Toyota FJ Cruiser Torque Converter Shuddering Causes

Your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s torque converter is responsible for connecting and disconnecting the engine from the transmission, transferring power smoothly. When this process fails, it can lead to torque converter shudder. Causes of shuddering can include worn torque converter clutches or the gradual application of the torque converter clutch, which may result in shuddering at … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Toyota FJ Cruiser’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Toyota FJ Cruiser has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser Alarm Keeps Going Off: Causes + How to Fix

Your Toyota FJ Cruiser’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your vehicle away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”.  This article will discuss … Read more

Toyota FJ Cruiser Bad Fuel Mileage: Causes

If you’re filling your vehicle up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Toyota FJ Cruiser is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your FJ Cruiser’s … Read more