180,000 miles automatic mechanic pulled up like 4 P-Codes associated with engine check engine light blinking,car shakes,gears slow to change during acceleration -out of park,from red light even up and down hills SO,mechanic will be fixing some isssues as money is tight being a single parent and all this started a day ago My question, is my transmission going bad or is he trying to make money fixing my engine problems..Also he said the car is like clogged "constipated" if you will Please help me understand what's worth it or not at this point..Thank You! I Subscribed to you today wish you were my mechanic seriously!
Which engine?
I have no clue and little knowledge about cars , Thanks Chuck for helping.
If it's a four-cylinder engine you'll see four ignition coils all in a row. Also there should be a sticker in the engine compartment showing the engine model. (4 cylinder would be 2AZ-FE.)
4 cylinder
What are the like 4 P-codes? If it's a 4-cylinder model those engines are prone to oil burning due to defective piston rings which can foul spark plugs and clog catalytic converters.
Yes! and that's what he'll be fixing the catalytic converter but can all this have similarities to a failing transmission ?
It's possible of course but it's later model Camrys (2011-2014) that are notorious for transmission problems, specifically bad torque converters. On a 15-year old high-mileage car anything is possible though, especially if it's used and you don't know how it's been maintained over the years.
If the engine is burning oil it will continue clogging up the catalytic converter and fouling spark plugs, though depending on how severe the problem is it can take some time for that to happen. You need to keep an eye on the oil level as well and top it up periodically as needed.
Thank You and your help means alot cause this gal only knows the basics lol Take Care.
No problem, let us know how you make out. Be sure to check oil periodically - if it gets too low it's bye-bye engine!
pulled up like 4 P-Codes
and they are... ?
is my transmission going bad
could be
he said the car is like clogged "constipated" if you will
well cars have waste pipes just like humans.
A clogged catalytic converter can cause loss of power.
Please help me understand
unfortunately, after reading your post I don't understand much either. Very little information to go on.
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