The reason is people would clear their codes just before being smog tested so they could pass even thought the car was not really fixed. The codes stay in the background for length of time.
After five months of having had installed the RSI Smart Cap Adventure on my 23’ Tacoma Long Bed, there are a few Pros and Cons with my experience so...
How else can I test and adjust the Load sensing Proportioning and By-Pass Valve (LSP & BV)? (By adjust I mean the process without the SST, not the actual physical adjustments - I know how to do that from reading the FSM). The spec states 636 ± 71 psi on the rear brakes with the Rear axle load (1,874 lb). Note: these specs are for 4x4.
Maintenance Trackers (Update) New Trim Available The intent is for the end-user to laminate it and use a fine-point marker to track DIY tasks. They may...
Hey SMS- I have an '05 with the 4-cylinder and 218K miles and just this last week had exactly the same problem. The pipe is 100% molded plastic and bolts with a 2-bolt flange to the back of the thermostat housing, runs straight back alongside the block, then turns left (toward the left side of the truck) and ends with a bolted flange and 2 water hose outlets, 1 larger one for the cabin heater ...
Thanks dudes! I’ve just been overly paranoid that I’m going to break something in my near brand new truck and have to pay for repairs. It’s been driving smooth and I’d say better than stock at this point. Maybe I will plan on it after I pass my 50k warranty landmark. The insight is highly appreciated!
Thanks McMash. It's 6 of 1, half a dozen of the other. The correct term for the bank 1 sensor in front of the catalytic convertor is the air/fuel sensor but when you go to the parts store to pick it up or even search the part # online a lot of places are calling it an oxygen sensor. I'm going to edit the title regardless. Here's a better explanation I found: The ECM uses an oxygen sensor to ...
