06 solara question

[Lit549]

Just curious if anyone can point me in the right direction?My wifes car has a light on that looks like a tire with exclamatiin point in the center,i figured it was low tire sensor.Car feels like brakes are dragging or something?Car just had timing belt and one coil pack replaced..Any suggestions????Thanks

[arabianobsession]

Yes, that is your low tire pressure light that is on. If you feel the brakes are dragging, how is your gas mileage?

[Lit549]

Actually the gas mileage is pretty bad.Trans acts funny too!Acts like its real sluggish taking off..

[arabianobsession]

Hmmm, sounds like you could have a number of issues....how many miles are on it?

[Lit549]

It has 123000 mi.It was a rental car..Runs good,it just feels like something isnt right..No codes or anything..Left rear wheel bearing is growling and needs replaced..

[arabianobsession]

When was the last time the transmission fluid was checked/replaced?

[Lit549]

I have no idea,i make sure its full..I guess im afraid to change it.Seems like everytime i do that,im replacing tranny soon there after..(on other cars)..How hard is it to change on these cars??Im very mechani ally inclined..

[Donald E. George]

I believe you have to remove the front sub frame with engine and transmission to replace transmission. I am "mechanical" too but with the advent of front wheel drive vehicles, I stopped doing a lot of things I had been doing since the 1950s. I would like to see the car makers start to make at least some units with rear wheel drive and independent rear suspension.

[arabianobsession]

Yeah, it's a huge PITA to replace the trans.

BUT, I would recommend checking the fluid. Is it a dark brown, or a clear red? If it's the former, then I highly recommend changing the fluid, it does wonders for shifting performance.