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    Replacing AC system?

    So after driving my 04 Tundra for more than 20 minutes I get the AC blinking light. From what I can tell the famous MAG Clutch Relay easy fix is not applicable to my year of truck as from what I can tell as it is built into my compressor, please correct me if I am wrong because when I look in...
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    Lesson Learned, OEM parts

    I’m done with any aftermarket parts. Even something as simple as a drive belt, it needs to be OEM. The Dayco that a mechanic used as my daughter is in college and I couldn’t do it myself as she’s several hours away, lasted less than 2 years. Put a new OEM one on today and the noise went away...
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    2016 LX 570 Outer Tire Wear

    Ok, my wife drives a 2016 570 with the 21 inch tires. It seems the front tires, on the very outside edge of the tire, get chewed up within30k miles, the remainder of the front tires are easily at 50%. Every year I have the Lexus dealer put the vehicle on the alignment machine to check...
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    Raleigh area mechanic needed

    My brother just moved to Raleigh and needs a good Toyota specialist. Any recommendations would be truly appreciated. Thank you.
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    Raleigh NC Mechanic Recommendation

    I have a family member who just moved to Raleigh and he is looking for a good mechanic for his fleet of Toyota Suvs. Anyone have a good place for him to go? Thank you in advance.
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    Valve Train Noise

    2004, 370k miles. I just purchased it this Spring and have caught it up on all maintenance and repairs. Truck seemed well taken care of, no leaks, no smoke on start up, does not use oil, etc…. A little background, I have done all fluids, filters, Denso plugs and all 8 coils, new O2 upstream...
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    After market Suspension Parts

    I am looking to refresh my sons 100 series LC with 285k miles, at least the front end. The OEM parts are really expensive, and if I have to go that route I will but with 2 kids in college it would be nice if I did not have to spend a small fortune. Are there any reputable aftermarket suppliers...
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    High Oil Pressure

    2002 100 series, 282k miles. Oil pressure is stuck on high. I changed the oil pressure sensor, the one down at the oil filter, and no change. Anyone else ever seen this. Everything I see is about low oil pressure and the above always fixes it…. Thanks in advance guys.
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    Coolant hose Leak Created by PowerSteering Pulley?

    2004 Tundra, high miles 370k, just purchased and pretty much have everything buttoned and running well. Notice a coolant leak coming from front of engine. Long story short there is a gash on the back on the main coolant hose that looks to have been created by it coming in contact with the...
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    Blinking AC Light

    I have a blinking AC light. I checked the refrigerant level with one of those recharge kits and it’s in the green. If I turn the AC off for a minute or two and turn it back on the AC goes back to normal fro 20 minutes or so and then it blinks again and thenAC stops working. Any other ideas...
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    Tire Width ?

    I have a 2004 Tundra 2wd. Needing tires and currently have 265/70/17s. What is the widest I can go on stock wheels and suspension without slavers and not rub at full lock? 275, 285?
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    Wet U Joint

    Have you guys ever seen a wet u joint where the driveshaft meets the transmission, 2wd? It Smells like ATF possibly, having trouble telling because it’s mixed with some grease as well and dirt. Any thoughts on why this area would be wet?
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    Engine Clatter

    2004 Tundra 4.7, 369k miles. Just purchased from original owner and it seems to have been taken care of. I did go through and do all of the fluids and filters plus denso coils and plugs as they were all original. I am getting a light engine valve train “ clatter“under load When accelerating...
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    Any leads on new carpet

    Looking to replace my carpet on a 2004 double cab, anyone know where to get some? Thank you.
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    2004 Tundra Engine Ping

    Just bought a 2004 Tundra 4.7 with 370k, for a beater truck. Rust free if you can believe it. Anyway, I’ve done all the fluids and plugs and new denso coils and cleaned MAF sensor. as it was running rough, runs smooth now. The only item now that is of slight concern is that under hard...
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    Lx 470 Headlight Bulb Replacement-OEM

    This is probably a stupid ?, but how do up you get the black connector to release from the low beam bulb? I have the retaining clip released. is there something I have to press on the black connector to release from the light bulb? Thank you in advance.
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    Deep Humming Sound

    My daughters 2002 LC with 270k miles is making deep humming sound from where under the car, no vibrations at all. This takes place 50mph and up. I had the tires recently balanced and rotated just to make sure it was not something simple. This Land Cruiser is 100% stock in regard to...
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    Pink Coolant 1998 LC

    I’m performing a flush with Thermocure this week as my sons 100 series heat was Luke warm. I have a ton of Zerex Pink. Would there be a reason that I could not use it? I will flushing out all old coolant, so no remnants of the old Red coolant will be present. Thank you for your time.
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    Need new Windshield Richmond Va

    Need a new windshield on both a 100 series and my wifes Lx 570, anyone in the Richmond Va area know of a good place? Thanks in advance.
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    Poor Heat

    1998 Lx470 240k miles Poor heat coming out of vents after fully warmed up. I have checked and re checked the coolant levels and they are always full. I am guessing the heater core may be filled with debris…? What should my next step be to diagnose and repair? Thanks in advance.
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