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Toyota and Lexus air conditioning odor – prevention and repair of foul air

By |February 4th, 2015|

Toyota and Lexus air conditioning odor - prevention and repair of foul air with some tips and photos

IS350 front brakes – servicing performance brakes, reducing noise and dust

By |February 2nd, 2015|

IS350 front brakes - servicing performance brakes, reducing noise and dust by using alternate OEM pads and shims
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Lexus IS250, IS350, GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450h seized rear caliper repair

By |February 2nd, 2015|

Lexus IS250, IS350, GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450h seized rear caliper repair and preventing the condition

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

By |January 27th, 2015|

Toyota and Lexus LX, LT, LF, and LL80 - specialized transfer case and differential fluids with part numbers and substitutes.
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Toyota and Lexus V6 cold start engine rattle – 2GR/3GR/4GR

By |January 27th, 2015|

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?

Toyota and Lexus low tire light meaning and repair

By |January 27th, 2015|

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.

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

By |January 27th, 2015|

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

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

By |January 26th, 2015|

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

By |January 21st, 2015|

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

By |January 19th, 2015|

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.
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