I have run AGMs in both a F350 and my 100 series for years without any charging modifications. No issues whatsoever. And the ford diesel will crank over strong on the coldest mornings.
I work part time at an auto parts store and check batteries and charging systems daily on many different...
Glad it is working.
For future reference - Full cold AC with the windows closed is a much better dehumidifier than the heater.
If you still have a musty smell give it a try for a few hours.
I was thinking Tundra - vs- Land crusier when I wrote this initially, but I do see now where the quote specified Tacoma. Yes the Land cruiser does have a few systems not found on the Tundra / Tacoma that can raise repair costs (KDSS and electronic traction control aids come to mind)...
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My opinion regarding extended warranties mostly relates to the original question posted in this thread- ie: purchase of a new '21 Cruiser. The major components of the 21 Land Cruiser - engine, transmission, (and yes even electronics), have been refined over the last 13...
Red sealant is just Mobile 1 synthetic grease. I had noticed in the past that it tends to dry out and crust over, so in this application where is is not directly exposed to road spray it should last until I need to access the valves many years in the future
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just my 2 cents on extended warranties
(As they relate to Toyota vehicles anyway)
Take the cost of the extended warranty that you are quoted and set aside that
Amount in a savings/ investment account
If you have an unexpected event that would have been covered, then use the money...
Wall mart has a department that handles claims of this type (probably 100’s of claims daily on a nationwide basis) Do not try calling or negotiating with them. Just make sure the local manager documents what happened.
get your own carrier notified and let them do what they do best get your...
I had LineX do a Complete rust proofing/ frame treatment on my 21 told to not wash her or drive in downpours for a week or so to allow full curing time. It dripped wax and smelled for a week afterwards but based on other user’s experiences with them I believe it was a great investment for $400...
When I searched in Feb for magnetic grey HE with third row there were only two available country wide. Austin Texas dealer wanted 92k and Colorado dealer was pushing 96k with their market adjustment add on.
ended up with a black HE at the local dealer with third row for low 80’s. For the...
Picked her up from Line-X yesterday. Complete rust proofing/ frame treatment. Was told to not wash her or drive in downpours for a week or so to allow full curing time.
Clear 3M bra to be added this week.
any other ideas to get her prepared for a long life?
I believe the Rust prevention is a worthwhile investment, since I expect this vehicle to last 30+ years.
Noxudol products look like a great solution, however the nearest application center is 3 hours away. So Line-X it is, they are 20 minutes away - Appointment next week for a 2 day...
I understand, when I went to pick this one up, I ended up at the dealer’s body shop for half a day having the hood and one fender buffed out. It was delivered to them during the ice storm and some of the white protective plastic sheeting had been flapping against them while it was on the...
Thanks for the input on the rear hitch cover - I just installed it yesterday, So I will remove it until I can figure out a way to protect the bumper cover. Mud Flaps stay however as I live on a gravel road and need the protection...
I didn't mean to start a thread on ceramic coatings -...
thanks - I've been wanting to get a 200 for a few years. Not that I don't love the 100 series, but couldn't let the last year of the cruiser slip past without owning one.
Here is the side-by-side view (the LX is for sale - see the classified). The first thing I did was a Graphene...
I finally bit the bullet and purchased a '21 Heritage last week. I have a couple of 100 series, and there are some things I wish their prior owners had done early in their ownership to prevent future issues from cropping up.
(i.e.: on the 100 series, there is an electrical connection on...