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Articles and Stories From the Garage and Beyond

Tacoma 2.7 Balance Shaft Precautions

Toyota trucks have been sought after by people all over the world due to the incredible longevity that many of them have attained, while also under extreme circumstances.  One of...
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Toyota Truck Brake Rotor Vibration

Watch the video above and you will see THE most warped brake rotor that has ever come into our shop.  It is so bad that you can see the inboard and outboard...
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Engine Carnage!

PEOPLE! DO NOT DELAY BASIC MAINTENANCE! I know the economy sucks, and if you have a job, you may not be earning what you were, and the last thing you...
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P0420 and Why It Is Such An Expensive Code

Remember “leaded” gasoline?   If you don’t you might not even think to wonder why gas is called UN-leaded these days.  Lead,  which if you haven’t heard, is bad for you. ...
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Engine Carnage Part II

This post will explain why you need to replace your timing belt (if your engine uses one for cam timing), why it is not very cheap to do, and why...
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4th Generation 4Runner Fuel Problems

On these trucks we are having some customers have problems fueling the trucks.  We tried all the regular solutions- spiders in the vent line, a bad hose for the canister...
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Trust and Being Humbled

It has been a while since I’ve written anything on our blog, mostly due to being busy with life, kids, and other aspects of the shop.  I haven’t been short...
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Oil Change Intervals

Oil change intervals have almost always been  somewhat controversial.  On one hand you have independent shops recommending a 3,000 mile interval, and on the other, the manufacturers recommending many more...
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Tacoma and 4Runner Axle Oil Leaks

On Toyota Tacoma and 4Runners, the axle oil seal will start to leak if the differential vent is plugged. That little valve is located on the rear axle housing on...
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What Happens When You Pay Peanuts?

You get monkeys.  This is a saying that we use around our shop whenever we are asked to repair another repair done by unskilled, negligent, unqualified, or inexperienced people.  Monkeys. ...
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Air Filters

Ah yes, the lowly air filter.  One of the easiest bolt on performance upgrades and one of the easiest maintenance items to overlook. We have seen it all, and if...
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