Originally Posted by Cujet
Toyota's drive system, the transmission so to speak, will not function at all without the motor generators.
As a planetary gear set is used to vary RPM and output speed by speeding up or slowing down the respective motor generators.
Thats a good point, they have a...
Originally Posted by billt460
Before you get into how much to replace the batteries, how hard is it, can you do it yourself, and all of that. Compare the mileage stats. From what I could find a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 33 MPG city / 28 MPG highway.
The 2006 gas only version gets 22...
Yeah I would not worry buying it. Failing on the traction battery is quite rare. The big item is the inverter recall. Some people reported leaking coolant of the hybrid system and some reported the coolant pump failing. Other than that its a great ride, it drives like any other car once you get...
Originally Posted by kschachn
It reminds me of the "Jooksing" thread, but he came back and maintained the container had an intact seal and ring.
yup reminds me of my thread.... except my oil was not dark.
Pro tip - when in doubt swap it out! Oil change is cheaper and less work than a engine...
Just for musing. No significant value here.
I was traveling in Taiwan a few months ago and was at the department store. I thought I would photograph for your musing.
Most vehicles are smaller and more scooters on the road compared to the US.
*edit-Sorry the pictures are to read dues to down...
Originally Posted by paulri
If I buy a used hybrid (2006 Toyota Highlander, with the 3.3L toyota gas engine), what happens when the hybrid battery goes out, or if the electric engine itself goes on the blink? Do these have to be replaced, or could I just use the 3.3L gas engine, and ignore the...
Don't give up Edge. I am a firm believer of leaving the world better than I entered. I try my best to "be best". Often my wife and other think I am overly nice even if it means opening my self to danger. But I believe if we wall up completely to protect ourselves then the world becomes worse...
Wow, I never knew how big the drama is over DI. I was reading up on the new Honda CRV with the 1.5L Turbo DI which some has indicated fuel in the oil. I am a fan of trying new tech to improve economy but also understand it takes time to develop. Hopefully they (all brands) figure it out...
I think for regular cars stop and go traffic equates to harsh conditions due to the accumulated idle times. This maybe way different definition for Toyotas hybrids. The system is a piece of art that i still have trouble understanding sometimes. (How does that power transfer from the ice through...
I switched to a gel seat and my rear still hurts. I am tempted to get one of the extra wide seats. https://www.amazon.com/Bikeroo-Oversized-Comfort-Comfortable-Replacement/dp/B01MAYMF14
If you do not bike enough you do not build the "muscles" to hold against the normal seats.
"best" will be subjective. In your case, for small amount of welding it will probably do. Just need to spend more time to grind welds clean. Usually best and harbor freight will not run in the same sentence.
Originally Posted By: DuckRyder
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: DuckRyder
[Anyone who thinks Mobil shipped that is an idiot period. What happened after it left Mobil is anyones guess.
Never heard of workplace sabotage ...
If it is the same as my Rx hybrid, you should use the toyota techstream cable and software. The brakes is controlled by electric pumps. The procedure is to pull the abs fuse for the front, the software then pumps the fluid out. The rear brakes was done like a normal car. Some reported the brake...