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#4587 of 4666 Anyone have an issue with brakes grinding in the AM? by ogrerugby Mar 23, 2007 (6:21 am)
When I first start driving in the morning, or whenever the car has been sitting for several hours, I can hear the brakes grinding. This problem goes away after a few minutes of driving. It's almost as if there is no brake fluid circulating for a little while. I've noticed this for a while and I only have 11K miles on my 2006 Rav 4. Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: hibeam (Mar 23, 2007 6:28 am) scottyg1234 (Mar 23, 2007 8:01 am) alexstore (Mar 25, 2007 6:40 am) klcrd (Mar 25, 2007 4:01 pm) leeharvey418 (Jun 15, 2007 5:42 pm)
#4588 of 4666 Re: Anyone have an issue with brakes grinding in the AM? [ogrerugby] by hibeam Mar 23, 2007 (6:28 am)
Replying to: ogrerugby (Mar 23, 2007 6:21 am) I have a 2006 Rav 4 and I have just started hearing the noise the last week, I thought it was from the cold we have had in NY.
#4589 of 4666 Re: Anyone have an issue with brakes grinding in the AM? [ogrerugby] by scottyg1234 Mar 23, 2007 (8:01 am)
Replying to: ogrerugby (Mar 23, 2007 6:21 am) I noticed this a few weeks ago as well. It happens usually when it is cold out. But sometimes it happens even when it is warm out, always after the vehicle has been sitting for several hours. Replies to this message: alexstore (Mar 25, 2007 6:40 am) klcrd (Mar 25, 2007 4:01 pm)
#4590 of 4666 Re: Anyone have an issue with brakes grinding in the AM? [scottyg1234] by alexstore Mar 25, 2007 (6:40 am)
Replying to: scottyg1234 (Mar 23, 2007 8:01 am) In my opinion it is normal. My MIL's Rav4 does it. My Maxima does it. All cars I had before , did it for first few miles after a long stay or if its cold or rainy outside. All that matters that it stops. If it doesn't and your car is pulling to one side, while braking, I advise you to visit dealer.
#4591 of 4666 Re: Anyone have an issue with brakes grinding in the AM? [scottyg1234] by klcrd Mar 25, 2007 (4:01 pm)
Replying to: scottyg1234 (Mar 23, 2007 8:01 am) I have a 2006 rav 4 6 cy I have the same problem. I ask the dealer and said it how the brakes clean themselves after sitting over nite.   I noise does go away 1 mile or less into driving and braking.
#4592 of 4666 OIL CHANGE Questions... by andrelaplume Mar 28, 2007 (5:12 am)
Two questions, the first specific to our RAV. The dealer is using sythetic oil and says its reccomended and if we ever have the oil changed elsewhere to make sure we use it. Does this sound right and whats the benefit?   Second, I had my 02 Camry's oil was changed at my tire guy while in for an inspection and tire rotation. I have dealt with them for years and years but this was the first time they changed the Camry's oil, I usually have the dealer do it because they have a shuttle service which is convenient. I noticed a smoggy smeel in the car for a few days. I thought it was the oil burning off. I drove less than 100 miles before stopping back this morning. They guy popped the hood and noticed the oil knob was very loose. He appeared very embarrased and said it must have vibrated loose. I think we both knew it was never tightened. Anyway, he re-checked the oil level, it was full. He wiped the surrounding areas and said everything should be fine. Sure enough the smell is gone. Could this have damaged my engine in any way though. So far its running normally.   FYI: If anyone has had any water in the passenger front seat around the console, tehre is a TSB to correct this now...also one for the problem where you lifet the lever to recline the seat forward and it does not spring forward....the TSB corrects this as well. Replies to this message: desertguy (Mar 28, 2007 8:35 am) wwest (Mar 28, 2007 9:27 am) alexstore (Mar 30, 2007 4:29 am)
#4593 of 4666 Re: OIL CHANGE Questions... [andrelaplume] by desertguy Mar 28, 2007 (8:35 am)
Replying to: andrelaplume (Mar 28, 2007 5:12 am) Your manual specifies what oil Toyota recommends for your car. Follow their recommendations and all will be well. They do not specify synthetic oil. Dealers say what ever will make them the most money. Replies to this message: wwest (Mar 28, 2007 9:27 am)
#4594 of 4666 Re: OIL CHANGE Questions... [desertguy] by wwest Mar 28, 2007 (9:27 am)
Replying to: desertguy (Mar 28, 2007 8:35 am) I would be very surprised if any dealer uses anything but re-refined dino stuff, most do. Probably sells it to an unwary buyer as synthetic, who's to know or find out.
#4595 of 4666 Re: OIL CHANGE Questions... [andrelaplume] by alexstore Mar 30, 2007 (4:29 am)
Replying to: andrelaplume (Mar 28, 2007 5:12 am) My MIL has RAV4 and in the manual it recommends toyota, but you can use same viscosity alternative brands. It even gives you viscosity ratings.
#4596 of 4666 Re: Anyone have an issue with brakes grinding in the AM? [ogrerugby] by leeharvey418 Jun 15, 2007 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: ogrerugby (Mar 23, 2007 6:21 am) I test drove a RAV4 a couple of weeks ago, the day after we had had a good rain. You could tell the vehicles that had been moved since the night before, because they were the ones without a coating of rust on the rotors.   Yes, the first stops in both vehicles that I drove that day were noisy, but as soon as the coating of rust was gone so was the grinding noise .

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