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26 01, 2021

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

By |January 26th, 2021|GS300, GS350, IS250, IS350, Lexus, Oil Leak, Repair|Comments Off on IS250, IS350, GS300, GS350 AWD front differential seal leak – engine out seal replacement

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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24 08, 2020

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

By |August 24th, 2020|4Runner, GX470, Land Cruiser, Lexus, LX470, Oil Leak, Sequoia, Timing Belt, Tundra|Comments Off on Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT – GX470, 4Runner, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes

Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT - GX470, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes
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31 07, 2020

Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft – installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius

By |July 31st, 2020|Check Engine Light, Maintenance, Prius, Repair, Toyota|Comments Off on Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft – installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius

Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft - installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius
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7 01, 2020

2010 Toyota Camry – P0012, P0016, cold start rattle – a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repairs

By |January 7th, 2020|Camry, Check Engine Light, Maintenance, Oil Change, Repair, Toyota|Comments Off on 2010 Toyota Camry – P0012, P0016, cold start rattle – a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repairs

2010 Toyota Camry - P0012, P0016, cold start rattle - a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repair
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22 08, 2019

GX460 coolant leak – a hidden leak from deep in the engine

By |August 22nd, 2019|Coolant, GX460, Lexus, Maintenance, Repair|Comments Off on GX460 coolant leak – a hidden leak from deep in the engine

GX460 coolant leak - a hidden leak from deep in the engine and repairing the valley plate coolant leak
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22 08, 2019

GX460 oil leak from timing cover explained

By |August 22nd, 2019|GX460, Lexus, Maintenance, Oil Leak, Repair|1 Comment

GX460 oil leak from timing cover explained, scope of the repair in photos
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4 01, 2019

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

By |January 4th, 2019|Camry, ES350, Highlander, Lexus, Oil Leak, Rav4, Repair, RX350, Sienna, Toyota, Uncategorized, Venza|Comments Off on Headgasket teardown of a Toyota and Lexus 3.5 liter 2GR-FE V6

Teardown of a the Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE
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3 01, 2019

Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards – what to do now

By |January 3rd, 2019|Battery|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards – what to do now

Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards - what to do now
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3 01, 2019

LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating

By |January 3rd, 2019|Lexus, LX470|Comments Off on LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating

LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating
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3 01, 2019

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

By |January 3rd, 2019|Differential, GX470, Height Control, Lexus, LX470, Uncategorized|1 Comment

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