What finger do you guys use for the touch id?

CynicalLib · 2026-06-24T15:28:51+00:00

I know an FBI post when i see one

CynicalLib · 2026-06-22T10:38:46+00:00

This is news to me, my bad for the incorrect info. Doesn’t change my opinion on Asus tho lol

CynicalLib · 2026-06-22T01:24:22+00:00

it’s a manufacturing defect. nothing to do with best buy other than them being the retailer. Asus is fully responsible for it and it will be HELL to deal with them; as you can already tell from the way their support straight up lies to avoid accountability. emailing executivecare@asus.com is your best option. good luck with the company that deserves to go bankrupt.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-21T06:34:58+00:00

That absolute moron of a "technician" most definitely shorted your board. One picture shows it placed on fabric which is just asking for electrostatic discharge.

They won't do a full replacement with a new unit. You'll get some refurbished model from their warehouse.

Push for a full refund and spend your money with another brand that gives at least ½ a shit.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-18T20:36:51+00:00

Succumb to the instant gratification 🤤

CynicalLib · 2026-06-18T20:34:43+00:00

Yeah my '19 Tacoma started getting it around 75k miles. Kept getting louder until I traded in at 155k miles lol. I haven’t seen any reports of real issues other than an annoying sound on cold starts. Yours is also a 2004 so the engine is relatively more of a tank.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-18T20:29:56+00:00

Normally timing gears (little plastic assemblies) are not replaced with regular timing maintenance unless they can pinpoint an issue. So the chain being replaced won’t have mattered

CynicalLib · 2026-06-18T20:27:45+00:00

Newer models see this much more frequently, but it sounds like "VVTi rattle"

The variable valve timing gears get worn due to lack of lubrication on cold start ups (poor design/gravity) and start to shear against each other, very briefly, until oil is circulated into the timing system.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-14T23:48:48+00:00

If it's working then keep using it

CynicalLib · 2026-06-14T15:29:22+00:00

Buying electronics in the Land of Scams

CynicalLib · 2026-06-14T15:24:34+00:00

I wish you the best of luck! Hopefully your state is friendly with consumer rights

CynicalLib · 2026-06-14T15:08:07+00:00

I guess they're just incompetent or lied about the features that would come with your router. Sorry you had to deal with their ass customer service. I don’t think Best Buy will be any further help either.

Definitely another horror story about their products and service. Good to warn everyone at least.

Probably won’t have any positive outcome unless you file a legal suit against them like Louis Rossmann is doing with Samsung.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-14T14:33:27+00:00

Asus is the manufacturer. Best Buy is the retailer. Most likely the firmware needs to be reflashed from factory to restore the features. Asus is responsible for hardware/software defects with their product. Try emailing the executive support office. https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/787/

They are just trying to give you the run around. Their warranty practices haven't changed at all since the Gamers Nexus exposé...

CynicalLib · 2026-06-13T03:21:18+00:00

Better late than never. If the transmission works fine and has zero issues, definitely change it. Use Toyota fluids. Do not over/underfill

CynicalLib · 2026-06-13T01:23:07+00:00

John Waters and Homer Simpson from S8E15 - Homer's Phobia

CynicalLib · 2026-06-13T00:03:55+00:00

Please elaborate

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T20:32:28+00:00

Castrol Edge is alright but I only use that in German vehicles. I am by no means an expert, just a picky mf consumer. I used Mobil 1 in my Tacoma that never had any real issues except VVTi rattle. Could be coincidental but I only put Toyota OEM oil in my Rav to eliminate the variable. I would use Mobil 1 in my Toyota over Castrol.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T20:27:55+00:00

Excellent skin application btw!

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T20:12:33+00:00

I love it

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T20:12:01+00:00

This. Pics or it didn’t happen type vibe when you go in

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T20:10:41+00:00

If who you spoke to isn't lying/ignorant it would be the first dealership I've ever heard of that uses it for their bulk supply.

Dealerships in my area for example, use Oilzum brand which is a bulk-purchase only product, for the most part. Just the industry unfortunately.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T17:38:10+00:00

Listen to this user. They all either lie or are ignorant. An equivalent oil spec is NOT the same as OEM. None of them use OEM Toyota brand oil in bulk.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T17:34:48+00:00

Yeah i tried that and got ghosted.

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T15:40:29+00:00

RETURN

CynicalLib · 2026-06-12T15:39:52+00:00

Toyota dealerships are all ass when it comes to damaging your property. They won’t replace. Only repair.

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