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Steve, Host
Don't know if the 4-cyl RAV4 would be much good for towing in mountain country.
Kinda doubt it, unless the camper is light.
The rumored 2006 6-cyl RAV4 might be worth checking out, once it comes out.
Good luck.
-ss4
I've got the following on the list:
OEM Toyota Oil, Mobil1, Castrol, Amsoil, Pennzoil.
It looks like Toyota is not going to mess around with some wimpy V-6. The new engine is a 3.5 liter, producing 268 horse power. See their web site.
1) Navigation System
2) Bluetooth
3) Push button start
I saw a picture of the interior (a different picture from that on the Toyota website) which had these features all visible.
Thanks for your help!
Details?
Those OEM Toyo tires, how good are they?
Your 02 RAV, AWD or 2WD?
Again, did they wear evenly? That's most important, that you are tracking true going down the road.
My AWD, driven with a light foot, got 31.5k miles from the OEM Bridgestone Dueler H/T 687s before I replaced them. I probably coulda squeezed another k or three.
Better luck with your next set. I'm doing a bit better with Yoko Geolandars, 34k to date. Next time, I'll probably spring for Michelins.
Good luck with your RAV.
I have been having the same problem with my Toyota RAV4. Its a 2004 and sometimes in the mornings when I start the car, it hesitates. It feels like the car is struggling to start. It does not happen all the time, and only when the car has not been driven for a while.
I added some Chevron gas additive and it worked for a while but now it's starting to do the same thing again. Did anyone find out the problem?
Thanks!
Also: What kind of sunroof maintenance should I perform ?
Don't know about sunroof maintenance.
Steve, Host
Changing out the coolant at 30k miles is a good idea, especially after ~3 years.
Some people think the trans fluid should be changed at 30k, but Toyota does not call for it. Dealers love to recommend it (and charge for it).
Oil/filter and air filter you've got covered.
Enjoy.
Dlr svc tech said one rotor cracked on removal, and was replaced. Other was just machined. I guess that is not a problem. I don't feel any difference in the braking whatsoever (although I had seen the pads were low when I did the last tire rotation).
I'm still enjoying this rig, especially with more use of the easy rear seat removal lately.
One advantage of hanging the spare off the back is more interior volume, which makes one or two bicycles an easy fit inside (where they are more secure and dry) without removing a wheel, etc. I just roll 'em in and bungee them to the passenger-assist handles in the ceiling.
I wonder if the new RAV will have removable rear seats.
RAV on.
I'm thinking of buying a '98 RAV4 L at a really cheap price. Only one catch - it has a wierd problem. It starts and idle's fine. But when you accelerate, after a few seconds, it bucks, loses power, and sounds terrible, almost as if it is running on 2 cylinders. this happens very frequently. The Car Dealer has had almost everything replaced, including the computer, and a myrad of sensors, and is giving up. I've driven it and if that problem could be fixed, I could get it for $2000. It is a 5-speed, with 127K. I think it needs valve seals because at start-up it gives a puff of smoke. I've looked over the engine and the only thing I can see is the Plug wires loiok original, and probably should be replaced They also look very small in diamater. Is this the right wires? Maybe that's all that is wrong, and they are overlooking a simple fix.
Any Ideas?
Boxwrench
Please help. Thanks in advance.
don
More important: Are they wearing evenly?
Better luck with your next set of tires.
Gonna talk to the nearest Bridgestone dealer and see what they will do......
You may have more miles left than you think. The treadwear is more noticeable early on.
I have to ask: What is your driving style? Hard cornering?
What is your usual tire inflation psi? I keep my tires inflated around 32 (mfr called for 29 with the '01). Slightly rougher ride, but great handling.
A better set of tires will get you a lot more miles. The Duelers are OEM cheapies.
A good dealer will fix it right the first time...after the first time I had it done, or so I thought, the second time I was told the part was never replaced just "cleaned"...the second dealer replaced it for free...great people!
As for my driving,i'd say aggressive...about 50% is lots of 70mph 4lane highway driving and the other 50% is hilly,sharp curves type. I live in the hills of Pa.
Hopeing to visit the Bridgestone dealer by the weekend, maybe i can upgrade to a better quality tire with out to much money out of my pocket.
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Steve, Host
You might want to check tire comparos on various online tire retailers websites, such as tirerack.
Good luck.
Wow. Some serious changes - available V6 (5-spd auto trans, 20/27 EPA mpg with AWD) rated 3,500 lbs towing capacity, increased HP in the 2.4L 4-cyl, enhanced VSC std, on-demand AWD with low-speed lock, third row seat, etc. Techier in a lot of ways.
Doesn't appear that the second-row seats are removable anymore, alas.
RAV on.
I wonder if someone else did have this kind of problem. Please let me know if you did.
Thanks,
Vlad Patryshev
Planning to buy Rav4, 1999 with 42K miles. Looks okie. Seller wants $8900, as i never bought any car before. Pls help me to shower some light.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
If it is more typical of a used car, IOW one or more of the elements I just listed is absent, I would come down at least $500, and I would shoot for $1000 less.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
01 Rav, 52,000 miles.
Full Test: 2006 Toyota RAV4 (Inside Line)
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Steve, Host
Got it fixed, less than a half hour, and I got Toyota to pay for it!! It was a month past the 5/60 warranty. From the research I have done, this is the only case I can find of this problem, so I am not worried about it occurring again. Even the best cars can have minor problems.