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I replaced pads and rotors on my 4Runner ~30k miles ago. The vibration I experience during 55-65 mph when applying moderate brake force has gotten to be unacceptably bad. I never did any bed-in procedure to start with, so perhaps that's part of the root cause. I believe that there must be some...

08 Acura TL with 215k miles on it. Never replaced any suspension components. Tires are relatively new, and I have not had any alignment or balancing problems. All of the sudden I am getting vibration from the passenger front tire area at highway speeds (~75mph). Does not seem to fit any classic...

I do all my work in my driveway. My driveway is not a smooth concrete finish, but rather comprised of bonded (not loose) gravel rocks (not sure the correct term). Bottom line, is that the jack does not roll smoothly on it, and when I'm jacking up the car it does not always jack smoothly as the...

I have an Acura TL with 200k miles. I replaced the thermostat as preventative maintenance as part of a timing belt job. This required me to undo the lower radiator hose from the nipple (which was a bear to get off). I had trouble reinstalling the OEM spring clamp, so I replaced with a worm...

I just got a new 4runner, which includes a full size spare underneath. Owner's manual calls for including the spare in the rotation schedule. This has logic in that your tires will last longer, and then replace all 5, and you don't end up with a 12 year old spare. On the other hand it seems...

I"m looking at a Certified Pre-Owned 4runner from a local Toyota dealer. They do not allow perspective buyers to take the vehicle offsite to be looked at by an indpendent mechanic. In doing some googling, I can see that there are some mobile services. Mostly, I want a good body guy to give me...

My wife and I are frugal and drive vehicles for a long time. Currently own: 2008 Acura TL (182k mi.) - Mine 2003 Toyota Rav4 (224k mi.) - Hers She is ready to upgrade, and we have a budget of $25-30k for a used car. She is looking for a two-row SUV with decent rear legroom for our teenagers...

2008 Acura TL, 165k miles. Belt probably has about 35k miles on it. My belt squeaks only on the first start of the day and then only for about 5 minutes. If I squirt some water on the belt, the squeak will go away. I understand the the belt is probably slipping due to the alternator recharging...

I am trying to get the drain bolt off the transfer case on my 2003 Rav4. I have very little due to the pipe running right next to the bolt. What tool/technique can I use?

I have a 2003 RAV4 4WD. The rear tires are quite new (2-3k miles on them). The front tires have gone through about half their available life. The brand and model of tires on the two fronts match and the brand and model for the two rears match, but they do not match each other. Should I be...

I am trying to check/replace the rear diff fluid on a 2003 Rav4. The problem is that I am obstructed by the drive axle. All the documentation I have seen indicates that this is an easy job. Am I thinking about this the wrong way? Picture of my Rav below, along with a picture found elsewhere on...

New to the DIY maintenance thing. I am giving some care to a 2003 RAV4 with 190k miles on it. I do not know when the last time the coolant was changed. Here's what I did: 1. Drained everything from the radiator, engine block, and reservoir. Coolant was a green-brown color. 2. Filled with a...