roger t

Thanks Kevin but its not that simple. The fuel pump is held in place by a plastic collar which screws off and this is the tool I require. The fitting which used bolts was fitted to pre 05 or 06 models, mine has of course the collar fitting! I am still looking for the required tool. Roger

I am about to replace the in tank fuel filter on my 06 Ascent and wonder what you use to unscrew the retaining collar. The shop manual states a special tool is used but of course the Toyota tool is not available and I have been unable to find an aftermarket equivalent in Australia. I can import one from USA but the postage is more than the cost of the tool. Can any one help? Roger

I do all my own servicing now on my Kluger and Corolla, except the spark plugs on the Kluger which I have just had done by the local mechanic. Both cars are now out of warranty. After my experiences with the 4 main Toyota main dealers I have used in the past, for routine servicing whilst my cars were under warranty, both bought new, I would not trust any Toyota dealership to touch my cars, not even to check tyre pressures. What I am unable to do my local mechanic can. Kluger has 99000 kms, Corolla 63000 kms both no issues or problems. Roger

Hi. The fuel filter is in the fuel tank and is attached to the fuel pump. Access is obtained by removing rear seat. Fuel system needs to be de-pressurised and care taken when removing the pump assembly not to interfere with fuel gauge sender unit. It is not difficult but a schematic view of the pump assembly/filter is helpful. May be best left to a mechanic if you are not comfortable with it, have the sparking plugs replaced by the mechanic at the same time as that is an awful job. Roger

Hi. I have a Kluger CVX coming up to 100k and will do the service myself as per the service schedule. I am having the sparking plugs replaced by the local mechanic in our town as it is difficult for me to reach 2 plenum support brackets. I would never take my Kluger or my Corolla to a Toyota main dealer ever again for anything, quality of work has been abysmal, pricing not consistent and they do work not required or needed. Incidentally have you had any problems with your car? Mine has been trouble free since I got it new April 2005. Roger

Thanks for the response but I cannot get my hand to the steady bolts so I guess I will go to the local mechanic in our town and ask him to do it. Very annoying! Roger

I have always rotated mine (4) at 5000 kms as per the diagram in the handbook. The spare is unused, I got 28000 kms on original Toyos, 64000 kms on replacement Hankooks and I am currenttly using Hankooks which are super value for money. I have a total of 97000 kms at present and the car is running as good as when I got it new in 2005. Roger

Has anyone replaced the plugs on a 2005 Kluger. If so was the intake plenum removed as per the shop manual for the rear bank? To remove the plenum is straightforward but I worry that I may not be able to replace the 3 bolts for the plenum/engine steady brackets as the access is poor and blind. I do not think it is necessary to remove the steady brackets, just undo the top bolts and hope they line up when the plenum is replaced. I cannot see that the plugs can be replaced with the plenum in situ. I do not trust main dealers to this job. Roger