louis1953
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Getting angry will get you nothing. Bring the vehicle back to the dealership and politely discus...
Within reason you should be okay, other than burning a bunch of fuel. Keep a close eye on engine...
Toyota uses a seal in their water pumps that may seep coolant and leave a build up around the wee...
The oil life monitor considers several factors, other than just miles. For instance, engine temp...
If plugging the PCV line makes it run and installing the valve makes it die, likely a vacuum leak...
In the center of the dash, under the console is a door that is used to control air flow to the re...
The correct oil is SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395
Very common failures are the blower motor and blower motor resister. To isolate, test for 12 vol...
The socket or pigtail is notorious for burning out on this vehicle. Check for discoloration arou...
Thermostats normally fail in one of two ways. They can stick open and the engine takes a long ti...
The regulator is replaced as an assembly as the guides are normally what breaks, causing the cabl...
The idle function is designed to re-learn on its on. It normally needs to see about two minutes...
The pulley is a press fit and is best removed with a puller made for the purpose. The threads, i...
I would advise never doing business with anyone you don't trust. Find another shop and get a sec...
The coolant level sensor is in the coolant reservoir and is a fairly high-failure item. Temporar...
I don't think there is a specific time for shocks to be replaced. Some may still be fine, even a...
Seven years or 105,000 miles, whichever occurs first. In my experience, the years are worse than...
That sounds a very much like a head gasket or cracked head type of problem. You might have the m...
If the noise goes away when you release the clutch, it could be the throw out bearing or the pilo...
Rain making it better sounds like a lubrication issue. Check the lower ball joint boots. Many t...
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