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Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 front inner CV boot grease leak

By |January 13th, 2015|

The Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 are prone to grease leaks from the front CV axle boots - as a Toyota and Lexus repair specialist, we see it weekly. The inner boot's outer clamp loosens over time allowing a small amount of grease to seep out and be flung around as the axle spins.
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Toyota Sienna, Highlander and Venza, Lexus RX350 oil cooler leak/seep

By |January 12th, 2015|

In this article, we explain the oil cooler leak/seep on the Toyota Highlander, Sienna and Venza, as well as the Lexus RX350.
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Working with your Toyota, Lexus or Scion extended warranty

By |January 7th, 2015|

How to use your extended warranty at CARspec. We'll handle all the claims and repairs on your behalf – you'll just need to give us a few things (click to see list).
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Steering rack leak – Toyota Highlander and Sienna, Lexus RX330 and RX350

By |January 6th, 2015|

The process of repairing a steering rack leak - Toyota Highlander and Sienna, Lexus RX330 and RX350.
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Understanding brake replacement – terms and service for disc brakes

By |December 30th, 2014|

An overview of brake replacement for Toyota, Lexus and Scion owners to help them better understand the process.
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Replacing a seized sensor – DIY thread repair (P0158)

By |December 8th, 2014|

CARspec had a 2007 Lexus RX350 with a check engine light on today, Code P0158. Diagnosed as a failing Bank 2 Air/Fuel ration sensor, the technician went to replace the failed unit only to discover the sensor seized into the exhaust manifold.
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Toyota/Lexus transmission fluid replacement – T-IV vs. WS

By |December 2nd, 2014|

Replacing your Lexus or Toyota's differential and transfer case fluid: when it is required and when we recommend doing it.
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2004 RX330 Valve Cover Gaskets

By |November 25th, 2014|

The 3.3 liter V6 for 2004-2007 Toyota and Lexus vehicles is growing older, and with age comes a higher likelihood of leaks. When in for an oil change, the technician noted an oil leak on this particular RX330 from the valve covers gaskets, leaking down onto the exhaust manifold.
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P2195 – a failing Air/Fuel ratio sensor and how we diagnose it

By |October 30th, 2014|

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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1992 SC400 timing belt

By |October 23rd, 2014|

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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