When I ask my local Toyota dealer's service department to "lubricate the propeller shaft" or "re-torque the propeller shaft bolt" on my LC (things in the maintenance guide), they look at me like I'm speaking in tongues. Not to mention their inability to balance the wheels, successfully complete...
Not to panic anybody, but I just came across this article talking about an encryption vulnerability in DST80 (it’s what the ‘09-15 Toyota’s keys use for proximity security):
https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-can-clone-millions-of-toyota-hyundai-kia-keys/
It’s not an easy hack but, given the...
Toyota has announced that they will be retrofitting/updating 2018 Sienna and Camrys to include Apple CarPlay (and Amazon Alexa) functionality:
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2018-toyota-camry-sienna-apple-carplay-amazon-alexa-retrofit/
If would be nice if this retrofit would be extended to...
I purchased this Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller and the custom wiring harness from eTrailer last September with the goal of using it in my 200 series Land Cruiser. However, I could not find a satisfactory place to mount it, so wound up purchasing and installing the Redarc unit...
You know you want 'em. These are the highly-reviewed Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 285/60R18 tires and are absolutely perfect take-offs with < 10 miles on them! I can send you additional pics showing that these tires still have the markings and rubber nubs on them. These were taken off before taking...
For the members who run KO2's, how many miles are you getting per set? I'd heard rumors about KO3's being available just around the corner, but with better weather here, I'm ditching the stock Dunlops and making the switch to KO2's next week. Just wanted to get an idea about how long these...
Had a rock kicked up on the freeway in Portland earlier this week, about the size of a lemon. Needless to say, it’s windshield replacement time for my LC. Luckily, it hit squarely in the middle of the screen, so the paint is untouched. What I’d like to know is does the collective have any...
Reduced Capacity by cru1s3r posted Jun 13, 2017 at 11:05 AM
Inside the driver's door of my new 200-series LC, I found the above sticker, indicating my LC's load carrying capacity had been reduced by 19 LBS. Any idea why? Thus far, my vehicle is stock, and has not been touched by anybody...
Hello everyone,
Having come from the Porsche world where they obsess over brake fluid flush intervals (2 Yr. mandatory), I was surprised to see any mention of this service absent in my Toyota Land Cruiser Warranty and Maintenance Guide. I can understand pushing out intervals somewhat beyond...
I live in Oregon at approximately 3,500 above sea level. Fuels available to me at home are regular (87 Octane), Plus (89 Octane), and Premium (91 Octane). Per my owner's manual, page 554, my LC requires 87 Octane or higher. Recently, while on a road trip to mountainous regions, I see that...
Very interesting:
This surprisingly self-aware SUV points cameras everywhere
I didn't know you could use the knob to change views! Must play with this feature when I return home...
So, I'm in the process of removing the rear seat video screens in my new LC. The cover came off easy. A 10mm socket made quick work of the three nuts holding the screen onto the back of the seat. Two of the connections came off easily, but I'm having trouble with the green connector. Any...
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I'm new here and have just bought my second LC. My first one was a 1999 Series 100 that I had for seven years, but had to sell so that I could transport an elderly relative that came to live with us. Long-story short, she couldn't get up into it and we had a small garage, so my cruiser...