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Hello. This oil is actually transmission fluid and it is normal to be leaked out while changing them. Just be sure to check the transmission fluid after changing these to ensure not too much has leaked out and that you...

There are a few different components that can cause these issues. The main one is the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). This is located on your transmission, and communicates to the engine what speed the transmission is receiving. The VSS also...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. The fuel delivery system may very well be the cause of your problem. However, simply raising up the vehicle will not stop the fuel from flowing to the engine. This is not your issue,...

Hello. If this occurred right after the radio was installed, then you may have an issue with the wiring to the radio. The radio should be taken back out and the wiring should be checked for any breaks or shorting...

This is a failure of the seat occupant sensor. This is very common on your vehicle. The sensor fails and makes the computer think that there is someone in the seat. The sensor would need to be replaced as the...

The temperature gauge issues may be the result of a faulty coolant temperature sensor or a low coolant level. If there is no coolant in the system, the sensor cannot read temperature accurately. It would be best to consult the...

A growing trend in the auto industry is the use of alternator decoupler pulleys. These pulleys power the alternator during cruising and acceleration and disengage during deceleration. This helps improve fuel economy by reducing the load on the engine. These...

If the engine compartment was cleaned, perhaps with water, steam, or other methods a possibility is water or contaminant intrusion into critical electrical connectors and/or disturbed electrical connectors. That possibility might be conformed once the loss of power is traced...

I would recommend looking at either hose to determine which hose the leak is coming from with the car running as this will pressurize the system and force water to the leaking point. Consider scheduling an appointment with one of...

You will need to have the computer scanned to get the stored codes so you can isolate the cause of system going to reduced power. This can be caused by several different causes and need the test to find the...

I would first recommend you contact our customer service so they can check to see if this service can be done in your area. Some services like exhaust work may not be able to be done in your area or...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first two components to look at are the distributor and the coil. If you have a spark tester, test light, or voltmeter, you can measure the power supply along the circuit and find...

Hi there. The hose that you are describing sounds like the heater core by-pass hose. If the hose is short and straight, then it would be the heater by-pass hose. The heater by-pass hose it to by-pass the heating system...

Hi there. When it comes to multiple systems and the electrical circuits malfunction, there is a power and ground issue. Check the battery cables and clean them with a tooth brush and baking soda with water. This will clean off...

Hello. This comes up often on this engine. If the housing for the water pump is leaking, then the water pump needs to be replaced. Most of the time the water pump housing does not leak on this engine, but...

A slight hissing sound that may increase in frequency as the vehicle speed increases may be from the brake lining wear indicator. The noise can start as a slight hiss or scratching noise and turn into a squeal as the...

You may not have an O2 sensor problem at all. I would need to know the codes and problems you are having to give a complete diagnosis. I would suspect you are getting codes like P0171 or P0174. These are...

If you haven't already done so, disconnect the drive belt to the pump and briefly run the engine to be sure that the noise is not coming from elsewhere. If indeed the noise is from the pump, be sure you...

The belt(s), as well as the belt driven components, can be ruled in or out by disconnecting the belt(s) and then very briefly running the engine. If the noise remains, then engine components are looked at systematically until the source...

There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially...

Scion models, as a Toyota "brand", were discontinued in August, 2016. All 2017 Scion models that carried forward were marketed under the Toyota brand. To discuss the historical reliability data of discontinued Scion models versus "Toyota" in general, or versus...

Hi there, It's not very uncommon for both tail lights to fail at the same time. However, the water or condensation inside the tail lamp may indicate a larger problem. If you replace the light bulbs it could cause an...

First check to see that the cooling system is full of coolant. If the radiator is full, then check your thermostat to see if its installed upside down. If a thermostat is installed upside down, the coolant temperature will not...