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Change Low Beam Headlamp on 2003 Corolla...
Problem solved - and a correction: read above instead "...ABS assembly..." How? User a pair of long-nose pliers to gently pull one of the "ears" of the rubber dust cover and loosen it. After removing that it was still a tight squeeze, but the bulb was accessible. -
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Tyres...... a sticky topic.....
Good morning fellow members, 2017 Toyota Camry RZ tyre size 225/45R18 I recently installed Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres after doing "just a bit" of research, these are in the same class as Pilot Sport 5 tyres but circa $50 per tyre cheaper (they are fairly evenly matched with each just outperforming the other in certain sections). I have previously used Bridgestone RE003's, Bridgestone Potenza Sports, as well as the original Bridgestone ER300 that came with the car. I decided against the RE003 because the last time that I had them fitted (which is what I just had replaced), the quality just wasn't there... the sidewall protection was all but gone, and they SEEMED like they had less grip than I remember them having (when I had them fitted to the same car previously). Which is very subjective since I previously had fitted the Potenza Sport tyres, but again it just felt off. I decided against the Potenza Sport because as pretty much EVERY review on them mentions and which I noticed..... that the tyre wear is excessive, and they don't start with a lot of tread depth either. Due to my "spirited driving" at times I preference grip over fuel economy, and I wanted the tyres to last longer than previous tyres. After a few hours of research I settled on the Good Years and even waited for them to come back into stock. My thoughts so far? Instantly feeling the car rolling better.. without any noticeable loss in grip. What I mean in regards to rolling better relates to both "off throttle rolling" and how much throttle is needed to accelerate / maintain speed. So far I have been impressed with my first long distance drive, but due to the many variables it is hard to say whether certain fuel figures are the new norm or if they are the result of the new tyres and oil used (oil change was months before the tyre change). The problem is that I usually only do short trips (to and from work), and even these have many variables. But based on previous experience in regards to cruising speeds, the most optimal to keep it just under 2000 RPM was 106 km/h (speedo indication), but now doing 110 km/h would still have me just under 2000 RPM. Leaving Easter Saturday starting from the Shell fuel station as you're leaving Newcastle in a Westerly direction to Taren Point in Southern Sydney, non-stop with flowing traffic and leaving at circa 9am with temps 20-28 deg C yielded a fuel economy of 5.7L / 100km The engine oil that I'm currently using is Shell Helix Ultra 0W20 So the combination of the 2 yielded the result BUT I did the oil change several months before, so I am able to confidently say if what I noticed after changing the tyres was from the Engine oil or the new tyres. Just though I would post this in case anyone else is in the market for tyres. -
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How road trip ready is your vehicle?
Just bumping this thread to remind you good people out there :-) -
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Nulon Treatments
Hi gents and any ladies, After watching "a few" video's in regards to additives, as well as looking "the odd" forum...... I have come to the conclusion that ENGINE OIL additives are at best snake oil (in regards to "friction modifiers"), they can also interfere with the oil additive package that has been engineered by some fairly smart people, and worst case scenario can cause issues. For example I read on a forum that one poster who has used Liqui Moly's latest additive Ceratec and done oil sample analysis at their next oil change and found evidence in the sample that it was damaging the "rubber" seals...... And apparently their previous formulation can cause oil galleries to clog (I don't remember the exact details, but it was caused by excess Moly) in certain European cars. So me personally I am not going to use any engine oil additives. I have done regular oil changes using quality oil since I bought the car brand new, so I can't see myself having any issues that would need me to use an "oil flush" When changing engine oil brands / viscosities etc it is best to do a double oil change because even though oil's claim to be compatible with other oils, their additive packages may in fact clash leading to less optimal results versus undiluted engine oil. And there is usually 0.5 L if not more of the old oil in the sump at the end of every oil change. When it comes to FUEL ADDITIVES, these seem to work in regards to "injector cleaners" or "DPF treatments" but again do your own research and buy reputable brands. In regards to RADIATOR ADDITIVES etc..... if your system is fairly clean (in a situation where you have been looking after the car), you would be better served just doing a double coolant change and rinsing the system out as best you can (ESPECIALLY if you are changing brands). And again if you are using a quality product.... you don't need to add anything to it. -
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Engine idles roughly.
