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4666 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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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.
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Replying to: andrelaplume (Mar 28, 2007 5:12 am)
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Replying to: desertguy (Mar 28, 2007 8:35 am) |
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Replying to: ogrerugby (Mar 23, 2007 6:21 am) 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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Replying to: jimdrew (Jan 12, 2007 7:06 pm)
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Replying to: feliciatwo (Jun 16, 2007 7:45 am) |
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I love my Rav4 with the V6 engine...this baby really flys and I am getting better than 24MPG in mixed driving...there is nothing out there to compete with this. The one thing though is that I keep my oil changed and have been having Toyota do it...mostly free of charge. Well, I went to Firestone today and they wanted $42.00 to change my oil and filter and said that the filter was $15.00 more than other filters. How can that be..it is only an insert..it shoulb be cheaper. Any one actually know. I was told the engine in RAV4 V6 is one of the 10 best in the world..is this also true? Jimmy Drew and his Pocket Rocket...
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Replying to: feliciatwo (Jun 16, 2007 7:45 am) Besides, the 'perfect' diesel hybrid is one in which the engine has no mechanical connection to the wheels. Take a 1.5L engine with a turbocharger that would typically be employed on a 3-4L engine and tune it for maximum efficiency in a very narrow rev range so that all it does is charge the capacitors and batteries. People would never buy it because it doesn't 'feel normal' to them.
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Replying to: jimdrew (Jun 16, 2007 6:54 pm) Ward's Auto World did indeed include the "Toyota 3.5L V6" as one of their choices for 2007's best engines, but the engine specifically mentioned in the article was the 2GR-FSE as used in the Lexus IS350. The RAV4's engine (as well as the Lexus RX350's) is the 2GR-FE. The difference is that the -FSE employs a combination of direct and manifold fuel injection to maximize performance for specific engine operating conditions, where the -FE engine only injects fuel into the intake manifold. The difference is pretty substantial- ~35 hp and ~25 lb-ft of torque. I can tell you that the 2GR-FE engine is pretty special in its own right- 1195 kPa BMEP was the realm of supercharged engines just a few years ago. I'd say that the short answer is feel free to tell all your friends that you own one of the best engines in the world.
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