Recent content by MaximaGuy

SuperTech and don't know why there was mold over the screen - and couldn't explain if it was mold/anything else. All that I know was the nozzle wouldn't squirt and the bleach did cleanup anything (possibly mold). Moving forward alcohol seems like a perfect answer to mold in the tank.

I have always used ST maybe should try RainX - how hard is it for these manufactures to put some anti-mold (not necessarily bleach) stuff into it!! Stagnant water with heat from surrounding engine heat is a perfect conditions for mold.

I doubt it (its all plastic tubing and a measly $10 water pump) for 1G tank few oz. of bleach is preventive maintenance!!

Never in my 25 yrs in driving different types of autos - most auto makers make good engines and transmissions. Obviously high torque monsters like trucks fail because of poor engineering or simply neglect results in failed outcomes

My overengineered MB threw me a unique problem where the windshield wiper fluid wasn't coming out inspite of the motor being engaged. What next go onto YouTube and there was a detailed explanation on how to open up and clean the pump plastic screen. I simply couldn't fathom how black gunk...

Looks like oil residue - do your oil changes with LOVE and CLEANILESS and CLEANUP

It's the HP fuel pump got mine replaced under warranty. It sounds like a diesel engine under idle. Its a real expensive job $2000 for a $50 part. BTW the ticking noise is also at speed you just don't hear it with the road noise.

These f..ckass jobs stick with OEM!! Seriously not worth the cost advantage. Same goes with the rear air-fuel sensor another class act. My daughter totaled my Highlander so no more of that gripe

Seriously most of these new cars come with features like lane assist, bind spot monitoring, a decent size LCD (not even LED) display, Apple pay - rest is the same. Smaller engines with turbos give me a break. All the electronics in these cars can be built with 80s/90s microcontrollers from TI...

45K prior to taxes & registration seems outrageous - these days everything seems normal. Americans are getting sensitized to these ownership costs. Unbelievable a Rav4 hybrid also costs the same, we dropped the whole idea. You will be quite happy w/ such a reliable vehicle, enjoy!!

2011 ES 350 and 138K miles

That's what I intend to do and only replace them if they are torn - will ask my installer to put a new clamp and call it a day.

The OEM CVs are super expensive and don't see myself dropping non-OEM ones when the OEM is just fine. I intend to buy the boots and redo the axles.

On my Lexus there is a small leak of grease from the inner boot (small end) and was wondering replacing it or changing the clamp. Any suggestions on boots as I intend to keep my OEM axles in the event the boots are replaced. The Lexus/Toyota dealerships don't even carry them unbelievable we...

Under no load the steering is nimble (jacked up) and actually flushed it yesterday. Under load it's tight and not right