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Replying to: jackmick656 (Apr 24, 2008 8:35 am)
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Replying to: lmacmil (Apr 24, 2008 1:22 pm) It's cheap insurance to change the coolant every 2 years or 30,000 also change the thermostat while you are at it Changing the coolant with the good stuff (silicate free) It will increase the life of the water pump and protect the metal parts in the cooling circuit and allow better cooling efficiency |
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Replying to: planojoe1 (Jun 20, 2005 5:08 pm) The job was valued at over $5000. (3600 on extended warrantee, the rest on regular warantee. I did have to pay $50 for half of a 4 wheel alignment They found the rear bushings were worn out. This was causing rear end sway plus noise over bumps and excessive tire wear on the edges. To replace the businings, the had to replace both swing arms assemblies which also include the bearings for the rear wheels. The springs were sagging so they replaced them also. The net effect was an entirely new rear suspension for free. The car is 2003. The work was performed 2008. Previoulsy I had another $3000 of waranty work done on the front end including new stabilizer bar mounts, and at least one new bearing. The trick is finding a dealer who is hungry for the business. Some just don't care. When I first had undercarage noise with the highlander, I took it to the dealership that sold me the car. They told me they were going to have to do a diagnostic and road test (at my expense) before they would tell me if the work was under warrantee. Next I took the car to another dealership closer to where I work. They were happy to undertake a comprehensive warrante repair. They are a somewhat remote from the city core and hence eager to go the extra mile. One more thing to keep in mind. The parts took a long time to get and I had to do without the highlander for more than two-weeks. Its important to get these things done under warrantee becasue after the warrantee is up, it would cost less to scrap the car and buy a new one |
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Has anyone ever re-torqued the drive shaft bolt on a HL? If so was it necessary, thanks.
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Replying to: jackmick656 (Apr 28, 2008 8:41 am) Since most owners will not own a torque wrench this is most likely simply a way to get you to "visit" the dealer. |
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Replying to: jackmick656 (Apr 28, 2008 8:41 am) They only suggest doing it if you drive under the "severe" classification. I would not recomment loosening then re-torquing. If it aint broke, don't fix it. |
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| Thanks for all the input. | |
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| Dad traded his 6 cylinder for a leftover 07 (old style) HL. Its automatic, AWD and 4 cylinder. He says it peppy but he only gets 20mpg on the highway! I said this can't be right. The dealer says they may need to reprogram the computer...HUH? Anyone ever hear of this? Anyone with any real world mpg with this model HL? | |
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 01, 2008 11:28 am) If I drove freeway only at 80-85 mph, it would get 21 mpg my new 08 HL gets 21 in mixed drving and 23 on the freeway
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