Every time you start your Toyota Sequoia, the computer system runs a self diagnostic check on all major systems. If any of these checks fail, you will see a diagnostic warning light on the dash for the corresponding system. When the airbag system fails this check, you’ll see the airbag light. Depending on the model … Read more
If your Toyota Sequoia smells like gas, you should treat it as though you have a fuel leak until you for sure there isn’t one. The smell of gas is typically going to be caused by a bad gas cap, evaporative emissions system, overfilling the gas tank, or an actual fuel leak. But there are … Read more
If your Toyota Sequoia’s battery is draining, it’s something that’ll need addressing right away. If it is draining while your Sequoia is off, it’s usually caused by something that is drawing current that shouldn’t be. If the battery is draining while you’re driving, that is probably going to be the alternator or battery. There … Read more
If your Toyota Sequoia won’t accelerate, that is a serious cause for concern. There are a lot of different reasons that can cause this. Diagnosing the issue can be narrowed down by whether the engine is still revving when you push the gas or not. There is a section for each scenario with likely causes … Read more
A vehicle that is pulling to the left can be dangerous to drive. In the US, left is the direction of oncoming traffic. This makes pulling to the left even more dangerous than pulling to the right. Keeping straight when your Toyota Sequoia wants to veer into traffic makes driving stressful. If your Sequoia pulls … Read more
When your Toyota Sequoia pulls to the right, it makes driving difficult. Keeping straight when your Sequoia wants to veer off the road is dangerous, and takes all of the joy out of driving. Fixing a vehicle pulling to the right should be considered a high priority repair. Toyota Sequoia Pulls to the Right … Read more
One of the most common vehicle issues is when it is leaking oil. Determining where and how your Toyota Sequoia’s engine is losing oil in itself is half the battle. Fixing the oil leak should be considered a priority. Allowing oil to leak for too long can cause problems. The leak could get worse … Read more
If your Toyota Sequoia is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening. Some water is completely acceptable. It depends on the situation. It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Toyota Sequoia … Read more
If you’ve found oil on your Toyota Sequoia’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem. When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines). There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more
If your Toyota Sequoia 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 and … Read more