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How to Remove Drive Belt Tensioner on Toyota VVTi Engine
How to Remove Drive Belt Tensioner on Toyota VVTi Engine

3 Dec 2013, 15:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The following video will show you how to disassemble the drive belt tensioner of a 1.6-liter Toyota four-cylinder VVTi engine. Sometimes, is good to replace the tensioner when you change the actu...

 
How to Find the Engine Code on Toyota VVTi
How to Find the Engine Code on Toyota VVTi

2 Dec 2013, 16:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / In case you are servicing your Toyota at home, you need to find out what kind of replacement parts the engine needs. That is why all engines come with a code which tells more about the engine typ...

 
How to Disable Traction Control on 2006 Lexus IS
How to Disable Traction Control on 2006 Lexus IS

29 Nov 2013, 16:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A 2006 Lexus IS owner posted a question on Road & Track, asking how can he override the vehicle’s traction control. Why would you do that? Maybe to climb a steep icy driveway for example. ...

 
How to Replace Fuel Vapor Pressure Sensor on Toyota VVTi Engine
How to Replace Fuel Vapor Pressure Sensor on Toyota VVTi Engine

28 Nov 2013, 16:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Modern engines make good use of the gasoline vapors from the fuel tank, by collecting and introducing them into the intake at certain moments. The collecting system uses a pressure sensor which n...

 
How to Remove Ignition Coils on Toyota 1.6 VVTi
How to Remove Ignition Coils on Toyota 1.6 VVTi

24 Nov 2013, 10:31 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu /  In order to replace the sparkplugs or simply unmount the whole piston heads of your Toyota 1.6-liter gasoline VVTi engine, you’ll first have to take the ignition coils out of the way. ...

 
How to Remove Radio Unit on Toyota Tercel
How to Remove Radio Unit on Toyota Tercel

22 Nov 2013, 18:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you’ve decided to turn your Toyota Tercel into a road warrior or simply want to change that old stereo, here’s a little tutorial on how to take it out. To do the job, you’ll ...

 
How to Set Cruise Control on 2013 Toyota Camry LE
How to Set Cruise Control on 2013 Toyota Camry LE

21 Nov 2013, 21:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The 2013 Toyota Camry LE comes with the useful cruise control feature, which makes your highway trip more comfortable by keeping the vehicle at a steady speed. If fitted with the cruise control f...

 
How to Set Entune Destination on 2014 Toyota Corolla
How to Set Entune Destination on 2014 Toyota Corolla

20 Nov 2013, 17:22 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Entune system on the upscale 2014 Toyota Corolla version comes with a state of the art navigation system among other features and connectivity. This tutorial will teach you how to quickly set...

 
How to Check Fuses on 2013+ Toyota RAV4
How to Check Fuses on 2013+ Toyota RAV4

20 Nov 2013, 17:20 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / When something goes wrong with the onboard accessories in your Toyota RAV4, it’s a good idea to firstly check the fuse box. In fact, there are two fuse boxes on the new RAV4 you can check. ...

 
Old WV Beetle as Funny Kawasaki Trailer
Old WV Beetle as Funny Kawasaki Trailer

20 Nov 2013, 10:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you thought that an older VW Beetle is not fit to be used as a support car for your motocross outings, you were wrong, and this fellow is offering the perfect proof. Indeed, this is not exactl...

 
How to Use Entune Facebook Places on 2014 Toyota Corolla
How to Use Entune Facebook Places on 2014 Toyota Corolla

18 Nov 2013, 18:25 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / According to teen drivers nowadays, Toyota’s Entune most useful app has to be the Facebook Places, which allows you to checkin and showoff with the fancy location you’re at... with your ...

 
How to Install a Detachable Tow Ball on a Toyota
How to Install a Detachable Tow Ball on a Toyota

16 Nov 2013, 13:30 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you plan to tow a trailer in the near future, you might want to fit your Toyota with the original tow ball which can be found at any official Toyota dealer. You can even have a detachable tow ...

 
How to Set Destination by Point of Interest on 2014 Toyota Tundra
How to Set Destination by Point of Interest on 2014 Toyota Tundra

15 Nov 2013, 18:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Entune system on the new Toyota Tundra comes in help by letting your hands free even for when you need to find a new destination for the navigation system. To set a destination by a point of ...

 
How to Use Entune Advanced HD Weather on 2014 Toyota Tundra
How to Use Entune Advanced HD Weather on 2014 Toyota Tundra

15 Nov 2013, 18:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Entune infotainment system on the 2014 Toyota Tundra comes with many features, including the Advanced HD Weather, which can provide a three-day weather prediction for any national region. How...

 
How to Use the Entune Phone Book on 2014 Toyota Tundra
How to Use the Entune Phone Book on 2014 Toyota Tundra

15 Nov 2013, 18:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Entune infotainment system in the 2014 Toyota Tundra enables you to connect your phone to it, transfer your contacts to the system and use it as your phone, so you won’t be distracted from...

 
How to Use Multi-Terrain Select on 2014 Toyota 4Runner
How to Use Multi-Terrain Select on 2014 Toyota 4Runner

13 Nov 2013, 18:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Trail version of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner comes equipped with a multi-terrain selector which affects the power transmitted to the wheels in order to drive over difficult surfaces. The system f...

 
How to Use 4WD Selector on 2014 Toyota 4Runner
How to Use 4WD Selector on 2014 Toyota 4Runner

13 Nov 2013, 17:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The 4WD selector on the new Toyota 4Runner lets you choose between different gear speeds for different driving conditions so you’ll drive over rough terrain easier. If you have all-wheel-dr...

 
How to Use the Power Liftgate on 2013 Toyota RAV4
How to Use the Power Liftgate on 2013 Toyota RAV4

13 Nov 2013, 17:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / There are two new things you’ll observe at the rear of the new Toyota RAV4. First, there is no more spare tire attached to the rear door and second, the actual door got modified to open upward...

 
How to Check and Add Engine Oil on 2009+ Toyota Land Cruiser
How to Check and Add Engine Oil on 2009+ Toyota Land Cruiser

11 Nov 2013, 18:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although most modern cars will warn you if the engine oil level is too low, it’s a good idea to check it for yourself the old fashion way, as you cannot always rely on electronics alone. Oi...

 
How to Replace Signal Light Bulb on 1996-2001 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace Signal Light Bulb on 1996-2001 Toyota Corolla

11 Nov 2013, 17:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If the signaling sound in your older generation Toyota Corolla is emitted faster than normal and the corresponding light indicator on the dashboard flashes faster it means that one or more of your s...