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#728 of 768 tires by carolinabob Apr 09, 2009 (6:12 am)
Replaced the OE Bridgestone Dueller's with Dunlop Radial Rover AT's on my '05. Tremendous improvement in both ride and noise reduction.
#729 of 768 2009 Run Flats vs. Non by blindgoldfish Apr 09, 2009 (7:05 pm)
I'm wondering if anyone has experience riding in the 08 or 09 V6 with the run-flat tires and without (with a spare on the back). Is there a difference in road noise? Ride? Handling? Life of the tire? Thanks.
#730 of 768 Tire Pressure Light Woes by lenny20 Apr 12, 2009 (6:18 am)
RAV4 2007 6 cyl. Less than 36,000 miles Installed new tires three months ago (Nokian). Five weeks ago tire pressure light goes on, stays on steady for one hour. Then goes off. Dealer checks tire pressure--OK. This happens two more times; on third occasion dealer adds air to spare tire and pressure light goes off. Three days later pressure light flickers and then stays on bright steady. Tire pressure is checked with two (2) gauges--OK. After three hours tire pressure light goes off. Start car two hours latter and light goes on and stays on for now. I will demand of dealer that he do more than just add air. ANY OF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT?
#731 of 768 Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 by Thinkinghard Apr 17, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Bought a Rav4 2009 last December. Today, I found there were some noises like "flowing fluid" when I turned on the air conditioner. The car only has 2200 miles on it right now. Is there something wrong with air conditioner?   BTW, the car was towed before, will that affect the air conditioner?   Thanks a lot! Replies to this message: mark19 (Apr 17, 2009 10:06 pm) Thinkinghard (Apr 19, 2009 9:30 am) acemechanic (Apr 18, 2009 9:28 pm) Thinkinghard (Apr 19, 2009 12:32 pm)
#732 of 768 Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [Thinkinghard] by mark19 Apr 17, 2009 (10:06 pm)
Replying to: Thinkinghard (Apr 17, 2009 5:02 pm) Yes I would say there is a problem with the a/c. On my toyota I had the a/c compressor go bad, and when it did that I heard what sounded like water rushing through a pipe. That noise was coming from behind the glove box area. Once the compressor was replaced no more of that noise. From what I understand the compressor being defective couldn't create enough pressure to move the refridgerant through the system, hence that water rushing or "flowing fluid" noise.   Try and find a dealer who will understand what that is, and replace the compressor.   Towing wouldn't hurt the a/c, it's like saying that your radio wouldn't work because the car was towed, doesn't affect it.   Hope that helps you. Replies to this message: Thinkinghard (Apr 19, 2009 9:30 am)
#733 of 768 Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [Thinkinghard] by acemechanic Apr 18, 2009 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: Thinkinghard (Apr 17, 2009 5:02 pm) Is that the only time that you hear the "flowing fluid" noise? The noise that you heard could be the vents opening - does the vehicle have automatic climate control? You can identify this function by looking at the control panel. If the control panel has an "auto" button, it has auto climate control. Towing the vehicle will not affect the air conditioning system. At this point, your best bet is to take the vehicle to a dealership for inspection. The Air Conditioning system is covered by your Basic Warranty (36 months/36,000 miles) Replies to this message: Thinkinghard (Apr 19, 2009 12:32 pm)
#734 of 768 Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [mark19] by Thinkinghard Apr 19, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: mark19 (Apr 17, 2009 10:06 pm) Thanks for your comments.That makes sense to me.   Just a bit sad that the car only has 2200 miles on it....
#735 of 768 Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [acemechanic] by Thinkinghard Apr 19, 2009 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: acemechanic (Apr 18, 2009 9:28 pm) Thanks for your input   The noise could only be head when I turned on the air-conditioner. My vehicle does not have auto-climate control function....
#736 of 768 rav4 by mrnice1 Apr 19, 2009 (9:22 pm)
I want to buy 2009 rav4 ,v-6,FWD limited , but i'm told that they are not sold in New York state and 4x4 is only sold in limited trim. Why is that?And can i buy it in another state where fwd limited trim is sold? Replies to this message: wwest (Apr 20, 2009 10:12 am) kkrtrek (Apr 20, 2009 10:12 am)
#737 of 768 Re: rav4 [mrnice1] by wwest Apr 20, 2009 (10:12 am)
Replying to: mrnice1 (Apr 19, 2009 9:22 pm) FWD vehicles, especially those with "surplus" engine power, are patently UNSAFE in the wintertime conditions you will oftentime encounter in your area. There is also the inverse effect that I once encountered trying to buy a F/awd Chrysler minivan in Memphis, not much market there. Had to trailer one in from Chicago.   Keep in mind that with FWD or F/awd when wheelspin/slip occurs due to the use of too much engine torque for conditions you have also lost, momentarily, directional control of the vehicle. That's why TC. Traction Control, is so quick acting and all encompassing on FWD or F/awd vehicle, traction MUST be regained quickly in order to reduce the potential for an accident due to loss of directional control.   So a fairly lightweight FWD RAV4 equipped with a V6 engine would tend to be substantially more dangerous than one with F/awd or even with the I4.

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