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#516 of 768 Replace Pilot Bushings 1999 RAV4? by edemusmaximus Mar 15, 2007 (11:01 am)
Replying to: tango7t (May 01, 2006 3:44 pm) Hi, where can I get some information on replacing this? Is it a simple job to do? My RAV4 does not stay in 5th gear any longer unless I manually keep it there, and my guess is that it would be the pilot bushing that is worn out? Any help would be great! Replies to this message: wwest (Mar 27, 2007 7:17 pm)
#517 of 768 cloudy headlights by snorkelman Mar 27, 2007 (12:23 pm)
I have noticed that the plastic headlight covers on my 2002 RAV4 are getting cloudy. Is this just to be expected with the passage of time? It makes the vehicle look like crap when viewed from the front. Is it covered under any regular warranty? Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 27, 2007 12:59 pm) cbmorton (Mar 27, 2007 2:28 pm)
#518 of 768 Best replacement tires by snorkelman Mar 27, 2007 (12:32 pm)
I have already replaced the tires that came from the factory once and it looks like I will need to replace them again soon. Just curious as to what everyone thinks is the best tire to replace these with.   Last time I called the dealer and asked them what they typically replace the factory tires with for the RAV4 and they told me a "cooper" tire. Replies to this message: suvshopper4 (Mar 28, 2007 4:06 pm) desertguy (Mar 28, 2007 5:50 pm) suvshopper4 (Mar 30, 2007 4:55 pm)
#519 of 768 Re: cloudy headlights [snorkelman] by steve_ HOST Mar 27, 2007 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: snorkelman (Mar 27, 2007 12:23 pm) For a fix (nothing to do with any warranty claim), see this post and the few above it (there's a few more like it around here you can find with the Advanced Search tool):   bpeebles, "Dodge Dakota Owners - Meet the Members" #344, 5 Nov 2006 7:06 pm
#520 of 768 Re: cloudy headlights [snorkelman] by cbmorton Mar 27, 2007 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: snorkelman (Mar 27, 2007 12:23 pm) I've had good success with cloudy headlight lenses on a few vehicles when I polished them with Meguiar's PlastX product, using just a regular terry cloth towel. It cleared them up well and the effect lasted.
#521 of 768 Re: Replace Pilot Bushings 1999 RAV4? [edemusmaximus] by wwest Mar 27, 2007 (7:17 pm)
Replying to: edemusmaximus (Mar 15, 2007 11:01 am) Why would you think the pilot(***) bearing would cause this.   The bearing for the tip, seats into the center of the crankshaft, of the transaxle input drive shaft.
#522 of 768 Re: Best replacement tires [snorkelman] by suvshopper4 Mar 28, 2007 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: snorkelman (Mar 27, 2007 12:32 pm) My 2001 AWD auto trans RAV came with Bridgestone Duelers. I replaced them at 31k miles with Yokohama Geolandars, and I liked them for 40k miles. Might possibly go back to them in the future.   Got Uniroyal Laredos on now, and they're fine so far (<10k miles). I expect the dealer would just try to sell you what they carry, whether it is an especially good choice of not. Replies to this message: desertguy (Mar 28, 2007 5:50 pm) suvshopper4 (Mar 30, 2007 4:55 pm)
#523 of 768 Re: Best replacement tires [suvshopper4] by desertguy Mar 28, 2007 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: suvshopper4 (Mar 28, 2007 4:06 pm) Yokohama Geolanders are standard equipment on the new RAV4s. Strangely, many are complaining about them and can hardly wait to get some wear so they can replace them with something else. Mine seem to be fine on my '06. Maybe I'm just not doing all the sporty driving others are. Replies to this message: suvshopper4 (Mar 30, 2007 4:55 pm)
#524 of 768 Re: Best replacement tires [desertguy] by suvshopper4 Mar 30, 2007 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: desertguy (Mar 28, 2007 5:50 pm) Yeah, I've seen anti- Yoko Geo posts too. Like I said tho, my experience with them was good, and I'd have them again, especially at the Tire Rack prices.   Don't know if it matters, but I use the narrower standard tire size, 215x70/16.   -ss4

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