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  1. MG

    Toyota sees traditional gas engines phased out by the 2040s

    Toyota sees dedicated gas and diesel engines in its vehicles lineup reducing down to zero by the 2040s, on its path to its goal of reducing the CO2 emissions of its vehicles by 90 percent by 2050 (compared to 2010). At a press conference hosted by the company at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show today...
  2. MG

    Toyota invests $14.5 million in Jackson Tennessee Plant

    After news of Toyota Bodine Aluminum receiving further investment from Toyota, the future is looking bright at the Jackson plant. Toyota recently announced its plan to invest $373.8 million in five U.S. plants, including $14.5 million in Jackson’s Toyota Bodine plant. Toyota Bodine Aluminum...
  3. Lewis

    Toyota Tundra No Start with No ECM Communication

    If you run across a 2008 Toyota Tundra (3UR-FE) and have a no start, no ECM communication condition and there is no "Check Engine Light" bulb illuminated during the function check, disconnect the secondary air valves.These have a tendency to short the 5 volt reference line and stop all ECM...
  4. OishiiJPN

    Swapping a 1,000-HP Hellcat Engine Into a Prius Because Why Not

    While some projects defy logic (and sanity), there are some that blow them out of the water with no hope of turning back. That includes builds that entail swapping in a Ferrari 458 engine into a Toyota 86, and, well, this—a 1,000-horsepower Hellcat power-plant into a Toyota Prius, at least...
  5. Lewis

    2012-2013 Scion iQ Rough Idle Warranty Extension ZG8

    Warranty Enhancement Letter ZG8 Subject: Warranty Enhancement Program ZG8 2012 - 2013 Model Year iQ Extension of Warranty Coverage for Rough Idle In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty...
  6. Lewis

    2009-2011 Toyota Corolla with Lack of Power

    If you have a 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla with a customer complaint of lack of power and/or check engine light on with codes P060E, P0504, P0575, C1425, C2173 then check the rear brake lights (Dual Filament). What we are seeing is that one on the bulbs filaments will break and touch over to the...
  7. MG

    Ferrari engine in a Toyota

  8. Lewis

    2014 Tundra w/ codes P0441 and P0455

    If you have a 2014 Tundra (1UR-FE) with codes P0441 and/or P0455 stored, check for small cracks at the fill neck on the gas tank. The tank is usually replaced.
  9. MG

    Finished Installing a Cammed LS1 engine into Toyota Truck

  10. Lewis

    2016 Toyota Tacoma with Code P24187f

    If you have a 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma with code P24187f Vent Valve Stuck Open stored in the computer. You will want to carefully check the wiring connector at the EVAP cannister for any damage...
  11. Lewis

    2007-2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid with Code P2111

    Some 2007 – 2011 model year Camry HYbrid vehicles equipped with 2AZ-FXE engines may exhibit a lack of acceleration, potential rough engine idle and possible engine stall condition while the vehicle is stopped. These symptoms will be accompanied by a Check Engine Light “ON” condition with...
  12. Lewis

    2005-2008 Toyota Camry, Avalon, Sienna, Rav4, Highlander Idler Bearing Noise

    If you have a 2005-2008 Toyota Camry, Avalon, Sienna, Rav4 or Highlander with a 3.5l 2GR-FE engine and have an engine noise, it may be the drive belt idler pulleys causing this. See TSB 0056-09 for help. The updated idler bearing part numbers are 16604-0P011. Genuine Toyota 16604-0P011 Idler...
  13. MG

    Who says that you can't haul things around in a Xb?

  14. Lewis

    1GR-FE Idler Pulley Whine Noise and Pulley location

    Toyota Idler Pulley 16604-0P011 and 16603-0P030 If you have a 1GR-FE engine pulley whine noise like in these videos. You will want to replace just the effected pulley or even all 3. The upper 2 idler pulleys are the same single roller bearing type 16604-0P011 while the bottom one (to the right...
  15. Lewis

    Toyota New GD Family Of Turbo Diesels

    Toyota has introduced two new diesel engines that feature next-generation advanced thermal insulation diesel combustion. The automaker says this is the first use of Thermo Swing Wall Insulation Technology (TSWIN) in the world, which increases efficiency by 15 percent and maximum torque by 25...
  16. OishiiJPN

    2005-2008 Toyota Corolla and Matrix Vehicles with 1ZZ-FE Code P2716 Recall A0J

    Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Background: The ECM for certain 2005 through 2008 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix models equipped with the 1ZZ-FE and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may...
  17. OishiiJPN

    Toyota Scion Oil Specifications Chart

    Here is the Toyota Engine Oil quick reference chart.... Toyota Oil 2008-2017 Oil Fill Specs.pdf 2015-2018 Oil Fill Specs Guide.pdf
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