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  1. paulo57509

    How do you like the driving aids in today's cars?

    I felt the same way when we got the Highlander. I used to keep a note pad with me to jot down things I needed to look into.
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    My experience 30 floors up during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake

    I think it was Ticketron that was selling tickets outside season ticket holders. Price? Face value. The event hasn't faded from memory but the minute details of that day are beginning to get cloudy.
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    My experience 30 floors up during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake

    I was sitting in the left field bleachers in Candlestick Park when the earthquake hit. I had been at the park since 9:30 that morning. A ball that Matt Williams hit into the bleachers during batting practice landed 4-5 rows behind me. I made zero effort to get to it. It bounced forward and...
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    Measuring ATF Temperature

    Keep in mind the above procedures are from the FSM for a 2021 Highlander with the UA80E transaxle. Before my initial post I had to map both processes. Comparing both procedures with/without GTS (GlobalTechStream), using GTS is redundant (Lines 23-25). It appears that you use GTS to determine...
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    How do you like the driving aids in today's cars?

    Until I got the Highlander, the only driving aids I was accustomed to is auto on headlights and the tilting RH rear view mirror (I keep it off) on the LS400. I turned the lane tracking assistance off in the Highlander. The tilting rear view mirrors are also turned off. Found out if you don't...
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    Measuring ATF Temperature

    With my Toyota, once you enter the temperature detection mode and you note the shift quadrant, this is how to interpret the fluid temperature: What's odd is that, regardless of whether you use TechStream or not, you do the N-D toggle to enter temperature detection and monitor the shift...
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    Tesla steering wheels

    Only if KFC has chicken. I've given up and go across the street to Popeye's. Excessive use of hand sanitizer the past 2-3 years had crossed my mind too.
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    Tesla steering wheels

    Maybe the hands holding those steering wheels need to be washed more often?
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    Pre-owned 2021 Highlander

    Finally found the time to follow up with the local Toyota dealer (via email). Got a call back the next day. Toyota told me that they can ID and cut replacement keys with just the VIN; they do not need the key tag number. Cost? $40 each for each blank, $30 labor for cutting. Hopefully, it's...
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    Is buying Oil on Amazon safe?

    I've purchased a lot of auto lubricants from Amazon, all name brands and case quantities. My last purchase was a case (12 qts) of Idemitsu 0W-20. Note who is doing the shipping and especially the selling. Before placing an order, read the "Most Recent" reviews of the seller you're...
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    2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid Milky oil cap

    Not only does the engine need to get up to temperature, it needs to get there and stay there for a while. Since your daily commute is short, take the car on the interstate for a 10-15 mile loop once a week.
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    Best looking current model Chevy I have seen in years, and don't know what it was.

    I too have been pretty MEH about Chevrolet lately. Can you find it here? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chevrolet_vehicles
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    Is 17ft lbs too much for a 5/16" diameter bolt?

    I use torque tables when there is no tightening torque value is specified. Even vehicle manufacturers provide general torque tables in their service manuals. Some things to keep in mind when using these tables. https://engineeringlibrary.org/reference/fastener-torque-nasa-design-manual
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    Donated the Safari - On the auction block

    I donated the Safari to the Giants Community Fund. This is the 3rd vehicle I've donated to them - an '82 Bonneville and an '87 Camry preceded this one. The tow company picked up the Safari on Tuesday. It showed up on the auto auction site inventory today...
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    Need help with part numbers - Toyota

    The small diameter hoses used on the Lexus for the ATF cooler and PS returns are metric (most everything is 10mm). I've found that SAE size hoses are either loose or real tight on the hose barbs. I wouldn't doubt if it's the same with Toyota. McMaster is the only place where I've found...
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    How did you find/pick your mechanic?

    Other than tire and alignment work (I don't have the equipment or space for said equipment), I typically do most work myself. If I have to have work done, I usually go by word of mouth or how long a business has been around. Most businesses don't last very long of they're crooks or have no...
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    Where is this leak coming from?

    If that boot was the normal black color, you'd never know there was a "problem".
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    Recommendations for fully copper 6 gauge jumper cables? Or 4 gauge CCA ?

    I recommend these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OC0EM6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Magnifying Headset

    Don't know how helpful it is but here's a magnification reference for the Optivisor: https://doneganoptical.com/product/optivisor/ LED lighting but I would think the AA battery pack makes it kind of heavy. https://www.micromark.com/Quasar-Lighting-System-for-Optivisor
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    '67 GTO 400 engine

    These came off my '63 Bonneville. I have the rest of the intake and miscellaneous pieces someplace. It's complete. I just need a '61-'64 Pontiac to put it on.
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