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Replying to: danfitz2 (Nov 25, 2006 5:07 pm) |
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I'm curious, for those of you who have replaced the wiper blades on the 2006 Rav4, what brands do you recommend (or suggest one strongly avoid): Bosch, Rain-X, Anco, others? Also, what are the exact sizes for the blades? Seems to be 24"/17" in the front (haven't checked the rear yet) but I didn't find that info in the manual (tape measured it). I'm in the Chicago area so something all-season is preferred... my experience with "winter" wipers has always been rather poor. Lately the winters here have been pretty poor as well so maybe it won't matter.  Note: I used the Rain-X blades for a long time on my old car and they didn't seem to last that long but they did work ok. Before that, Anco (which seemed to last even less time). The OEM ones have held up surprisingly well thus far but other threads here suggest they fail badly when they fail. - Marty |
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Replying to: danfitz2 (Nov 25, 2006 5:07 pm) But fit, finish, ride all great. I had a 2001 Mazda Tribute (sold to my son)car still runs great but noticed the other day how much noisier it is than this Rav4. Also do agree cup holders (can i say suck?). Oh yeah, forgot the 6 disc radio system had to be replaced but again, not alone on that. Replacement fine. I have noticed a decline in gas mileage though. Attribute some of that to Ethanol in gas. |
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Replying to: raviola4 (Nov 27, 2006 4:57 am) |
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Replying to: lgs (Oct 10, 2006 2:29 pm) I'll try again: Toyota designed the software such that one can run 87 octane in these vehicles. THIS is what zaps the fun right out of driving an otherwise potent engine. Your vehicle "being designed to run on 87 octane" simpy means that it will run on 87 (certainly NOT optimized), and because it's the cheapest, it's what most people, especially frugal Toyota owners want. They should say, "It's designed to cope with 87 octane", because that's what it's doing, but the folks in marketing would rather put a positive twist on the statement. Your 4 cylinder has 9.8 to 1 compression, and the v6 10.8 to 1. Such high compression means ECU detuning for 87 octane - lost power/efficiency. Run the 87 if you want, but put in higher octane, in a more capable engine like yours, and you WILL notice a difference - if you pull the ECU, or drive a couple hundred miles. ***This is why performance ECU chips/remapping are BIG business! They work, and it's Dynamometer proven.*** This will also reduce, but not remove the "lag", and Toyota doesn't yet have a fix because they consider it normal operation; the undesired characteristics of drive by wire are industry wide. I'm not saying you have to accept or like the "lag"; I'm trying to help those whom are willing to be receptive, to understand.
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Replying to: mov4wrd (Nov 28, 2006 12:59 pm)
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Hi, just jumping in w/this question. I have not been able to find the rain guards to fit the 2006 RAV4 limited, anybody have any suggestions??
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Replying to: desertguy (Nov 28, 2006 5:42 pm) Not quite, you worded it incorrectly. You should have written "using higher octane than the manufacturer designed/optimized the engine for will not increase performance." A 10.8:1 compression ratio is very high. Usually most engines above 10:1 will go ahead and just require premium fuel. Toyota obviously programmed the ECU to retard the ignition to tolerate lower octane than what is ideal, but you absolutely will lose power, have no doubt about that. It may be only 5hp or so, and a lot of people won't feel the difference, but if you want speed, or haul heavy loads, or tow, you'd be better off using premium fuel in a high compression engine (10.8:1 is certainly high) like the 3.5l V6 in the RAV4. -juice
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Replying to: battina (Nov 28, 2006 7:29 pm) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 29, 2006 9:22 am) Yes I should have. That is much better phraseology. However, since the engine is designed for 87 octane and the timing is retarded accordingly, nothing will be gained in using higher octane. The engine can't take advantage of it.
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