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Add 3rd row seat to 06 Rav4?
by stratusnj75
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Feb 04, 2009 (5:58 pm)
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Adding a new member to the family in 6 months and need more seats in the car. Have a 2006 4wd Rav4 but did not purchase the model with the folding 3rd row seats. Was wondering if it is possible to add them after the fact or did I have to order that specific model?
Thanks,
Devin
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Re: Add 3rd row seat to 06 Rav4? [stratusnj75]
by typesix
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Feb 05, 2009 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: stratusnj75 (Feb 04, 2009 5:58 pm)
Usually all the mounting points for the hardware are already there, but it can be expensive to add. My 2004 Highlander didn't have 3rd row seats(optional) and I looked into ordering the parts to add the 3rd row seat from Toyota, it would have cost $1,500+. there is a company that makes 3rd seats to add onto(name?, don't remember), but the seats are fixed and have to be removed if you need the full trunk space.
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- #703 of 768
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Re: Oil Filter Location 2006 RAV4? [tango7t]
by mazdacx7
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Feb 12, 2009 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: tango7t (May 01, 2006 3:44 pm)
when I reached 3k milles took the car to the dealer to do an oil changue..they told me that I do not need to do it untill 5K..so took the car straight to Orlando..  .
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- #704 of 768
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fuse issues
by mazdacx7
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Feb 12, 2009 (4:21 pm)
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Anyone having issues with the fuses for the power accesories...My Ipod bur out the fuse..took me like 30 min to ID the fuse..couldnīt find a replacement at the autoparts stores so took it to the dealer after 2hr they just replace 1 fuse... 
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- #705 of 768
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Rav4 2006 - burnt transmission fluid?
by DianeAZ
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Feb 15, 2009 (10:12 am)
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My dealer found the transmission fluid to be contaminated/burnt and now wants $200 for a "WS FLUSH." My husband confirms that it looks and smells burnt. The car shifts and handles normally. Could this be an indication of a larger problem with the transmission? I do live in Phoenix, AZ where it's quite hot in the summer, but my commute is pretty easy, and the car is not overloaded or driven hard. Can we just change the transmission fluid or should we follow the dealer's advice and do the flush? Or should we get a second opinion while the transmission is under warranty?
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Tires for RAV4
by carolinabob
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Feb 15, 2009 (12:32 pm)
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I have a 2005 with 39,000 miles on the tires and need new ones. Primarily looking for ride comfort and all weather. Not interested in off road or snow/ice. Consumer Reports rates the Dunlop SUV tires highly.
Anybody had any experience with these or other tires.
Thanks,
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Re: Rav4 2006 - burnt transmission fluid? [DianeAZ]
by ginsvallo
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Feb 15, 2009 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: DianeAZ (Feb 15, 2009 10:12 am)
If the transmission is still under warranty, how does the dealer justify charging you $200? I would contact Toyota if I were you.
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- #708 of 768
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Re: Rav4 2006 - burnt transmission fluid? [ginsvallo]
by gilvkona
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Feb 15, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: ginsvallo (Feb 15, 2009 12:41 pm)
I can tell you how: it is maintenance, like an oil change, so it is not covered under the warranty. If I were the original poster, I would let the dealer or another competent mechanic flush the transmission and see what happens to the fluid after some time. Even though I have a 2006, I am unfamiliar with the transmission maintenance, I would stay away from Jiffy Lube and the other fast service places for doing this kind of work. On a previous car, I had a shop drop the pan, replace a filter, look for metalic droppings in the pan, and flush the system out. The quick lube places don't do that. They just force new fluid through the system. And, I know, some competent places don't feel that's necessary to drop the pan. So let us know what you find out so I know what to do when it happens to me.
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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [bob777]
by acemechanic
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Feb 16, 2009 (9:20 pm)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 08, 2006 6:03 am)
You should take the vehicle back to the dealership and have them check for ECM programming updates for your shifting problems. The vehicle engine control module is equipped with adaptive learning. This allows the ECM to provide the most efficient and economical engine operation. If there is more than one driver for the vehicle, and their driving styles are different, you may be experiencing settings for the other drivers' "style".
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Re: tire pressure monitoring system [sidious6688]
by acemechanic
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Feb 16, 2009 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (Oct 24, 2008 2:38 am)
Make sure to have the dealer check the spare tire pressure as well. The spare tire also has a tire pressure monitor in it. This is a common issue when checking tire pressures.
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