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Hi all, Just got a used 2005 Highlander. I was checking the ATF today - started engine, ran it through gears, and then immediately cleaned dipstick and reinserted with engine still running per manual. I was alarmed to see the level was quite below the COLD marks, but it then did start to...

Hi all, I just bought a used 2005 Highlander V6 3.3 L AWD with 125k miles. Impeccable carfax with regular maintenance except for differential and perhaps transmission oil changes. Two main questions for the community: 1. Carfax indicates transmission flush about 20 k miles ago. I think think...

Hi all. Just purchased a very nice 2005 Highlander V6 3.3L. 125k miles and impeccable carfax with regular 5k oil changes - most at dealerships, but some at other quick lube places. The seller indicates dino oil was likely used although the last oil change was supposedly hybrid oil. 5W 30 is...

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a private party 2005 V6 Highlander with 125k miles. Two owners with long history of regular maintenance including regular oil changes, fluids, etc. since new. A lot of maintenance at dealers, and some at independents as well as a few oil changes at quick lube...

Hi: I have a set of WeatherReady's on our 2015 Corolla here in the Colorado metro area (not mountains). After only 21k miles, the tread is down from 10/32 to 6/32 and there is some strange edgewear going on. Discount will either work with us to replace them with a new set or they will also work...

Hi all, I got my tires rotated at Discount Tire today. I always ask that they put on lug nuts by hand (no impact wrench) and then use torque wrench to finish. Usually, they finger tighten in air, lower the car partially, and then go in a star pattern tightening them up one by one to full spec...

Hi all, The outer CV boot on the passenger side axle of my 5 speed 95 maxima is torn wide open. The car has not been driven much as all since this happened. I'm looking for input/advice on whether to explore rebuilding this axle, or going with the Nissan Value advantage axle as described below...

Hi all, The outer CV boot on my 95 Maxima has developed a crack and is slinging grease in the wheel well. I had hoped the Nissan OEM axle complete with boots etc. would still be available but alas it has been discontinued. My options are a Nissan Value Advantage axle or have the shop just...

Hi all: I had to remove the air intake assembly to get at my throttle body plate for cleaning so thought this might be a good time to flush the clutch fluid on my 95 Maxima. The car has two bleeders - one down by the manual transmission and the other by a strut tower on what they call the...

Hi all: On a road trip under poor visibility from near white-out snow conditions, we hit something resulting in a front tire going completely flat by the time we were able to safely exit the freeway. The impact seemed moderate and the puncture was in the sidewall of my new all-weather tire...

Just a quick note of thanks to all those on this sub-forum that sing the praises of the Lisle funnel. I finally got one based on many positive comments I have read here and used it for my coolant change a few days ago. The tool works as flawlessly as everyone has stated for the burping process...

Hi all: It seems to me I have read some posts here where folks claim new tires wear faster when new and then the rate slows down and stabilizes. Does anyone have a reference for me that demonstrated this (at least for conditions they studied)? I just got some GoodYear WeatherReady all-weather...

Hi all: I'm thinking of starting to do my own tire rotations to avoid frustrations with tire places that jam through cars like a pit stop at the Indy 500. One of my cars uses the simple front to back pattern and the other one uses the criss-cross pattern. I'm looking into a nice torque wrench...

Hi all: So I've been addressing undercarriage road salt/deicing product removal by inserting my garden hose and gun nozzle set to a fan spray (and locked ON) and inserting it under the car from the front, rear and sides. I'm pretty thorough about it but I got to thinking about the fact that with...

Hi all; Got some WeatherReady all-weather tires installed today at Discount. Are folks here familiar with the little lifts they use - see photo I found on internet which is similar to what they used. After the car was over the lift with those lifters that basically recess into the floor, they...

Hi all: A few weeks back, all of you were very helpful with tips on spark plug replacement for my 95 Maxima. The job went very well and all 6 plugs are now replaced. Now to the question... NGK says that in lieu of a torque wrench, the "torque angle" method can be used. For the plug I used, they...

Hi all; Is it common practice for shops (dealerships, brake places, tire places etc) to lift a car using only the very bottom of the pinch welds? Most of the shops I've been to use what I believe is called a four pole lift system where each of the metal pads at the ends of the arms have...

Hi all: I plan on removing the original spark plugs on my 95 Maxima. The service requirement is 60k and no mileage stipulation but I'm over the 60k now. Since the car has aluminum heads, I certainly don't want to do damage and have done a ton of reading on spark plug removal protocols. Folks...

Hi all: Quick question for the board. I've changed spark plugs in the past on Toyotas and am getting ready to do the job on my Maxima. Is there any advantage of using one of these swivel spark plug sockets I've seen or as long as I've got a straight shot for access, just a regular spark plug...

Do folks bother with every trying to lubricate the mechanism on side electric mirrors? I was peering into mine and it seems you can see a bit of the mechanism and was wondering if folks do anything about them as a maintenance item. I suppose removing them would be the best way to really do it...