Q: Wheel fell off car

Your car is equipped with a security system that turns off the fuel system if it detects that the car is being stolen. This can be caused by a key, the key sensor, or the antitheft module. The most common...

Change the differential oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-differential-gear-oil-last) every 60,000 miles or so. It's not something to worry about but I'd do it around that mileage just to make sure you aren't getting any extra wear. If the oil gets dirty enough, corrosion...

The power braking system in your 2012 Toyota Highlander uses an engine vacuum to increase the operators brake pedal effort and applies a higher amount of pressure on the brake assemblies. This function is found in today's higher performing vehicles....

If it happens at every gas station and not just one, there is most likely a problem with your vehicle's vent / purge system for the fuel tank. When you fill up, the vapors inside the gas tank need to...

Changing brake pads is a good entry level job for a mechanic, but you can encounter some head scratching details from car to car. Here is an article (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-change-front-brake-pads-by-mia-bevacqua) on changing brake pads, not geared to any one type of...

Hi there. Typically, dim lighting is the result of a poor ground (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) in the given lighting circuit. This poor ground may also account for the fog lights not functioning in the low beam position. Circuit testing with a wiring...

This suggests you may have a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on the...

Hi There, There are a number of things that can cause poor fuel mileage. A faulty camshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is one of them. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing...

Hi there. There are many things in your vehicle that will contribute to a limp mode. The engine is putting out too much or too little emissions, the transmission is not working properly, or the brake system could have failed....