Anyone knows if the current Shell Rotella T6 5W40 is API-SN rated?
I know oils like the current 5W40 Delvac ESP still works well with gas engines. Looking at the mixed fleet rated oils that are potentially on sale at tractor / truck supply stores.
I have a Sienna 2nd gen and Araco built 2000 LX (garaged mall crawler). I can say they ride very differently and the panels are fitted to tight tolerances at every detail with the Araco LX. From frame to body to the plastic mounted pieces it was built right and there isn’t a vibration problem...
If your AHC reservoir doesn’t have a High and Low mode difference of close to 14 gradations, there’s a huge possibility the AHC globes are running low on its gas charge and the hydraulic fluid’s compressing the diaphragm in globes down to its equivalent of suspension “bump stops” with the...
If you're referring to whistling noises at high speed and have a correctly or factory installed windshield, its mostly from the front doors. The 06-07 door weatherstrips seem to seal tighter. The rear door weatherstrip sitting next to the B pillar also helps tremendously.
If it's noise from the...
R&R performed the right way does matter, not just the parts installed.
Sometimes repairs take out serviceable parts when a mechanic doesn’t follow the book, misses bolts or preparations were poorly done and the resealed components can leak prematurely and your truck ends up in a shop more than...
TCCN automotive that runs the car care nut channel. Owner was a Master Diagnostic Technician before he went indy.
Maybe you can post something if your rig went on YouTube. :)
This might help
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/thread-size-for-ubj-and-lbj-castle-nut.1283244/#post-14424671
It seals the front diff by holding the inboard shaft that keeps the sealed front diff system from leaking gear oil.
That's part of the old oil seal and it can be disposed.
You broke...
Chances are, you need no more materials than new washers/snap rings, oil seal, the axle grease cap and squeezing out air pockets between the axle, steering knuckle, rotor after the bearing repack.
(edit: add the hub flange paper gasket to the list)
If the bearing has just 50k of service and is...
You'd have to strip the wheel down to the spindle and work your way backwards.
Inspecting the following in the process while repacking the wheel bearings:
-Brass needle bushing in the steering arm assembly
-Bearing hub oil seal (Replace)
-FDS snap ring gap (Replace)
-Claw washer - probably...
UCAs Impex
LCAs from Lexus/Toyota when they’re running huge discount through Dealerships running SimplePart catalog system.
The shipping weight for LCAs are >22lbs but UCAs are extremely lightweight.
If the truck is garaged it is well protected from UV damage when parked that does extend its service life.
At 24 years, my factory radiator’s plastic is still good ol’ black and completely solid.
It isn’t anything like the heater tees turning brown when the polymers have leached out of its...
Here’s what you can potentially do to help meanwhile.
If you had the hundy towed home, it’s best to check the source of leaks yourself unless you can get an honest shop to perform the inspection because this can potentially lead to a costly diagnosis selling you unneeded repairs.
Check out...
If I may add, 82720-60023
The 98-02 box is about $380 + shipping on partsouq. Close to $500 + tax shipped when Toyota/Lexus is running a discount.
You get the box + all new fuses and relays with the exception of 3 pieces you need a swappa from the old box if I recall this correctly.
The global spec for 2UZ is specified to use 40 weight oils (sometimes 50 weight) with the exception of USA with 30 weight due to EPA rules that may be prioritizing fuel economy over engine protection.
Just like the 3UR-FE (200 series) in US spec with 20 weight oils instead of 30, its running...
It seems like AC refresh kits for lung protection against musty ACs are selling a couple of bucks lower than usual.
00289-ACRKT-LX
Looks like this version has Lexus swag, just like LX suffic ATF and brake fluid.
This seems like the most feasible option for preventing premature trans failure. Especially when it leaves O/D and re-enters O/D with a hard shift.
On steep elevation I've always preferred pulsing the gas pedal to prevent the trans from kicking in and out of O/D on an AT. You eventually end up...
@hoser ,
Apart from the plastic engine cover, are these the full list of parts that require replacement (at least for the 98-02) for the mod?
44360-60230 PS Reservoir with mounting bracket that sits closer to the vane pump than the NA spec
44410-60480 HP Hose
44410-60480 The sending hose PS...