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5 11, 2014

Toyota Sienna radiator replacement

By |November 5th, 2014|Repair, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota Sienna radiator replacement

For 2004-2005 Sienna owners, a leaking radiator is a common problem. An aluminum core radiator, the attachment point between the radiator fins and the side tanks of the radiator slowly leaks coolant, resulting in a pinkish buildup from coolant drying around the area.
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30 10, 2014

P2195 – a failing Air/Fuel ratio sensor and how we diagnose it

By |October 30th, 2014|Lexus, Repair|2 Comments

The check engine light can mean many things, from a loose gas cap to complete engine failure. In this post we explore one failure in particular - an Air/Fuel ratio sensor failure.
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27 10, 2014

Prius Rattle, P0A0F and P030X – new updates and new fixes

By |October 27th, 2014|Hybrid, Prius, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|Comments Off on Prius Rattle, P0A0F and P030X – new updates and new fixes

Toyota just released T-TT-0310-14, a notice to technicians to stop any diagnosis of Prius misfire rattles with a P0301,P0302, P0303 or P0304.
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23 10, 2014

1992 SC400 timing belt

By |October 23rd, 2014|Lexus, Maintenance, Repair|Comments Off on 1992 SC400 timing belt

We had the pleasure of replacing the Lexus SC400's 22 year old timing belt and took a few photos along the way.
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21 10, 2014

Induction cleaning for direct injection Lexus engines

By |October 21st, 2014|Lexus, Maintenance|2 Comments

Since their introduction in 2006, the Lexus series of direct injection engines have become known for fouling intake valves with carbon deposits, leading to misfires, check engine lights and a rough idle.
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17 10, 2014

2010-2014 Prius Inverter/Converter IPM warranty enhancement – P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A

By |October 17th, 2014|Hybrid, Prius, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|Comments Off on 2010-2014 Prius Inverter/Converter IPM warranty enhancement – P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A

Toyota recently released a warranty enhancement for 2010-2014 Prius, extending the coverage of the inverter/converter Intelligent Powertrain Module.
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10 10, 2014

Prius hybrid battery replacement prices

By |October 10th, 2014|Prius, Toyota|Comments Off on Prius hybrid battery replacement prices

All battery replacements include cleaning of the battery cooling fan, transfer of components (where needed), and cleaning of the throttle. Most replacements can be completed the same day.
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8 10, 2014

Camry Hybrid P0328 – mouse damage

By |October 8th, 2014|Camry, Hybrid, Toyota|Comments Off on Camry Hybrid P0328 – mouse damage

A mouse had chewed through this customer's knock sensor wiring, leaving behind some corn and foam in the process.
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6 10, 2014

Star Tribune article about owner

By |October 6th, 2014|News|Comments Off on Star Tribune article about owner

The Minneapolis Star Tribune ran an article today about owner John Cleveland and the family history of entrepreneurship.
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2 10, 2014

Toyota/Lexus OEM parts and quality – an example

By |October 2nd, 2014|Lexus, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|Comments Off on Toyota/Lexus OEM parts and quality – an example

No one wants to spend more than they should on their car (us included), so we thought we would share one specific instance where Toyota OEM parts fit the bill.
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