Q: How do I improve the fuel economy?

Hi. This could mean there is a short somewhere connected to your alternator. A mechanic can trace this issue along with any other issues along the way in order to diagnose the cause of your battery light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-light-is-on-inspection).

Hello there, most modern vehicles use a variable rate steering assist system. This varies the amount of effort that it takes to turn the wheel based on the speed and demand. In most cases, if the steering shaft had issues,...

Hello there. The LX470 does, in fact, take premium gasoline (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-what-type-of-gas-to-use-by-jason-unrau). When a lower octane is used such as 87 unleaded than there is a possibility for the engine to knock. In most cases, the vehicle's computer will adjust to...

The catalytic converter does help to contribute to back pressure, however, it may not be related to your loss of power issue. If the same issue existed before removing the catalytic converter, then it is likely not the problem. Intermittent...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Check the oil filter to see if it is wet with oil. If it is then the oil filter gasket from the old oil filter was not removed, causing the new oil filter to not...

All modern cars are equipped with an Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. The EVAP system prevents fuel vapors from the fuel tank from escaping into the atmosphere. The EVAP system collects and temporarily stores the fuel vapors in the charcoal...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Turbocharged versions of your vehicle want an oil change every 3,000 miles due to increased engine use. A non-turbocharged version of your vehicle wants an oil change every 5,000 miles. The driving habits of...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing we need to do is scan the vehicle for diagnostic codes. When the check engine light illuminates it means to computer has detected a problem, and we can figure out what...

It is very possible that the mechanic's who did the work did not do it properly. I would recommend asking a mechanic who did the work to take a second look to ensure that their work was performed properly. The...