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This is a question you will have to answer yourself starting with how much clearance you already have for entering the carport. Just happened to be stopped behind a Kluger today. Absolute guess is that the roof rails looked to be about 100mm or 4 inches high above the roof.

SG-41T Suggest that you keep using your sunshade. I did a Google search about rejuvinating plastics and got a number of hits about using virgin olive oil. However, this made the dash quite shiny and glary onto the windscreen. I bought the dashmat to remove this glare.

SuperCheap Auto stock them. I ended up buying one on eBay. I don't use a sunshade but I have the windows slighty open; about 1cm.

I did an eBay search with the terms "coil spring seat:". This listing may be of some interest. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-COROLLA-AE100-COIL-SPRING-CUSHION-CUSHIONS-RUBBER-4PCS-/122158683873?hash=item1c713996e1:g:D3sAAOSwTA9X7b-G

I use a 24mm ring spanner to loosen the fill plug and retighten using the German specification Guttentieten. Nice torque wrench. It pays to invest in quality tools. Good that you have been particular about measuring the volumes of ATF.

This is the "magic" to reset error codes relating to the electronic engine management system.

Not much longer before the launch date. Just happened to come across this YouTube review for the USA model so it will be interesting what is available in Australia. Sure that we will be getting the updated V6 engine but the 4 cylinder engine remains the same. Driving dynamics with the new chassis design could be enticing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwGMuKfHNNo

I bought this kit mainly because the rear brake pistons on a Honda Accord had to be wound in rather than pushed in. Also as Trent mentioned on 17.10.2017, https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-22pc-Disc-Brake-Caliper-Piston-Rewind-Tool-Kit-Set-Auto-Wind-Back-Car-/131333507488?epid=12002922740&hash=item1e941649a0:g:oVAAAOSwrklVWdaI

I use RedBook as a reference guide. A car history report costing about $50 is worthwhile for the serious and cautious buyer. It shows the insurance claim history. https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/research/used/details/2008-toyota-kluger-kx-s-auto-awd/SPOT-ITM-278339

I would be checking the area underneath the wipers and clearing away any accumulated leaf litter etc. I am thinking that there is a drainage blockage and water is entering the cabin that way. This is just a guess.

Appreciate the information about the M6 bolt and the photos. My replacement filter kit did not include the rubber ring so I reused the existing one. Possibly the small ring gasket that comes with the engine filter kit is the right size otherwise I will have to get one for the next transmission filter change. From memory, I think that the rubber ring stayed in place on the transmission when I removed the existing filter.I also had a bit of fun trying to fit the new filter with the rubber ring on it. Sure that I ended up pushing the rubber ring all the way down and then bolting up the filter. Do remember reading that this rubber ring is necessary to have a proper seal for the filter to work. Bit hazy about whether or not having the rubber ring in place can impact upon the gear changes.

I have mainly used the front cross=member rather than the chassis rails. This is mainly because I use a combination of both a pair of hydraulic jacks and jack stands. Most of the time I have the vehicle supported by the hydraulic jacks [trolley style] with jack stands as back up.. Other times I lower the weight of the vehicle onto the jack stands and have the hydraulic jacks as secondary support.

Yes, lots more effort to purge air out of the master cylinder. This is why I initially filled the reservoir to the absolute top then topped up regularly during the bleeding process so the brake fluid level was never below the minimum.

Definitely noted for future brake pad changes

Based upon reading the Brakes Bleeding section BR-7 of the electronic manual, I would say the answer is no. You could go for a drive and brake hard so as to activate the ABS and circulate the fluid. Something that I may do myself Wednesday evening if the roads are still wet here in Brisbane.

Suggest you also invest in some self-defence lessons to protect your main asset; yourself. Why do you think you were the target? Just like in the wildlife shows, predators prey upon the weak and vulnerable.

Interesting event. Guess you have learnt a hard lesson to be alert and aware of potential threats in your immediate surroundings. I always check who is nearby to my vehicle especially in car parks. I am sure you are replaying those happenings in your mind and reassessing what the available options were. Generally, it is a case of fight or flight. Flight is usually the better option and let those suitably armed with tasers, nightsticks and pistols neutralize the threat, hopefully permanently.

For any Aurion, I would be looking at the service record/history to confirm that the vehicle has been well maintained and regularly serviced. Check for engine sludge in the valve cover. If the water pump is leaking then that is a potential $2,000 repair bill based upon removing the engine. There are workarounds [for the standard non-supercharged Aurions] where the engine can be jacked up for the extra space. Expect to pay more for the Aurion TRD parts. I am specifically thinking of brake rotors and pads which you can check on eBay.

Nice standard of DIY workmanship. I just did a brake fluid change this morning. Fluid had to be at least 2 years old; probably initial few pump changes looked somewhat like your jar. Both front and rear rotors will need to be replaced soon. eBay have a 10% discount offer for the next few days so will be buying now rather than waiting.

You must be 10 years in advance of me. Also stumped at the time. Even afterwards I still reckon it does not work as you would expect. I ended up taking off the rotor and turning that adjusting wheel a few turns then refitting rotor. I did this a few times in incremental steps. End result was to still have the rotor turning freely without the handbrake shoes contacting the drum. I was turning the adjusting wheel clockwise on one side of the vehicle and counter-clockwise on the other side. Foot pedal should be loosened before adjusting the handbrake shoe clearance. Afterwards the foot pedal travel is adjusted [10-12 clicks from memory] so it does not go all the way to the floor to engage or disengage.

SuperCheap Auto are having a Lubrications Clearance 50% off selected in store stock this weekend until 17th October. http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/store/lubricants-clearance/5041742?page=1&pageSize=24&sort=-ProductSummaryPurchasesWeighted%2C-ProductSummaryPurchases&utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MF_SCA01_2018_WK15_FCS_AU

The socket cap bolt was Lord Bug's inspirational thought. I am expecting the bolt size to be M6 with a thread of 1.0

Looks like you will have to drop the transmission pan to confirm which filter shape is fitted. Parts suppliers may be able to determine from the VIN.

Admittedly the earlier 40 series and Australian model, on my 2006 ATX when moving from D to S mode when driving e.g. 60kph, my gear indicator will initially display 4. The various gear values will display as I move the gear shift up or down.

The conversation was more than 30 years ago. Sure it was the head gasket that was mentioned. A blown crank seal would make more sense. Anyway the Corolla never made it home and was towed back to that Service Dept. Vehicle was repaired at their expense only because of technical papers from the Castrol Technicians relating to increased oil pressures. Learning is to be careful about not overfilling the engine.