I put a plastic cap over each stud once I had disconnected so that they couldn't even accidentally come in contact. Just a generic pipe thread end it furniture leg bottom style cap.
For me, it's as if the first long road trip or passing 2K miles suddenly shook the engine out of slumber (17mpg tanks were loaded and towing or significant idling).
Date
Fuel
PPG
Price
Octane
Units
Miles
MPG
Result
CumMiles
11/29/2024
Exxon
$2.97
$50.50
87
17.009
337.9
19.87
OK
337.9...
My Goodyear shop let me know that manufacturers have to release the alignment specs before the top of the year for their systems to have it. When I stopped in late 2024, they didn't have it yet because Toyota was late to release the model year to market. They let me know in Jan 2025 they had...
LTD HV here, so FT4WD also in effect. Running a tonneau cover, kept front spoiler on. Factory tires ~31psi cold.
87 vs 93 octane moves the needle about 1.5-2mpg, not enough to justify ~80c/gal more. However, I do notice that it's shifting between gears is smoother. I didn't know if you have...
All the unused relay spots within the driver side fuse box under the hood are live with 12v constant. I used an insulated female spade to 'tap' safely and easily here for my wire run into the cab.
you could always tap multiple if you wanted...
Alloy Wheel Lock Pouch PT276-34190 $2.76
Hub Nut with Washer (Alloy Lug Nuts - Flat Black) 90942-A1008 $12.70
TRD 18-In. Flat Black Alloy Wheel PTR56-35242-F1 $300.00
Alloy Wheel Locks - Black PT276-34231-02 $85.00
Notes:
The wheel locks are a set of 4 and are not an exact...
yeah. in the beginning there was a lot of spin on this, myself included, as dealerships gave a lot of misleading information.
To be very clear:
-- calibration of the parking sensors requires access to GTS+
-- calibration of the camera system does NOT require any special hardware or software...
You are likely to need to adjust the camera regardless. But it'll depend on your level of OCD that all the lines match up.
Given all the fine lines, vinyl might be really difficult, versus plasticoat or similar.
The calibration stuff is tedious, but not hard. Doing just the front takes under...
Likewise. No obvious pattern. I do not use remote start, so not a factor. But every so often I get in and it's back to being as high as possible and I have to bump it back downward.
The Limited has a padded center console, as well as the window rests on the doors. But as one person tried a direct swap, the console lid is slightly different due to the larger inverter in the console.
I have no concerns on it lasting just as long as any other softex in the vehicle.
I don't know about others, but Goodyear shops will perform a free balancing and alignment check any time they are doing a tire rotation. I was shocked when Toyota says they do not check wheel balance when rotating tires, unless you pay extra for them to do so.
Dealership: rotate tires. Extra...
Here's what I used (the fine scratch and then the polish), used a blue shop paper towel as the 'rag'.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091IPVEW?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
One can be extra careful and it still get scratched. I was hyper aware on mine but all it took was some dust of a touch higher 'grit' and that light wipe dragged a scratch a few inches long on mine. Using some fine scratch remover, I got most of it out and down to about a 2cm/1in line still...