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#4381 of 4699 Re: Re-torque 4WD driveshaft bolt [webgood] by steve_ HOST Sep 19, 2008 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: webgood (Sep 19, 2008 5:40 pm) Dealer names and locations are fine. No names of individuals or phone numbers please (those numbers change and wind up giving us fits 5 years later when the new owner of the number contacts our help desk).   Give 'em a thumbs up over in Dealer Ratings and Reviews too. Replies to this message: webgood (Sep 20, 2008 5:38 am)
#4382 of 4699 Re: Re-torque 4WD driveshaft bolt [steve_] by webgood Sep 20, 2008 (5:38 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Sep 19, 2008 5:46 pm) Thanks Steve. It's here in the midwest, Quad Cities Iowa & Illinois, Highland Toyota in Moline, Illinois. Great people for service and sales. Regards, BGood
#4383 of 4699 Re: Re-torque 4WD driveshaft bolt [lmacmil] by wwest Sep 20, 2008 (10:19 am)
Replying to: lmacmil (Sep 19, 2008 5:22 am) On the other hand the dealer service manager may have used a bit of common sense and didn't even uselessly expend the effort. Replies to this message: lmacmil (Sep 21, 2008 8:59 am) wwest (Sep 21, 2008 9:21 am)
#4384 of 4699 Re: A/C problem [mikefm58] by electricdesign Sep 20, 2008 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: mikefm58 (Sep 05, 2008 3:46 pm) "I've got an 04 Highlander, 39K miles, 4 cyl, A/C blowing air that is barely cool. I did a pressure test, checked out fine, but the compressor is not cycling on. Any ideas?"   What kind of "pressure test" did you do? If the compressor does not cycle on, then you won't have any high pressure on the High Side, and you won't have any low pressure on the Low Side. A pressure test is only meaningful if expressed in terms of pressure on the High Side and pressure on the Low Side, along with Ambient temperature and Vent temperature, and engine speed is helpful. Example of a usual reading: High Side=225 pounds, Low side=25 pounds, Ambient temperature=88 degrees fahrenheit, Vent temperature=46 degrees fahrenheit, engine speed 1500 rpm.
#4385 of 4699 Re: Re-torque 4WD driveshaft bolt [wwest] by lmacmil Sep 21, 2008 (8:59 am)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 20, 2008 10:19 am) "...the dealer service manager may have used a bit of common sense and didn't even uselessly expend the effort."   You are suggesting that this isn't a necessary maintenance procedure? Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 21, 2008 9:21 am)
#4386 of 4699 Re: Re-torque 4WD driveshaft bolt [lmacmil] by wwest Sep 21, 2008 (9:21 am)
Replying to: lmacmil (Sep 21, 2008 8:59 am) Suggesting, me..??   NOT....!!!
#4387 of 4699 Service and tire questions by lmacmil Sep 23, 2008 (12:01 pm)
Just got an oil change at the dealer. The inspection sheet said "transfer case and differential oil dirty, needs changing." This sounds like a way to lighten my wallet and fatten the dealers. Anyone ever have this service recommended? Aren't these sealed/closed systems?   I need new tires. Looking at the Bridgestone Alenza to replace Michelin LTX. Much better ratings on Tirerack and a little cheaper. Anyone have these tires? Replies to this message: electricdesign (Sep 23, 2008 5:32 pm) steve_ (Sep 23, 2008 7:25 pm) lmacmil (Sep 24, 2008 4:42 am)
#4388 of 4699 Re: Service and tire questions [lmacmil] by electricdesign Sep 23, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: lmacmil (Sep 23, 2008 12:01 pm) Look in your manual, and have the services done that are listed in the book. Anything other than that is not maintenance, but repair work, and you should be given a complete explaination and quotation, then ask them every conceivable question about it. WHY do I need this work? Why don't you do this work when it's listed in the book or IS it listed in the book? If not listed in the book, again WHY do I need this work? Why is the transfer case and differential oil dirty? Is it time for it to be dirty? If not, why did it get dirty early? How dirty is it supposed to get before it needs changing. (Note for you; just because the oil is dirty does not mean it is bad and need changing, it only needs changing if it is starting to chemically break down or is very contaminated). That is why oils are generally changed at milage/time inetervals. I would not get those services, unless I really know I need them.   If you really want to find out how good or how bad your oil is, you can send a sample of oil to an oil analysis company for a fee, and they will send you a full report with a full explaination. You can find these companies on the Internet. Just google "oil analysis".   There is a company called Black something that says "Oil analysis can identify any problems developing in your engine long before they cause you an expensive headache. Or maybe you'd just like to get a good look at the microscopic wear your engine is producing. Can you run a fill of oil longer than 3000 miles? Are your oil and air filters doing a good job? Is your tranmission or differential oil holding up? We can answer these questions and more when you submit a sample of your engine oil for analysis." Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 23, 2008 7:25 pm) lmacmil (Sep 24, 2008 4:42 am)
#4389 of 4699 Re: Service and tire questions [electricdesign] by steve_ HOST Sep 23, 2008 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: electricdesign (Sep 23, 2008 5:32 pm) There is a company called Black something that   Blackstone Labs   Testing is up to $22.50 now. Seems like you could get a test down for about half that a few years ago.
#4390 of 4699 Re: Service and tire questions [electricdesign] by lmacmil Sep 24, 2008 (4:42 am)
Replying to: electricdesign (Sep 23, 2008 5:32 pm) I have asked those questions before and always get some nonsense answer. I was more curious if other Toyota dealer service departments do the same thing. I may try the other dealer in town next time even though it's much less convenient, location-wise.   The service writer had a brochure on his desk for brake fluid replacement. That's a service you won't find in the manual but is a good idea every few years because brake fluid absorbs water. They wanted $90!!! More than transmission fluid service. I'll buy a quart and do it myself. (He did say it probably didn't need to be done before 60K miles).

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