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20 03, 2015

Toyota Prius rear brake noise, uneven pad wear with grinding

By |March 20th, 2015|Brakes, CT200h, Lexus, Maintenance, Prius, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|6 Comments

Covering the common problem of abnormal rear brake wear and grinding on late model Prius and Prius V, including how to make it less likely to reoccur
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18 03, 2015

Toyota and Lexus battery replacement precautions

By |March 18th, 2015|Battery, Check Engine Light, Lexus, Maintenance, Repair, Scion, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus battery replacement precautions

Taking care when replacing your starting or auxiliary battery to ensure correct operation down the road
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16 03, 2015

Toyota and Lexus brake fluid replacement

By |March 16th, 2015|Brakes, Lexus, Maintenance, Repair, Scion, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus brake fluid replacement

The importance of keeping your brake fluid healthy and what CARspec looks for when inspecting your brakes
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16 03, 2015

Calling all Minneapolis, MN Lexus IS250 and 2006 GS300 owners!

By |March 16th, 2015|Check Engine Light, GS300, IS250, Lexus, News, Repair|Comments Off on Calling all Minneapolis, MN Lexus IS250 and 2006 GS300 owners!

If you own an IS250 or 2006 GS300, CARspec would like to perform the intake valve cleaning procedure on your vehicle at significantly reduced cost. Call us today at (952)426-4798 if you are interested!
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12 03, 2015

2004-2009 Toyota Prius no heat and/or P1121, P1120, P1122, P1123

By |March 12th, 2015|Check Engine Light, Coolant, Prius, Toyota, Water Pump|Comments Off on 2004-2009 Toyota Prius no heat and/or P1121, P1120, P1122, P1123

2004-2009 Toyota Prius no heat and/or P1121, P1120, P1122, P1123 caused by a stuck coolant flow control valve
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12 03, 2015

2001-2009 Toyota Prius water pump leaking coolant

By |March 12th, 2015|Coolant, Maintenance, Prius, Repair, Water Pump|Comments Off on 2001-2009 Toyota Prius water pump leaking coolant

2001-2009 Prius water pump leaking coolant - notes on the cost to replace your water pump and other options
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11 03, 2015

Toyota and Lexus P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 or P0356

By |March 11th, 2015|Avalon, Camry, Check Engine Light, ES350, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus, Rav4, Repair, RX350, RX450h, Sienna, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB, Venza|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 or P0356

Toyota and Lexus P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 or P0356 - ignition coil issues on the 2GR-FE
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11 03, 2015

Toyota and Lexus coolant replacement and maintenance

By |March 11th, 2015|Coolant, Lexus, Maintenance, Scion, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus coolant replacement and maintenance

Toyota and Lexus coolant replacement and maintenance - Long Life Red and Super Long Life Pink coolant
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11 03, 2015

2006 Lexus GS300 P0172, P0175, P2196, P2198, P0138, P0158, P0037, or P0057

By |March 11th, 2015|Check Engine Light, GS300, Lexus, Oil Change, Technical Service Bulletin, TSB|Comments Off on 2006 Lexus GS300 P0172, P0175, P2196, P2198, P0138, P0158, P0037, or P0057

2006 Lexus GS300 P0172, P0175, P2196, P2198, P0138, P0158, P0037, or P0057 - a complicated issue with three repair solutions
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11 03, 2015

2008-2009 Scion xB ABS light on C0210 or C0215

By |March 11th, 2015|ABS, Check Engine Light, Repair, Scion, Technical Service Bulletin, TSB, xB|Comments Off on 2008-2009 Scion xB ABS light on C0210 or C0215

2008-2009 Scion xB ABS light on C0210 or C0215 caused by corrosion inside the speed sensor connector
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