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Hi BITOGers. Owner reports her 2001 RAV4 AWD runs low on coolant every so many years. She’ll notice that the cabin heat isn’t working or that the temperature is slightly climbing. On first inspection the overflow bottle will be empty each time. We don’t know what it’s been topped off with in...

This is the same spec as what’s available at the dealer?

How do you all clean corrosion from connection plugs? I read somewhere that CRC removed “safe for plastics” from their contact cleaner and also removed the pictured automotive connector at some point. Q tip each individual pin? 🧷

i learned two lessons . Don’t skimp out on CVT drain and fills and also when chasing a squeak noise at idle it’s not in the engine bay check out the transmission. 126k. No prior service on the CVT. Used to be very noisy whining noise at speed and at idle. Went into limp mode and put up some...

What advice do you have for someone who wants to do all possible maintenance and repairs on an older car? Or what I shouldn’t even try? I have an elderly neighbor with 108,000 miles on their 2001 RAV4 (sole owner) . They’re of limited income and have been neglecting maintenance and repairs for...

doing oil changes for a elderly neighbor. They don’t keep track of their mileage and the little sticker I put on their windshield doesn’t seem to help. I think their 2001 RAV4 (78,000 miles!) could use some R&P. What happens if I don’t get a chance to change the filter on time? Should I just...

Toyota Hybrids: why do so many recommend a longer inverter coolant interval than engine coolant? Why do so many independent mechanics recommend a longer service interval for inverter coolant than for engine coolant? Just curious.