If your Toyota Land Cruiser is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing. There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum. That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a bad bearing before just going in … Read more
Your Toyota Land Cruiser’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle. If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed. There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Toyota Land Cruiser Brakes Sticking … Read more
The Toyota Land Cruiser’s maint reqd light indicates a service interval has been met. These intervals happen at mileage or time intervals (typically every 5000 miles/6 months). The maintenance required light is standard in all newer Toyota vehicles, and helps insure long life and dependability by making sure factory maintenance intervals are met. … Read more
Your Toyota Land Cruiser‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle. It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine. If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not … Read more
One of the most critical engine components in your Toyota Land Cruiser is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your Land Cruiser’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without … Read more
If your Toyota Land Cruiser is stuck in Park, the odds are that you’re not stranded. We’ve made this guide to quickly help you get back on the road if your vehicle doesn’t shift into gear. Most vehicles with an automatic transmission have a linkage that connects the gear selector to the transmission. Recently, more … Read more
One of the most common issues your Toyota Land Cruiser is likely to develop is a stalling problem. The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place. Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. … Read more
It can be very jarring when your Toyota Land Cruiser shakes when idle. If your Land Cruiser has this problem, many issues can cause it. We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Toyota … Read more
Your Toyota Land Cruiser’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that … Read more
Your Toyota Land Cruiser‘s brake light indicator is there to inform you of an issue with your vehicle’s brake system. It is a light different from the anti-lock brake system, which has its own ABS warning light. The brake light indicates a problem with the physical braking system itself. Check the Emergency Brake First If … Read more