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How to Put Toyota Prius Into Diagnostic Mode
How to Put Toyota Prius Into Diagnostic Mode

25 Aug 2013, 11:50 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / After seeing this, you will probably think that automakers will leave Easter eggs in the future for people to discover if the right buttons are pressed. Here we will see a “secret” di...

 
How to Remove Radio and Display on 2007 Toyota Prius
How to Remove Radio and Display on 2007 Toyota Prius

25 Aug 2013, 11:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As with the majority of today’s vehicles, the second generation Toyota Prius’ dashboard can be opened up with some basic tools in order to gain access to the radio unit or the central co...

 
How to Pass MOT Test with Toyota Prius
How to Pass MOT Test with Toyota Prius

23 Aug 2013, 12:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Passing the MOT test with a Toyota Prius shouldn’t be a problem, at least for the emission standards. You got to beat its engine way to much to fail. However, there are other bits and piece...

 
How to Replace Taillight on 2009 Toyota Venza
How to Replace Taillight on 2009 Toyota Venza

23 Aug 2013, 12:40 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you somehow managed to break a taillight on your 2009 Toyota Venza, don’t worry, you can replace it at home with some simple tools. You’ll need a replacement taillight according to...

 
How to Replace Front Brake Pads on 2008-2013 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace Front Brake Pads on 2008-2013 Toyota Corolla

22 Aug 2013, 13:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Changing the front brake pads of your Toyota Corolla is pretty easy and you can do it in your own garage. You’ll need a new set of brake pads compatible with your Corolla model, a ratchet w...

 
How to Adjust E-Brake on Scion tC
How to Adjust E-Brake on Scion tC

21 Aug 2013, 17:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If the e-brake on your Scion tC is not holding like it was new, it means that either its cable or the brake pads in the rear wheels’ drums got worn. Adjusting it back is a fairly easy job ...

 
How to Replace the Air Filter on 2013 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace the Air Filter on 2013 Toyota Corolla

20 Aug 2013, 16:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Replacing the air filter on the 2013 Toyota Corolla is easier than any other maintenance job, so you can do it at home anytime you want. In normal working conditions you will need to replace the ...

 
How to Replace Throttle Cable on 1987 Toyota 4Runner
How to Replace Throttle Cable on 1987 Toyota 4Runner

20 Aug 2013, 16:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We’re going a bit oldschool with this tutorial, but there should be some passionate guys out there that own a 1987 Toyota 4Runner and need some advice on how to replace the throttle cable. ...

 
How to Replace ABS Sensor on 2000-2010 Toyota Corolla
How to Replace ABS Sensor on 2000-2010 Toyota Corolla

19 Aug 2013, 15:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The ABS sensor on your Toyota Corolla reads if the wheels are spinning and in case they block during braking, it will send a signal to the ABS’s computer to reduce the braking force on the whe...

 
How to Remove Door Panel on 2005 Toyota Tundra
How to Remove Door Panel on 2005 Toyota Tundra

11 Aug 2013, 10:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Upgrading your audio system, repairing the window mechanism or just replacing it, the door panel of a 2005 Toyota Tundra can be removed with just some basic tools and minimum experience. All you ...

 
How to Remove Radio Unit on 1999 Toyota Camry
How to Remove Radio Unit on 1999 Toyota Camry

11 Aug 2013, 10:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you still have the stock cassette radio unit on your 1999 Toyota Camry, you might want to change it to a modern CD player. Doing that is very simple and you will only need some basic tools, li...

 
How to Replace Spark Plugs on 2001 Toyota Celica
How to Replace Spark Plugs on 2001 Toyota Celica

9 Aug 2013, 17:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A bad spark plug will not ignite the air-fuel mix in the cylinder, resulting a faulty engine run, increased consumption and lowering performance. So, if you’ve decided to change a faulty sp...

 
How to Change Transmission Fluid on 2007 Toyota Tacoma
How to Change Transmission Fluid on 2007 Toyota Tacoma

9 Aug 2013, 17:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As with the engine oil in the Toyota Tacoma, the one in the gearbox gets altered over time too and looses its properties, meaning that you will have to change it. The interval for changing the tr...

 
How to Jump Start a Toyota Prius c
How to Jump Start a Toyota Prius c

8 Aug 2013, 16:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We’ve shown you recently how to jump start a normal Toyota Prius in case the battery runs out. However, the process for doing so on the c model is a bit more tricky. The Toyota Prius c does...

 
How to Change Rear Windshield Wiper on Toyota Highlander
How to Change Rear Windshield Wiper on Toyota Highlander

8 Aug 2013, 15:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If your rear windshield wiper started to leave streaks, take a napkin and wipe its rubber blade a couple of times. If it still leaving marks then it’s time to replace it. Doing that on a To...

 
How to Release Locked Shifter on 2011 Toyota Corolla
How to Release Locked Shifter on 2011 Toyota Corolla

8 Aug 2013, 14:10 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If your Toyota Corolla’s battery dies over night from different reasons, you won’t be able to use the gear selector to put it from “Park” to “Neutral” and tow it....

 
How to Install Roof Rack on 2005-2013 Toyota Tacoma
How to Install Roof Rack on 2005-2013 Toyota Tacoma

7 Aug 2013, 16:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It seems a bit strange to put roof racks on a pickup truck as you already got enough loading space in the bed behind the cabin, but what if you are at a ranch and need to haul both a pig and a large...

 
How to Install iPod Aux Adaptor on 2004 Toyota Sienna
How to Install iPod Aux Adaptor on 2004 Toyota Sienna

6 Aug 2013, 17:06 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / For those of you owning an older Toyota like the 2004 Sienna model with no AUX connectivity, there are several aftermarket products out there which you can install and play your favorite music throu...

 
How to Roll Fenders With a Phonebook on Lexus LS
How to Roll Fenders With a Phonebook on Lexus LS

6 Aug 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Remember the last tutorial on how to roll the fenders on your Lexus? Well, this one uses a more unorthodox method. So if you the newly purchased big rims and air suspension for your Lexus LS 430 ...

 
How to Check your Oil, by Audi
How to Check your Oil, by Audi

6 Aug 2013, 13:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Audi has released a new set of motor vehicle educational videos and we’d like to start with one that describes the all-important oil check, an action that should be a routine for all drivers. ...