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Can you point me to your source? K grinds her heels through the drivers mat, so we get maybe two years before I'm scrambling for new ones. She "just has the dealer put in a new set" for about $100 when she's getting her $350 oil change and maint services done. Don't say it, don't ask; some...

Could be tire noise. Verify inflation. Rotate tires to see if the noise moves with the tire. After that: Bearing noise starts out as a rumble that gets louder with speed increase. Frequency stays pretty much the same. Diff/gear noise increases in frequency with speed, sometimes gets louder...

Thanks for the links and follow-up suggestions. Looks like a trip to the parts store is in order for the sockets. Also sounds like LED 1157 bulbs will last a lot longer than conventional bulbs too. I'm guessing that using LED bulbs means I don't have to leave the vent open. It never rains...

Tried 'Search' but didn't find what I'm looking for. K's 2004 SR5 has red aux/rear fog/marker light housings, one on each side in the bumper. There isn't a bulb, holder or wiring present to bring them to life, but this seems like an obvious mod. I've seen some Lexus models with similar...

I've gotten in the habit of pumping the spare up to sidewall pressure rating. Caveat is that there's a pressure gauge in the car to reduce to normal when/if the spare is used. Background: T4R is 'her' car, easy to get clubs/groceries/luggage in and out. She likes sitting up high too. On...