Quantcast
Channel: ToyoTechs » AutoLogic News
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 10 View Live

Lexus RX 300 Transmission Failure

In one week of March 2008 we replaced 3 transmissions in 1999-2000 year SUV’s. We had been seeing this early failure in RX 300 that have, what we consider, low mileage 80k to 130k . I started asking...

View Article



LX470 Hydraulic Suspension Systems

The LX470′s hydraulic suspension system will fail due to a quickie lube shop or the vehicle owner mistakenly installing washer fluid (water and ammonia) in the hydraulic reservoir…not good. The lids to...

View Article

Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil

In our August 2010 Auto Logic newsletter, we posed the question: Which is more expensive? A. Synthetic oil change or B. Regular oil change At the outset, the answer might appear to be “synthetic oil...

View Article

Owner’s Manuals

This informative piece of literature contains all kinds of good information on how to operate the gadgets, change tires and maintenance schedules for your car. If you haven’t looked at this book...

View Article

Failed Power Door Lock on Toyota or Lexus?

ToyoTechs has developed a way to greatly reduce the cost of repairing a failed power door lock assembly. We find this problem occurring most often in Toyota Avalon, Toyota 4 Runner, Lexus RX and Lexus...

View Article


Save Big on Catalytic Converters

The catalytic converter is a critical part of a vehicles emission control system. Its job is to convert toxic pollutants in exhaust gas to less toxic pollutants, by burning left over gases from the...

View Article

Angie’s List 2013 Super Service Award Received

ToyoTechs Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award     Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service ToyoTechs has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List...

View Article

Extend Life of Brake System

Problem: Brake fluid becomes oxidized and contaminated over time and use. Heat and moisture cause corrosion on parts and brake fluid failure. This causes a spongy brake pedal and shows up in discolored...

View Article


Optimum Operation of Power Steering System

Problem: The power steering pump produces high pressure between 800–2000 pounds, with high heat. This leads to fluid breakdown and failure. Symptoms include groaning and whining noises, erratic...

View Article


Transmission Service 101

Problem: After 30,000 miles, transmission fluid begins to show its age as it turns brown in color and oxidizes due to the combination of time and heat. Deposits begin to form around the transmission’s...

View Article
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 10 View Live




Latest Images