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761 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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Did anyone change the oil filter in the 2009 4 cyl? Well if you have not your in for a surprise! The new filters come with a 12 step "operation procedure" the filter comes with a separate drain plug (to drain the oil from the filter) and 2 different sized washers AKA "o-rings" that need to be swapped out during this process.Did I mention that the new filter design is no longer in the traditional metal casing, it comes open to the air. O, and of course you will need a special tool to remove the "cap". I will take on toyota's "figure out how to change this filter challenge and provide results later, but right now I am afraid, very afraid.
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Don't be afraid. The 2006 6's have that same system. It's no biggie and you'll get used to it.
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Replying to: ginsvallo (Dec 14, 2008 4:21 pm) By the way toyota wants $28 for the specialty tool, I bought a 65mm 14 flange filter tool and it worked fine ($4.55 at advanced auto parts)
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I'm having problems with my 08 RAV4 windshield washer fluid freezing. Fluid is good to -40 degrees and not a problem with any of our other vehicles. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What have you done to correct it? I'm concerned that it is a driving safety hazard.
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Replying to: sage3 (Dec 14, 2008 11:10 am) For those of us in my age group the separate filter and filter canister was once SOP. This "new" way less otherwise recycleable material goes into our landfills.
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Replying to: SA_in_COLO (Dec 16, 2008 8:15 am) If the fluid is freezing within the storage container then something else is amiss. |
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 16, 2008 9:51 am)
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Hi, folks, Please allow me to ask a silly question here: I bought a Rav4 from another state so I did all registration work myself in my town hall. However, when I got my plates and tried to install the front license plate, I did not find any holes there. I am just curious whether I need to drill holes there for the front plate installation(?)  It is a new car so I really want to confirm it before doing anything to the car. I appreciate your ideas!
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Replying to: sage3 (Dec 16, 2008 7:41 pm) |
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