P2189 Toyota Camry:  Lean Condition at Idle (Bank 2)

P2189 is a DTC code that can occur in your Toyota Camry.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle, specifically in bank 2 (we’ll cover how to find bank 2 later).  Its is different from the much more common P0174, which indicates that bank 2 is lean at any engine speed. … Read more

P2189: Bank 2 → Lean at Idle

P2189 is a DTC code that can occur in any vehicle.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle, specifically in bank 2 (we’ll cover how to find bank 2 later). The technical definition for P2189 “System too lean at Idle: Bank 2”.  The code is thrown after the oxygen sensor on … Read more

Best Rust Converter for a Truck Frame

Many truck owners feel that they have to use a sandblaster to remove rust. This is a difficult job that requires time, skill, and patience. The alternative is to invest in some rust converter. This article will look at the best rust converter for a truck frame. If you own a truck, you’ll know that … Read more

How to Stop a Squeaky Serpentine Belt

If there is a squeaking sound when you start your vehicle or turn the wheels, this may indicate a problem with the serpentine belt. The sound is not just obnoxious, it can also be dangerous. The best way to make your car’s serpentine belt stop squeaking is to replace it. Let’s look at how to … Read more

Chevy Orlando:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your Chevy Orlando is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more

Oldsmobile Bravada:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more

Oldsmobile Silhouette:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more

Oldsmobile Aurora:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more

GMC Sonoma:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your GMC Sonoma is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more

Pontiac Aztec:  SVC Tire Monitor

Your Pontiac Aztec is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system.  This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low.  When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself.  Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more