Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
12-23-2019, 01:34 PM
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
12-23-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
From the fact the area around the shaft seal...
From the fact the area around the shaft seal shows no signs of leaking I'd say the seal is perfectly good. I'd clean up the seal and check that you didn't deform it when taking the CV shaft out. Also...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-28-2019, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-28-2019, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,263
Looks like this is a common problem for the...
Looks like this is a common problem for the Toyota Multi-Mode Transmissions (aka sequential manuals) offered in Europe in which the MMT clutch actuators fail resulting in the flashing N. There is a...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-23-2019, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,363
What is the code? There's more then one MAF...
What is the code? There's more then one MAF related check engine code. MAF sensor's (especially OE quality ones) can get quite pricey so I wouldn't go buying a new one unless you're certain it's the...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-23-2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,067
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-10-2019, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,847
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-10-2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,247
I was having the same issue last winter, I...
I was having the same issue last winter, I noticed I was getting oil down the spark plug tubes that was working it's way down the spark plug threads and onto the plugs. I pulled all the plugs,...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
10-08-2019, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,852
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
09-16-2019, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,147
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
09-16-2019, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,865
There's really no need to flush the system with...
There's really no need to flush the system with distilled water in a properly maintained system. Unless the old coolant is a total mess or you're changing coolant to a totally different type like an...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
09-09-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,799
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
09-05-2019, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,912
I agree that rear drums are superior from a...
I agree that rear drums are superior from a durability and reliability point of view, but they loose out to discs in stopping power. It's not really an issue on a light car like a Yaris or even a...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
09-04-2019, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,661
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
09-04-2019, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,357
When I changed the coolant on my Yaris I turned...
When I changed the coolant on my Yaris I turned the drain petcock by grabbing it with a set of pliers, it distributes the force and minimizes the chance of breaking it. You could do the job without...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
08-31-2019, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,841
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
08-27-2019, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,167
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
08-27-2019, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,401
The oil pan doesn't have a gasket from the...
The oil pan doesn't have a gasket from the factory, a formed in place gasket is used which is similar to (but not the same) as RTV sealant. There are aftermarket oil pan conventional gaskets if you...
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Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion
08-20-2019, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,958
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Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion
08-20-2019, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,853
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
08-20-2019, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,700
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
08-20-2019, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,036
C0125 is the code for the left rear wheel speed...
C0125 is the code for the left rear wheel speed sensor. It's a common issue (especially in east coast cars) that corrosion develops at the rear wheel abs connector on the wheel hub. If you haven't...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
08-20-2019, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,455
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
03-25-2019, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,732
Short answer is no, oil burning is a symptom of...
Short answer is no, oil burning is a symptom of engine wear (most likely worn piston rings). You can try to minimize the running by running a thick oil like 20w50 but the downside in somewhat lower...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
03-12-2019, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,890
Yes that is Fluid Film. You don't have to use...
Yes that is Fluid Film. You don't have to use Fluid Film it's just the best known brand. Other companies make similar oily anti rust sprays. Some people even use bar and chain oil, boiled linseed...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
03-06-2019, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,977
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
03-01-2019, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,498
Heat is your friend with a stuck bolt, driving...
Heat is your friend with a stuck bolt, driving the car around to heat up the engine or using a propane torch can make a big difference with stuck fasteners. Easy outs are made of hardened steel so...
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
03-01-2019, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,056
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
02-25-2019, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,175
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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service
02-25-2019, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,639
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