Recent content by leftyrb

I agree with Barc11, where rebates and price reductions have adversely affected the price of used vehicles. Here is Canada, the pricing schemes are seeking to reduce MSRP in Canada a bit closer to the US market, which, while reducing prices for new units has also reduced trade in values for...

Talked to a guy yesterday who has an 08 Highlander Ltd. He says he is getting 24 mpg, while the Toyota Canada brochure indicates 32. I am getting 23 with mine on the highway, and it has the 4.7 V8 (imperial gallons)

I tried several types and found the 'Tow'n' See' about the best. They use a suction cup mount to attach to the existing mirror surface, so you can adjust the trailer mirror from the electric mirror controls. I never noticed an obvious shake, and they have a loop that goes over the factory...

In Canada, we have to pay about $1600 for the 5 year/100,000 km toyota extended warranty. As my vehicle's powertrain is already warranted for 5 yr/100,000 km, and the entire vehicle (comprehensive) I am paying $1600 for 2 years of comprehensive. Seems awful high and Toyota Canada seems to not...

+++++++++++++ I have a travel trailer with a GVWR of 7,500 lbs and we tow with the Chev Avalanche. I thought a Pathfinder may allow us to replace the Chev with something the size of my 4Runner, which fits inside my garage. I am aware of the wheelbase issue, but it appears we may go for a...

I am considering the extended warranty for my 2005 Limited 4Runner. This past year, warranty covered a sensor for my rear air suspension and a problem with the sunroof. Toyota Canada wants about $2100 for the 6 year, 100,000 mile package, with a $200 premium addition due to the mileage on my...

I drove an 08 Pathfinder last week, the LE model with the 5.6 litre engine. I had two Pathfinders in the past and now two 4Runners. They Pathfinder had some standard features such as memory seats, mirrors, bacj up camera, heated steering wheel, etc. standard. It is less money than a Ltd...

Rook offered great information and I agree with the TPMS being reset. I have my tires in the basement, and with the vehicle in the garage, the light will reset. I have had two 4Runners with TPMS and the dealer rotated tires and am certain that there was no need to reprogram. I am running 16"...

Weird - Firefox works with my new computer, while I could access the site and new posts well using IE 7 on my old computer. I might see if I can live without IE? Thanks

Hi: I purchased a new computer about 10 days ago, and entered my user name and password correctly. When I check for 'new posts', the message is that there are no new posts, when there certainly is. I am using IE 7, the same browser as my old computer. Any assistance appreciated. Thanks Rick B

+++++++++++++++ I disagree about the huge discounts. The 2007 Tundra is now featured at discount, being $2000 gas card or rebate, plus $1000 in free accessories, plus discounted financing. The 08 Tundras are about $2000 less than the 07's, so little savings, considering depreciation. I...

Monday night we had snow. I usually try to active theVSC/traction control at least once per year. I have a wide road that I turn onto before I reach my house. When slippery, I can crank the steering to make the turn, hold the wheel in that position, they apply the accelerator, as to to try to...

I have an 05 with the 10 speaker JBL and run my Starmate through the aux in jacks at the back of the head unit. I have the PIE Toy 03 AUX for my unit and have used it for a few years with great results. As the number of sat radios increases, using the FM modulator results in frequently picking...

I have had squealing brakes on both my '04 SR5 and my '05 Ltd. It happens mostly this time of year, perhaps with the change in temperature and perhaps humidity. I have taken both vehicles to the dealer, and under warranty, they service the brakes, one axle at a time, and it seems to go away...

+++++++++++++++++++ Toyota sells a bushing kit that can be used when installing a new set of sensors. You can also get them from tirerack.com I think that should take care of the leaks Rick