Hi, Have you managed to solve this problem yet? If not I would recommend having the throttle plate and mass airflow sensor cleaned (if it has one) The 2005 COROLLA's were known to develop inlet manifold gasket leaks which is something else for you to consider. -
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Landcruiser 300 power tailgate
Finally, I resolved this one: the power tailgate on the LC300 has two finger entrapment pressure strips on the side of the tailgate itself. They plug in behind the plastic trim attached to the inside of the tailgate. You can only access these plugs by dropping down the internal trim mounted to the inside of the tailgate. They are not accessible through the switch holes or blanking plate hole on the edge of the tailgate. I have found in research that some of these edges fail within the first few days of buying the car. One of edges was faulty. If when you press any close button (front, rear or remote keyfob) and hear two beeps, one of both pressure strips is activated, and therefore the tailgate will not close. It's a safety device to reduce the risk of getting trapped in the tailgate. These types of pressure-sensitive strips are used extensively on UK machinery and are generally unreliable from my experience. If you press any close button (front, rear or remote keyfob) and hear a long constant beep, it indicates the pressure strips are not connected, ie unplugged or there is a cable fault. A continuous beep beep beep indicates the tailgate is traveling, and is the normal safety warning for normal operation. The pressure-sensitive strips are fully monitored on each side and use a 4K7 resistive circuit to detect faults. So if you want to prove one is at fault, if you place a 4k7 resistor across the connections on the tailgate having already disconnected the cable to the pressure switch which is normally plugged into it, the tailgate should travel. If not plug it back in and try the opposite side. I have attached a photo of the pressure-sensitive strip which I have removed and left hanging on its cable so its easy to identify. I have also attached a photo of one of the receiver connector plugs inside the rear tailgate. -
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how to replace rear indicator bulb?
Dont worry - sorted. You remove the glued foam -
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how to replace rear indicator bulb?
Does anyone know how to access/remove indicator bulb from the rear light assembly? I have removed the assembly but unsure how to access the bulb. Do you remove the glued on foam cover or take out the 3 screws? Advice much appreciated -
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Current Drain
Nice , we live in an era where dodgy products and service is not accepted . Your experience gives me hope . I’ll look at my options and see how we go . Thx for your feedback . 👍 -
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Current Drain
If you have the time, then yes, I would definitely chase them. It's also the principal of the matter which bothers me. When you buy something in good faith, it is expected to meet or exceed the customer's expectation, not cause issues, time wastage and further financial losses to remedy a situation that should never had existed had the business stood by their product and made every effort to make it good by you. Around 10 years ago, I bought a leather lounge and the business owner said it had a 10 year warranty. After a couple of years, to my disbelief, the leather started to tear and stitching fall apart and the 3 seater and 2 seater. The centre of the 2 seater also sagged and collapsed in the middle. I was ropable. I went to see the shop owner and he told me, sorry, that lounge I bought only had a 12 months warranty. What a big liar. My wife was there and we both heard "10 years" I told him that if he didn't offer to help that I'd go to NCAT and that they will make him. He was so arrogant he dismissed me. That made me even more determined to get him. He didn't even seem the least bit interested to see how his lounge had failed so prematurely. It was obviously manufactured with inferior material, much like the quality you used to get from John Cootes furniture warehouse here in Sydney. Those people are next level when it came to shonky quality. They've gone out of business now. I wonder why... I researched the procedure and put together my brief of evidence and followed the plan. Long story short, the pompous p*ick didn't even bother fronting to the tribunal and so the judge settled the case and ordered him to fully refund the entire cost of the leather lounge suite. It was around $3,500 at the time. As soon as the decision was made official, his daughter called me and threatened to take me to court if I defame her father bla bla bla etc etc and that she was going to appeal the decision. Unfortunately, the poor, spoilt rich kid brat had no clue that NCAT decisions are final and there are NO appeals. So after I told her that, she knew the jig was up. A week later, I received a nice cheque for the amount. David Vs Goliath.. The victory was sweet. I ended up keeping the 2 single seaters as they were still ok and put them in another lounge room, put the 2 and 3 seater out on the nature strip which were swiftly dispatched with by the local scabs. I then went in search of a more reputable furniture shop and purchased a much better quality lounge suite which is still looking like new to this day. Still firm, no sag, thick, strong leather and stitching perfect. Good deal. So, yes. I would advise to go after them to keep them honest at the very least.
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