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Monday, November 12, 2012

STARTER - 1990-2000 Lexus LS400, Engine V8 (1UZ-FE)

STARTER - 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Lexus LS400, Engine V8 (1UZ-FE)

Friend of mine asked me the location of the starter. He thought he can do it replace it himself. Told him it's 5.2 labor hours to do. He saw the pic and then he asked me to do it.

























Friday, November 9, 2012

WATER PUMP - 2008-2012 Scion xB L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Scion xB L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE), WATER PUMP

Labor Hours to do:  3.4 hours

WATER PUMP OEM Part# 161000H050




MAINTENANCE TABLE: 2005 Honda Accord V6-3.0L


MAINTENANCE TABLE - NORMAL SERVICE




Maintenance Items 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500
Air Filter Element Replace
Brake Hose/Line Inspect Inspect
Brakes and Traction Control Inspect Inspect
Cabin Air Filter / Purifier Replace
Drive Belt Inspect/Adjust
Engine Oil Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace
Exhaust System Inspect Inspect
Fluids Inspect Inspect
Fuel Supply Line Inspect Inspect
Oil Filter, Engine Replace Replace
Parking Brake System Inspect Inspect
Spark Plug
Steering and Suspension Inspect Inspect
Timing Belt
Tires Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate
Valve Clearance Adjust
Water Pump





Maintenance Items 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000
Air Filter Element Replace
Brake Hose/Line Inspect Inspect Inspect
Brakes and Traction Control Inspect Inspect Inspect
Cabin Air Filter / Purifier Replace
Drive Belt Inspect/Adjust
Engine Oil Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace
Exhaust System Inspect Inspect Inspect
Fluids Inspect Inspect Inspect
Fuel Supply Line Inspect Inspect Inspect
Oil Filter, Engine Replace Replace Replace
Parking Brake System Inspect Inspect Inspect
Spark Plug
Steering and Suspension Inspect Inspect Inspect
Timing Belt
Tires Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate
Valve Clearance Adjust
Water Pump





Maintenance Items 82,500 90,000 97,500 105,000 112,500
Air Filter Element Replace
Brake Hose/Line Inspect Inspect
Brakes and Traction Control Inspect Inspect
Cabin Air Filter / Purifier Replace
Drive Belt Inspect/Adjust
Engine Oil Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace
Exhaust System Inspect Inspect
Fluids Inspect Inspect
Fuel Supply Line Inspect Inspect
Oil Filter, Engine Replace Replace
Parking Brake System Inspect Inspect
Spark Plug Replace
Steering and Suspension Inspect Inspect
Timing Belt Replace
Tires Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate
Valve Clearance Adjust Inspect/Adjust
Water Pump Inspect





Maintenance Items 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
Air Filter Element Replace Replace
Brake Hose/Line Inspect Inspect Inspect
Brakes and Traction Control Inspect Inspect Inspect
Cabin Air Filter / Purifier Replace Replace
Drive Belt Inspect/Adjust Inspect/Adjust
Engine Oil Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace
Exhaust System Inspect Inspect Inspect
Fluids Inspect Inspect Inspect
Fuel Supply Line Inspect Inspect Inspect
Oil Filter, Engine Replace Replace Replace
Parking Brake System Inspect Inspect Inspect
Spark Plug
Steering and Suspension Inspect Inspect Inspect
Timing Belt
Tires Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate Rotate
Valve Clearance Adjust Adjust
Water Pump


2007 Acura RL, Drivetrain - Whistle/Whine/Howl Between 20-45 MPH

Applies To:
2005-10 RL - ALL


Whistle, Whine, Squeal, or Howl While Driving Between 20-45 MPH

SYMPTOM
There is a whistle, a whine, a squeal, or a howl while driving between 20 and 45 mph.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The propeller shaft center support bearing and seal are faulty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the propeller shaft assembly.

PARTS INFORMATION
Center Support Bearing Mounting Bolt (two required):P/N 90382-SH9-003
Propeller Shaft Mounting Bolt (four required):P/N 9011 3-SJA-003
Exhaust Pipe Gasket:2005-08-P/N 18302-SP0-003
2009-10-P/N 18393-SJA-A01
Propeller Shaft Mounting Nut (four required):P/N 9031 0-SJA-000
Self Locking Nut (10 mm) (three required):P/N 90212-5A5-003
Propeller Shaft Assembly:P/N 401 00-SJA-E02

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Recall - ECM Replacement For Stalling Condition

Certain '05-'08 Toyota Corolla Matrix equipped with 1ZZ-FE Engine Code, Electronic Control Module(ECM)

If your car is stalling, harsh shifting, car may not start or the engine warning lamp may be illuminated. Please bring your car to a Toyota Dealership.

They will inspect and if necessary, replace the old ECM and register the new ECM with the Vehicle VIN# at no cost to the vehicle owner.




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