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2018 Toyota Highlander Vibration while accelerating for last 8 months, all started after replacement of OE CV axles due to torn boots and a clicking sound at low speeds while turning. Figured instead of rebooting and regreasing the units I'd just request new units. New would be better than a...

Had lots of steering wheel and pedal vibration on acceleration after replacement of original CV axles with aftermarket units. Went to multiple mechanics and it got blamed on the torque converter, bent rims, and tire radial runout... Everything but the aftermarket axles. So I've been driving...

After getting the aftermarket CV axles replaced multiple times under warranty, and the front wheel bearings changed, and the transmission drained/filled, a small vibration persists during hard acceleration, especially from 0 to 45mph. I have confirmed the front rims are not bent through...

I'm not necessarily bent or angry over this issue; it's more of a curiosity/slightly annoyed thing. This is what happened: 1) State: FL, so only the laws in FL apply 2) Dropped car off during business hours for certain issues 3) Shop finds bad wheel bearings, among other issues 4) Shop...

Update to my car vibrates when accelerating problem: the shop that did the CVs earlier says that the persistent vibrations have to do with not the CVs but bent front rims. I didn't know I had bent steel rims. I have factory steel rims. My question is: repair or replace? My shop says they...

I got new CV axles put on my 2018 Toyota RAV4 about 6 months ago after a very highly rated indie shop in my area noted that one of the boots was cracked, slinging grease, and I also heard a clicking sound while turning. They used GSP axles. The first set was a dud. Heavy vibration accelerating...

I know jack rod stands exist, but what about these things? They seem to check out as legitimate safety devices...it would make sense that the bracket holding the hydraulic cylinder would be strong enough to support the weight of the car...

I posted a tangentially related question a few weeks ago and got crickets. I've been here for several years and I can't believe it. This is an automobile enthusiasts forum. There has to be at least one other person here who has this system installed in their car, right? Just wondering if...

I have a Comma 3 controlling my 2018 RAV4 which basically endows it with adaptive cruise control+lane centering from 0 to 90 MPH. Basically, the RAV4 drives itself 85% of the time--highways and surface streets. Does pretty much everything except sharp turns. The thing I've noticed is that when...

Last time I did a brake job was a few years ago (2018-ish). I remember looking for H-rated brake pads and all I could find were ones for motorcycles. I just did a brake job with some $25 Raybestos EHT pads for a 2018 RAV4. I was looking at the pads and it clearly was rated "GH." This really...

My IS350 was on the original, Denso spark plugs for 100k miles. Original owner couldn't be bothered to replace them at the recommended 60k interval. I replaced them with NGK Ruthenium plugs and immediately got a 2 MPG bump in gas mileage as well as a silk smooth idle. The idle was a little rough...

My 2013 IS350c is in need of new shock absorbers at all 4 corners. Car has over 100k miles on it and the shocks have never been touched. A local, reputable shop that specializes in foreign cars recommends KYB. I don't want to second guess their knowledge and experience, but I have to wonder...

I have about 8000 miles on the current oil (mix of Mobil 1 5W-30 EP and Mobil 1 AFE 0W-30). The oil filter is an Amsoil filter with about 14,000 miles on it. The car is a Lexus IS350 (3.5L V6). 6.6 quart capacity, and used about 0.5 quarts over the last 8000 miles. If it helps, this is the...

Got an 06 Camry, 190k miles now. Below is a recent UOA. https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/5140968/1 Anyway, I was driving home and came to a hard stop at a red light. The low oil light flashed on...I haven't checked the oil level for 7000 miles. I go home and dump...

I have two O'Reilly Power Start AGM batteries. How are they? Who makes them?

I have a rusted Amsoil filter that was replaced, for free, by Amsoil. It arrived with some small spots of rust, but the media was fine, and the Amsoil tech I called said that the filter would be fine for use regardless of the rust, but sent me a new one anyway. Anyway, I have some used oil. If...

I have a feeling that my alternator is bad in my 2013 RAV4 with only 60k miles on the clock. But it's just a feeling. No battery lights, no drained batteries, no squealing, no noises, just a hunch and slightly low voltage (dips into the high 12s on a few occasions at idle). O'Reilly's in car...

Usually, even low end parts come with great descriptions. Low end brake pads promise to stop just as great as OEM or better. Low end alternator rebuilds promise equal output as OEM. Low end starter rebuilds claim more new components. However, that's not the case for low end serpentine belts...

My starter died on my '06 Camry. No clicking, no nothing. Tested it in-car with the O'Reilly electrical analysis box and it said that the starter failed; was only drawing 45 amps. Anyway, Pep Boys has a reman, lifetime warranty Bosch for $89, and if I am getting this correct, Bosch offers free...

'06 Camry has been squealing for the last 8+ years. The serpentine belt squeal was so bad in the month or so before the alternator completely gave up. The belt would be constantly squealing anytime the car would be in motion. At a stop light, everyone would be looking at my car. The original...