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About John Cleveland

After years of experience working for the dealerships, owner John Cleveland set out to start a new kind of shop for Toyota, Lexus and Scion owners unlike any in Minnesota – one that offers a competitive price point, technical prowess, honesty and environmentally friendly practices.

IS250, IS350, GS300, GS350 AWD front differential seal leak – engine out seal replacement

By |January 26th, 2021|

Beginning in the 2006 model year, Lexus introduced the GR series of engine to the IS250, IS350, GS300 and GS350, some available with all wheel drive (AWD) initially and others adding the option later.  With the introduction of AWD to these models came a not uncommon issue – a leak from the inner front […]

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Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT – GX470, 4Runner, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes

By |August 24th, 2020|

Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT - GX470, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes
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Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft – installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius

By |July 31st, 2020|

Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft - installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius
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2010 Toyota Camry – P0012, P0016, cold start rattle – a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repairs

By |January 7th, 2020|

2010 Toyota Camry - P0012, P0016, cold start rattle - a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repair
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GX460 coolant leak – a hidden leak from deep in the engine

By |August 22nd, 2019|

GX460 coolant leak - a hidden leak from deep in the engine and repairing the valley plate coolant leak
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GX460 oil leak from timing cover explained

By |August 22nd, 2019|

GX460 oil leak from timing cover explained, scope of the repair in photos

Headgasket teardown of a Toyota and Lexus 3.5 liter 2GR-FE V6

By |January 4th, 2019|

Teardown of a the Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE
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Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards – what to do now

By |January 3rd, 2019|

Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards - what to do now
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LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating

By |January 3rd, 2019|

LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating
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Lexus GX470 and LX470 thump, clunk from a stop or taking off – driveshaft binding

By |January 3rd, 2019|

Lexus GX470 and LX470 thump, clunk from a stop or taking off - driveshaft binding