Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line where dedicated winters become worth storing? I am trying to g…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 15,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothi…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 78,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurement…
There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet.
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 50,500 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic checklist for joints, track bar, caster…
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering?
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 102,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 23,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measure…
Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. If I fix it I…
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?…
Older Prius has developed a rough shake for a few seconds on some cold starts and the coolant level seems to be dropping slowly. I don't want to assume the worst. What test sequence would separate ig…
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 106,000 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet. Where would y…
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it drives normally. Has anyone chased some…
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you verify before ordering? I'm in Florida. A…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 4,800 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning light…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 78,000 miles. Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What controls do you absolutely want to remai…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 222,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down witho…
I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point is a fresh harness safer than repairing secti…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 90,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles and years of invoices. If condition is si…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 90,500 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there…
