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27 01, 2015

Toyota Corolla and Matrix P0171 in cold temperatures

By |January 27th, 2015|Corolla, Matrix, Toyota, TSB|Comments Off on Toyota Corolla and Matrix P0171 in cold temperatures

Toyota Corolla and Matrix code P0171: system too lean with cold temperatures. The most common cause of this is a failing intake manifold gasket that leaks when it is cold.
27 01, 2015

Toyota and Lexus LX, LT, LF, and LL80 – specialized transfer case and differential fluids

By |January 27th, 2015|Lexus, Maintenance, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus LX, LT, LF, and LL80 – specialized transfer case and differential fluids

Toyota and Lexus LX, LT, LF, and LL80 - specialized transfer case and differential fluids with part numbers and substitutes.
27 01, 2015

Toyota and Lexus V6 cold start engine rattle – 2GR/3GR/4GR

By |January 27th, 2015|IS250, Lexus, Recall, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|21 Comments

Diagnosing a Toyota and Lexus V6 cold start engine rattle - 2GR/3GR/4GR. What is the responsible part, and what should you do if you experience these symptoms?
27 01, 2015

Toyota and Lexus low tire light meaning and repair

By |January 27th, 2015|Lexus, Low Tire Light, Tires, Toyota|2 Comments

There are many causes of a low tire light, not all of them requiring repair, and most that do any auto mechanic can take care of. But first, what does the light mean? Read on to find out.
27 01, 2015

Lexus IS250 and GS300 rough idle and/or P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306

By |January 27th, 2015|GS300, IS250, Lexus, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin|7 Comments

Lexus IS250 and GS300 rough idle or codes P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, and understanding repair options and warranty.
26 01, 2015

Toyota 4-cylinder 2AZ oil burning (2007 Camry)

By |January 26th, 2015|Camry, Camry Hybrid, HS250h, Hybrid, Lexus, Matrix, News, Rav4, Repair, tC, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, xB|Comments Off on Toyota 4-cylinder 2AZ oil burning (2007 Camry)

In this article, we shine some light on understanding the oil consumption of multiple 2007+ Toyota 2AZ 4-cylinder models including the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Rav4, Scion tC, xB.
21 01, 2015

2005-2008 Toyota Corolla and Matrix P0741

By |January 21st, 2015|Corolla, Matrix, Recall, Repair, Toyota, TSB|2 Comments

Learn about the 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla and Matrix code P0741 (Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance), and the most recent ECM replacement recall.
21 01, 2015

Toyota and Lexus hybrid air conditioning special service requirements (Prius, RX400h, Camry Hybrid, etc.)

By |January 21st, 2015|Air Conditioning, Camry Hybrid, CT200h, Highlander Hybrid, HS250h, Hybrid, Lexus, Prius, Toyota|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus hybrid air conditioning special service requirements (Prius, RX400h, Camry Hybrid, etc.)

Special precautions to take when servicing Toyota and Lexus hybrid air conditioning systems. As Eden Prairie's Toyota and Lexus hybrid specialist, we though we'd share some information on the unique needs of these high voltage systems as it relates to their repair and general service.
19 01, 2015

Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, Lexus GX470 and LX470 seized front brake calipers

By |January 19th, 2015|4Runner, Brakes, GX470, Lexus, LX470, Repair, Toyota, Tundra|Comments Off on Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, Lexus GX470 and LX470 seized front brake calipers

CARspec recently had an Eden Prairie guest's GX470 with just north of 100k miles, and the owner was concerned over a pull when he used the brakes. The technician test drove the vehicle and confirmed the condition, also noting that the vehicle didn't like to roll when in gear. In this post we demonstrate the repairing of the brakes on a GX470 and related models with a seized front brake caliper.
13 01, 2015

Where the tire meets the wheel – 2007 Toyota 4Runner tire bead leak

By |January 13th, 2015|4Runner, Maintenance, Repair, Tires, Toyota|1 Comment

If this blog has a theme, that theme is corrosion. Today is no different. A guest with a 2007 Toyota 4Runner came in concerned about an air leak from their right front tire. Here we demonstrate how to repair a tire leak on a 4Runner with corrosion of the aluminum wheel at the bead.