SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (4 Viewers)

[prwillard2]

some people around here get sensitive when you call it air ride.. haha

IT'S A HYDRAULIC RAM!

 

[fjcruising]

The pre 2016 LXs aren’t as bad (re: ugly faces). They have a bit more than “air ride” in that they have AHC which is a dynamic hydraulic system that can adjust ride height, shock valving, as well as adjust automatically for different loads. The manual says AHC can handle about 1000lbs over the wheels before it starts struggling, and it’s been reported here that this is a conservative spec. Modifications can be made to increase that number as well. Also.. some people around here get sensitive when you call it air ride.. haha

several years back, before I had 200 I made the “air ride” mistake once…. Once.

 

[Moosepuck]

Lol, ooops!

 

[Blackbirdaerial]

Does anyone run a non OEM bug guard on their hood? The OEM one isn’t made anymore, and I’m interested in running one, mostly to cover up 140k miles of rock chips… (for a 2008)

 

[Sinister]

Why does the Service manual end at 120,000 mile service? I had my 125,000 yesterday and didnt know wth to ask for. Anyone have an idea where I can get some literature on 125,130,135 services ect…….?

 

[gaijin]

Why does the Service manual end at 120,000 mile service? I had my 125,000 yesterday and didnt know wth to ask for. Anyone have an idea where I can get some literature on 125,130,135 services ect…….?

It's really simple - just start over again at the 5,000 mile service and run through all the service intervals. 125,000 mile service is the same as the 5,000 mile service, 130,000 mile service is the same as the 10,000 mile service, and so on.

HTH

 

[Sinister]

Found this too. I figure with the higher mileage other things would need attention, not something that would be at 5,10,15 and 20 though?

 

[andyp]

Should you check coolant level when the engine is hot or cold? My cruiser only has 34,000 miles and I just was under the hood and noticed that the coolant level was on most below the low line. Engine is cold, however

 

[CruiserFan88]

Should you check coolant level when the engine is hot or cold? My cruiser only has 34,000 miles and I just was under the hood and noticed that the coolant level was on most below the low line. Engine is cold, however

You need to get the truck up to operating temp so that the thermostat is open and all coolant is moving through the system. The reservoir showing low when the truck is cool is not an accurate reading. Since the engine is cool, now is the time to check the radiator and make sure that it is also all the way full. So to recap:
1. With engine off and cool, check radiator. Top off if needed. Close top
2. Run truck to operating temp. Then check reservoir. Top of reservoir if needed.
3. Reservoir when truck is cool is not the most accurate gauge for how much coolant is in the entire system.

 

[gaijin]

Should you check coolant level when the engine is hot or cold? My cruiser only has 34,000 miles and I just was under the hood and noticed that the coolant level was on most below the low line. Engine is cold, however

You need to get the truck up to operating temp so that the thermostat is open and all coolant is moving through the system. The reservoir showing low when the truck is cool is not an accurate reading. Since the engine is cool, now is the time to check the radiator and make sure that it is also all the way full. So to recap:
1. With engine off and cool, check radiator. Top off if needed. Close top
2. Run truck to operating temp. Then check reservoir. Top of reservoir if needed.
3. Reservoir when truck is cool is not the most accurate gauge for how much coolant is in the entire system.

Sorry @CruiserFan88 , but that answer couldn't be more wrong.

Coolant reservoir level should be between L and F when the engine is cold. The reservoir should be topped off to the F mark when the engine is cold. This means the reservoir will run above the F mark when the engine is hot - that's the way it's supposed to be. Doesn't anyone RTFM anymore?

From the Owner's Manual (page 524 in the 2013 LC200 Manual):

HTH

 

[CruiserFan88]

Sorry @CruiserFan88 , but that answer couldn't be more wrong.

Coolant reservoir level should be between L and F when the engine is cold. The reservoir should be topped off to the F mark when the engine is cold. This means the reservoir will run above the F mark when the engine is hot - that's the way it's supposed to be. Doesn't anyone RTFM anymore?

From the Owner's Manual (page 524 in the 2013 LC200 Manual):

While the book is not wrong, it also sounds like a real novice way of doing it. 15 years working on cars seems to confirm the way I laid it out works with no issues. It also reduces the amount of fluid that will be pushed out from overfilling the reservoir filing it cold.

 

[JetFuel]

While the book is not wrong, it also sounds like a real novice way of doing it. 15 years working on cars seems to confirm the way I laid it out works with no issues. It also reduces the amount of fluid that will be pushed out from overfilling the reservoir filing it cold.

No offense, but based on Toyota's 83 years of working on cars, they seem like the more reliable source.

 

[CruiserFan88]

No offense, but based on Toyota's 83 years of working on cars, they seem like the more reliable source.

None taken, the way the book explains the process is the perfect way to explain it to the everyday person that has never done this before. Is it in between the lines? It is? Great! I laid out how i've watched and been shown by mechanics how to do it. Either way, not worth the debate or tone. Just don't open the radiator top when hot!

 

[gaijin]

The reservoir showing low when the truck is cool is not an accurate reading.

Well... I don't think this statement of yours is just a nuanced way of explaining what's in the Manual - it is simply wrong. The ONLY accurate measurement of coolant volume in the reservoir is when the engine is cold.

HTH

 

[CruiserFan88]

Well... I don't think this statement of yours is just a nuanced way of explaining what's in the Manual - it is simply wrong. The ONLY accurate measurement of coolant volume in the reservoir is when the engine is cold.

HTH

Cheers!

 

[mark71]

How do I get rid of the POI icons?

 

[Sandroad]

How do I get rid of the POI icons?

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My son has my LC this week, so I can't give you the steps, but I know for sure it's in the navigation book.

 

[40Man]

I reused mine at 200k miles. I had no idea that the caliper bolt was a wear part. I wonder what the reasoning is behind that....

I'd replace if they had corrosion or damage, but otherwise reuse.

Not a question, but I noticed the LC won't let you roll backwards in neutral. Tried in my steep driveway and it stopped automatically after about a foot. Probably a good safety feature.

 

[Sinister]

How do I get rid of the POI icons?

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Unselect POI in your Nav settings. In there you can choose what POI you want or don’t want displayed on that horrendous Nav system.

 

[greynolds]

Unselect POI in your Nav settings. In there you can choose what POI you want or don’t want displayed on that horrendous Nav system.

In fairness, I have seen worse nav systems . At least it's pointing out where coffee can be found...