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My wife was driving home in torrential rain when all the dash gauges died.. The compressor had seized, and due to rain no squeal just lots of friction/heat. I had to cut the belt off as it was melted to the compressor pulley. A wire in the compressor shorted likely the jacket melted. For some...

Hi all, I have followed the Toyota spec of 5W-30 (not a diesel) and have been running full synthetic since 80k. Now that I'm at 300KI am thinking of going to 15W-40 Rotella? As it is using some oil between changes.. Thoughts..?

My 97 locks the doors on its own? Is there anyway do just disable the electronic locks? If so do you guys know which fuse to pull?

I have a 1997 FZJ80 and would like to replace the incandescent headlight bulbs with LED. I have searched and searched but come up dry? Does anyone have an 80 with stock headlights who has converted to LED? links to the bulbs or instructions would be great..