Toyota

Headlights: Drivers want to see better

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Constance

As we spring forward to Daylight Savings Time, I’d like to share readers questions sent to Ask the Auto Doctor about headlights. Drivers ask me how they can get better visibility. Dear Doctor: I frequently drive at night and noticed … Continue reading →

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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Constance

Dear Doctor: Toyota has come out with a new Corolla hatchback for 2019. Do you know anything about it’s driveability? Allen Dear Allen: Toyota builds cars that people need and want. The Corolla hatchback is a front-wheel drive car with … Continue reading →

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How to Manage Cold Engine, Transmission

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Constance

Dear Doctor: I have a 2019 Dodge Challenger with the 5.7-liter and eight-speed automatic transmission with under 800 miles. On colder mornings after driving a mile or so, the rpm needle often surges back and forth between 1,200 to 1,500 … Continue reading →

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Electrical Problems: Look for Parasitic Drain

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Constance

Dear Doctor: I have a 2014 Jeep with the 5.7-liter Hemi engine that seems to have an ongoing electrical problem. When not driven for two or three days the battery goes dead. The dealer changed several electrical modules, but that … Continue reading →

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Use Quality Parts for Ford Super Duty Brakes

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Constance

Dear Doctor: I’m 74 years old and have always done the brake jobs on all my vehicles. I have a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty gas engine truck with 50,000 miles. I replaced the brake calipers after they locked up. … Continue reading →

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Multiple Codes, Scraping Sounds: Get Technician Test

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Constance

Dear Doctor: My 2011 Chevrolet Impala V-6 makes an intermittent scraping noise in the front passenger wheel. The scraping sound occurs sporadically when making a turn from a complete stop and the wheel is turned. When accelerating, the scraping sound … Continue reading →

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Additive May Help with Annoying Transmission Shifts

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Constance

Dear Doctor: My 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD 2WD has an annoying shift problem. Toyota has added a torque converter to its newer Tacoma models and this may be contributing to the problem, as my older Tacoma shifted well. The shift … Continue reading →

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