A run on Red Line 5w30 – really pleased with with the results given the relatively extended wear. Interestingly, the Pennzoil Ultra 5w30 (no longer sold) had a slightly better wear count, though I had way more runs on the Red Line to be fair. Will be running this oil the remainder of the Mini’s…
Gave the Evo a long overdue wash this weekend – this time using a new product: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine. Genuinely impressed by this stuff, and really worked wonders on the Evo. What usually was a process of: Rinse, wash w/ soap, rinse, detail fluid + claybar, wax; is now wash, dry &…
How-to: Replace Toyota Rav4 Cabin Air Filter: Requires: New filter No tools required, but pliers may help Step 1: Open the glove box & and empty Step 2: Push the sides in to get the hinges down, remove the damper. Here’s where pliers may come in handy – push the knobs together to get it…
Happy to announce my newest sponsor, Red Line Oil! I chose to reach out to Red Line Oil due to their outstanding reputation in making extremely high quality, ester based oils. This came out of a search for an oil that was of even higher quality than Amsoil, while perhaps being more suited for racing.…
How-to for a complete flush of the 2011 Rav4’s ATF. I believe this is the same process for all Rav4.3’s (2006-2012). As always, do all work at your own risk. Tools needed: ~16 quarts of ATF (Red Line D6 ATF) Stands/ramps Drain Pan Rags/paper towels Empty gallon jug, marked off quart by quart New AT…
How-To for an engine oil change for the 2011 Rav4 V6. Do all work at your own risk. Tools needed: Stands or ramps 14mm wrench Oil filter removal tool Toyota oil filter Roughly 6 quarts of engine oil (Amsoil SSO 0w30) Drain pan Drive the car up on ramps or up on stands. I did…
How-To for the transfer case on the Rav4 – this should apply to all Rav4.3’s with AWD, so I believe 2006-2012. Again, a very simple process that definitely should be done (not a lifetime fluid) and shouldn’t require a trip to the dealer. Do all work at your own risk. Tools needed: Ramp or stands M10 hex…
How-To for the rear differential on the Rav4 – this should apply to all Rav4.3’s with AWD, so I believe 2006-2012. Do all work at your own risk. Tools needed: Ramp or stands M10 hex head Extension Drain pan 1.1 pints of 75w90 GL5 Gear Oil (Red Line 75w90 Gear Oil) Fluid pump Start off…
Did this as part of an ongoing effort to improve my Evo – was on a kick for a while to find what the best gear oil for the Evo is – rather, if there were any discernible reason why the Diaqueen SAE90 Gear Oil is so highly regarded — and why it seems so…
Really straightforward but thought I’d post a how-to, as I did this job this evening. No tools necessary, besides maybe a small flathead. Requires: 2 New bulbs (Philips 9006 Crystal Vision Ultra) Flathead Disconnect the battery to be safe, and do all work at your own risk. The bulbs I chose were the Philips 9006…
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