Recent content by bmwmotorcycle

I have a towing package on my 2015. The trailer weighs 2500 plus traveling stuff. There is an electrical connector for the trailer at the back bumper The trailer mfg. says I need a need a brake controller. Is this a plug and play item which is mounted to the lower dash and plugs into some...

My 2015 has the factory mylar at the door handles and door edges. How little effort it would have taken Toyota to have installed it also at the front hood edge. I would have gladly paid for it in lieu of the deflector.

It only takes a tiny amount of water like a few drops to destroy the lubrication properties of gear oil. I'm not sure if Toyota running gear is vented at all, if they are then Snorkel or not its a bad idea to submerse the running gear in water. Unless of course you are trying to escape a flash...

I've got the same smell. I went to the dealer and asked about it. They said the same thing. Switch to fresh air for the last few miles home. That's just great if you remember. I never had this problem in my 3rd generation. For a vehicle this expensive Toyota should fix this not pass poor...

Why not use a tailgate tent? Amazon has then for $130

Well I know they recommend vinegar for a skunking. How about a vinegar water solution? Spot check it somewhere if you have leather. We learned to use this for cleaning during a tour in Germany. The smell of vinegar disappears.

Toyota (Dothan) had my first change at scheduled at 5000. At the new owners meeting they passed out coupons for a free oil change. I had it done at 1000. The service manager didn't see anything wrong with that. It was my preference.

For my 2015 SR5 It has a Toyota clear paint protection sticker which as far as I can see isn't any thing special about the paint. I bought the rubber sliding shelf cover from Toyota. It has a raised 3/4" lip around it to contain spills and stuff. I also the Toyota bug deflector. I wish...

Toyota eliminated the assist handle from the driver door post which I had on my 2001. They installed a handle on the drivers side at the center of the door attached to the roof. Now I see in my manual that these room mounted handles are not to be used getting in and out of the vehicle. So why...