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How to Replace Fuel Injectors on 2000-2007 Toyota VVTi Engine
How to Replace Fuel Injectors on 2000-2007 Toyota VVTi Engine

15 Sep 2013, 13:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Bad fuel, containing impurities or water may severely damage the fuel injectors. Replacing them is pretty dangerous, due to the system’s pressure and the fact you’ll work with flamable s...

 
How to Replace Sparkplugs on 2002 Toyota Yaris
How to Replace Sparkplugs on 2002 Toyota Yaris

14 Sep 2013, 10:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Replacing sparkplugs on a Toyota Yaris is a job you can perform at home using some basic tools. For the job you’ll need a 10mm socket ratchet with extender, copper grease and 16mm sparkplug...

 
How to Use Lexus Destination Assist
How to Use Lexus Destination Assist

13 Sep 2013, 17:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Lexus’ “Destination Assist” service makes using the navigation system more convenient. With a simple button, you can access a 34-hour response center, where agents will find the be...

 
How to Clean Fogged Lexus Headlights
How to Clean Fogged Lexus Headlights

13 Sep 2013, 17:07 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / All vehicles today are using polycarbonate plastic headlight covers, which is a porous material. Of course, the automaker covered them in a protective film, but that will wear out in time and then, ...

 
How to Remove Door Panel on 2007 Lexus LS 460L
How to Remove Door Panel on 2007 Lexus LS 460L

13 Sep 2013, 14:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you have a Lexus LS 460, it’s luxurious interior shouldn’t give you the idea that is hard to take it apart. Almost all vehicles now have snap-in interior panels which are easy to take...

 
How to Access the Spare Tire on Lexus LX 470
How to Access the Spare Tire on Lexus LX 470

13 Sep 2013, 13:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / For those who are new to the auto industry and its tendencies, some vehicles, like the Lexus LX 470, use an undercarriage system for the spare tire and you have to know how to access it in case of n...

 
How to Flush Cooling System on 2001 Toyota Corolla
How to Flush Cooling System on 2001 Toyota Corolla

13 Sep 2013, 12:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Just like the engine oil, the coolant has to be replaced periodically, as it will catch dirt, rust, rubber buts or other deposits which will damage the water pump at some point. Correctly replaci...

 
How to Remove Radio Unit on 2005-2008 Toyota Matrix
How to Remove Radio Unit on 2005-2008 Toyota Matrix

12 Sep 2013, 17:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Upgrading the system or just taking it out for repairs, the Toyota Matrix’s radio unit is very easy to remove and you can do it anywhere with the right tools. For the job, you’ll need...

 
How to Fix Door Rattle from Music Bass on 2011 Scion tC
How to Fix Door Rattle from Music Bass on 2011 Scion tC

9 Sep 2013, 17:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you like to listen music at a higher level in your 2011 Scion tC, you’ve probably noticed that bass will make your doors rattle. What can you do, almost all cheap cars have this problem. ...

 
How to Install iPhone/iPod Adapter on Scion xB
How to Install iPhone/iPod Adapter on Scion xB

9 Sep 2013, 17:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Sick of CDs piling up in your Scion xB but you don’t want to replace the stock stereo? Why not installing an adaptor so you can plug in your smartphone, tablet or MP3 player to it? It&rsquo...

 
How to Install Front Strut Bar on 2008 Scion tC
How to Install Front Strut Bar on 2008 Scion tC

9 Sep 2013, 17:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you’re not happy with your 2008 Scion tC’s maneuverability, you can install a strut bar and make the front suspension stiffer. There are a few ways to install a strut bar, but here we...

 
How to Reset Maintenance Light on 2010 Scion xD
How to Reset Maintenance Light on 2010 Scion xD

9 Sep 2013, 16:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Presuming that you did all the regular maintenance jobs for a 2010 Scion xD at home, you now need to reset the maintenance light so it will pop up next time. The job is very easy and its just lik...

 
How to Remove Radio on 2003 Toyota Camry
How to Remove Radio on 2003 Toyota Camry

8 Sep 2013, 11:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The 2003 Toyota Camry has one of the simplest dashboards, which can be opened with the most basic tools. So, if you want to take out the radio head unit, you’ll need a prying tool and a rat...

 
How to Remove Central Console on Mk6 Toyota Hilux
How to Remove Central Console on Mk6 Toyota Hilux

8 Sep 2013, 11:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Most vehicles today have simple plastic dashboards, specially designed to be opened quickly with some basic tools. And the Mk6 Toyota Hilux makes no exception. All you need to open the central co...

 
2004 Toyota 4Runner DIY Offroad Bumper
2004 Toyota 4Runner DIY Offroad Bumper

6 Sep 2013, 16:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Yes, the Toyota 4Runner is a great offroader but for a true passionate guy who wants to throw it over rocky trails and muddy forrest trails, that won’t cut it. For some hardcore offroading,...

 
How to Replace Headlight/Bulb on Toyota Sequoia
How to Replace Headlight/Bulb on Toyota Sequoia

5 Sep 2013, 17:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Here’s another easy maintenance job you can perform on a Toyota Sequoia - changing the lightbulb or headlight assembly. For replacing just the bulb, you don’t need any tools. For repl...

 
How to Replace Side Mirror Glass 2001 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace Side Mirror Glass 2001 Toyota Corolla

5 Sep 2013, 17:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you happened to smash your 2001 Toyota Corolla side rearview mirror against something and the only thing damaged is the glass itself, you can replace just that part without the need to buy the wh...

 
How to Replace Oxygen Sensor on 2001 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace Oxygen Sensor on 2001 Toyota Corolla

4 Sep 2013, 13:30 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The oxygen sensor on your Toyota Corolla analyses the exhaust gases in order to tell the ECU what air-fuel mixture adjustments are needed to be performed in real time. Replacing a damaged oxygen ...

 
How to Replace Central Console Light Bulbs on 2001 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace Central Console Light Bulbs on 2001 Toyota Corolla

3 Sep 2013, 17:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / All the central console features on your 2001 Toyota Corolla are lit by some backlights to aid you see them more easily at night so you can concentrate on driving and not blindly search for a knob o...

 
How to Install Beatsonic Shark Fin Antenna on Scion FR-S
How to Install Beatsonic Shark Fin Antenna on Scion FR-S

3 Sep 2013, 17:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you want that pointy stock radio antenna gone from the sweeping Scion FR-S/Toyota GT 86’s roofline, a shark fin one is the best aftermarket option to stick to. The installment is very ea...