A rod knock is a very serious problem. If your Toyota Sequoia has a knocking rod, it’s almost always going to be caused by a failure of the rod bearing or the rod caps (leading to a spun bearing) or lack of oil. If you do have a rod knock, don’t ignore it for … Read more
Your Toyota Sequoia’s torque converter is responsible for converting the energy generated by the engine at the flywheel and transferring it to the transmission, creating a bridge between the engine and the transmission. In the Toyota Sequoia, a bad torque converter is often caused by bad transmission fluid, worn clutches, bad seals, or loose … Read more
If your Toyota Sequoia’s battery light is on, it means a few things. It is trying to warn you that there is an issue with the charging system. The charging system itself is relatively simple. It’s almost always going to be caused by a bad battery or alternator. The battery light comes on when it … Read more
One of the most common problems that happens with a vehicle over time is it’ll begin leaking power steering fluid. Your Toyota Sequoia‘s power steering fluid runs through your power steering pump, and all throughout the steering system. Without the power steering system, your Sequoia would be very difficult to drive. Most of the … Read more
One of the most troublesome problems that you can experience in a vehicle is a burning smell. If your Toyota Sequoia has a burning smell, there are a few different reasons that this can happen. Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc..) hitting the exhaust or other … Read more
The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage. If your Toyota Sequoia is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides. How Much Oil Consumption is Normal? Most auto manufacturers are hesitant to tell you … Read more
P0463 is a moderately common OBDII trouble code that can occur in your Toyota Sequoia. It indicates that the vehicles computer has detected an inaccurate fuel level reading. It shouldn’t affect the drivability of your Sequoia, but it can be inconvenient. Your Sequoia will get the P0463 code when the signal coming from the … Read more
One of the more jarring vehicle problems that you can experience is a backfire. It sounds like a shotgun blast and can scare you if you’re not prepared for it. If your Toyota Sequoia is backfiring, common causes include improper engine timing, bad spark plugs, engine running rich, and plug wires (if so equipped). … Read more
If you’ve recently checked your Toyota Sequoia’s coolant, and it looks almost like it has butter in it, then you probably have oil in it. Oil in your coolant is most often caused by a blown head gasket. It can also be caused by a cracked head or even a bad radiator (well sorta, you’d … Read more
One of the worst problems that can happen to your Toyota Sequoia is overheating. Common symptoms of overheating include smoke coming from under the hood, a pegged temperature gauge, and a blown head gasket. Overheating can cause a lot of expensive damage to the engine. A blow head gasket or a cracked head/block are much … Read more