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3 04, 2015

Lexus IS250 and GS300 top engine clean

By |April 3rd, 2015|Check Engine Light, GS300, IS250, Lexus, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin, TSB|Comments Off on Lexus IS250 and GS300 top engine clean

Lexus IS250 and GS300 top engine clean - notes on what it is and what it does
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27 03, 2015

Toyota and Lexus damaged wheel lock $4 removal trick

By |March 27th, 2015|Lexus, Maintenance, Repair, Scion, Tires, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus damaged wheel lock $4 removal trick

Toyota and Lexus damaged wheel lock $4 removal trick - a quick way to removed rounded locking lug nuts
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25 03, 2015

Toyota and Lexus 4.7L V8 2UZ-FE timing belt replacement note

By |March 25th, 2015|4Runner, GX470, Land Cruiser, Lexus, LX470, Sequoia, Timing Belt, Toyota, Tundra|1 Comment

Replacing the timing belt on a 2UZ-FE, with a little surprise in there for good measure
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24 03, 2015

Repairing broken front sway bar bolts – 1997 Toyota Camry

By |March 24th, 2015|Camry, Repair, Toyota|Comments Off on Repairing broken front sway bar bolts – 1997 Toyota Camry

Repairing broken front sway bar bolts from another shop by removing the subframe and drilling them out - a major repair
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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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