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It sounds like one of your wheels has come lose. I would check all the lug nuts and make sure none of them are loose (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tighten-wheel-lug-nuts). A licensed mechanic can come out and help you perform this and further inspect...
The first thing I would check would be for codes on the computer. If there are no codes present you could have a clogged catalytic converter. This is where the honeycomb inside the catalytic converter becomes so clogged that it...
Hi there. A vehicle idling high can be caused by a couple of problems. First, it can be due to a loss of manifold pressure, causing the vehicle to compensate the lack of air intake by throttling higher on its...
It's a 13-year-old car and 3800 dollars is a bit pricey, but prices in a lot of areas are different than where I am since I am in a big city. If it's in a good shape, first thing you'd...
This is a question that could only be answered after an inspection is done to see if the leak is an active heavy leak that may leak out all the oil before getting to where you have to go. The...
Hi there - this may or may not be possible. Bypassing the power steering pump may route the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-serpentine-drive-belt) in conflict with other rotating components on the engine. Using a "soft measuring tape" (like a tailor uses), measure...
Try taking a small torch to the top of the plug and heat it up. Then take liquid wrench and spray the threads and let it sit for about 1 hour. Then you will need to use a hammer and...
The thermostat on your car's engine is fairly accessible and so it looks like it's about a 1 hour job. Typically, a thermostat costs roughly $25. To get a precise, written quote if you would please input your year, make...
Hi Steve. Thanks for taking the time to contact YourMechanic.com today. I think the root source of these issues is the catalytic converter to straight pipe conversion that was completed. Unless the previous owner reprogrammed the ECU (which is highly...
Highway Highway driving can mean different things to different people. Road surfaces are as vastly different depending on which part of the country you are in, as are the weather conditions. Some major factors to consider for highway driving are:...
Available Available in regular cab, access cab, double cab, and Xtracab versions, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma is Toyota’s answer to all of your compact pickup truck needs. In fact, Toyota has outsold both Ford and GM models, and the Tacoma...
Refer Refer to your owner's manual for the exact tire rotation schedule for your car. The general recommendation is that tires be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles, and this often coincides with oil changes. Consider exploring an in depth...