinct feeling and sound you get from the engine. A misfire is usually accompanied with a check engine light and if the misfire is critical, the check engine light will blink....

Hi, thanks for writing in. The Lexus brand is owned by Toyota. Toyota manufactures every part of Lexus automobiles. Lexus is Toyota's luxury brand. This is true for many car manufacturers. They will have a basic brand that is more...

Hey there. With a problem like this, it is a great idea to start with the fuel system. The fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) and filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement) should be checked. These need to be replaced together anyway. Depending on how many miles...

Hi there - it's possible that your problem source is the torque converter lockup clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-hesitates-and-then-jerks-to-go-into-first-gear-by-brenda) NOT releasing as the truck slows down. This would lug the engine as though it's in top gear until vibration, or an engine stop/start...

Hello. A P2181 cooling system code is really generic, and all it means is that the cooling system is too hot or too cold. Unfortunately that does not give you much to work with. Check the level of your coolant,...

Your car has an electronically controlled transmission that has had a series of issues. So it could be a transmission problem, or it could a control issue. .Whatever the problem, a technician with the right scan tool should be able...

Hi There, Overheating with the AC on is generally caused by a couple of possibilities. When the AC compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) is beginning to fail, this may incur an increased load on the motor as it works harder than usual to...

The cause of such vibration is either engine related (fuel, ignition, air induction, uneven compression, harmonic balancer defects) or the cause could be motor mount related. To check for motor-mount problems, you can try shifting from "neutral" to "drive" and...

You could have bad lower ball joints on the lower control arms. You should have entire front suspension checked for worn loose components.