I didn't drive my car for 6 six months. Because it needed...
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Kurt Mulling
210 days ago
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I'm sorry your having problems with this vehicle so I'll try to help you with this issue.The website may prompt if you want a call, but that would be up to you. So from you description it is hard to say exactly what it is other than it is losing oil pressure , so the oil pump should be checked first then if it is not doing it's job it would be worth doing the oil pump. it is not cheap but not so bad as to give the car away.
Customer
210 days ago
Is it possible because the car sat so long that maybe the filter is clogged?I just don't want to be taken advantage of and since I know very little about cars... well that could happen.
Kurt Mulling
210 days ago
the [oil filter](/topics-oil-filter-toyota/) or the pick-up screen in the oil pan can be stopped up and should be checked as when they check the oil pump. All of these things can happen, and be the cause, so it will need to be checked at a shop.
Customer
210 days ago
I'm afraid to even drive it at all and unfortunately I am a single mom and can't just shell out money for a tow. Can I drive it 2 miles to the mechanic? Or best not too?
Kurt Mulling
210 days ago
it would be best not to drive, and check to see if you insurance has tow service, most do.
Customer
210 days ago
Never thought about tow insurance ♀️ thank you!
Kurt Mulling
210 days ago
your welcome, I hope it goes well.
Customer
210 days ago
Kurt was extremely helpful and gave me the answers I was looking for.
Kurt Mulling
210 days ago
Thanks for using JA.
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