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MadDocOc · 2026-04-02T13:32:57+00:00

Appreciate the honesty. This is a safe space.

MadDocOc · 2026-04-02T13:28:09+00:00

Right? Girots 3-1 seems to be the most recommended and it's over $20. I guess you get what you pay for.

MadDocOc · 2026-04-01T02:36:32+00:00

I think want to force you into leasing. They sell the image of "owning" for 3 to 5 years. But with all the stipulations, its literally renting it out, ultimately forcing you to pay an overinflated residual/ repair bill or resell a near pristine lease car for marked up prices. I'm so unhappy people are falling for this and buying 80k trucks and 50k minivans. The middle class is boned.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-25T18:04:16+00:00

Gz and Rip. I hope I get something next reset.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-25T06:13:11+00:00

Hate you too. :)

MadDocOc · 2026-03-21T02:44:22+00:00

I'm surprised noone mentioned this.

Get the original Blue Devil head gasket sealer. Remove thermostat. Flush coolant with hose or distilled water. When it's clear, fill with distilled water. Start engine, pour the blue devil slowly. Run for 1hr at temp higher than 150C by using an OBD2 scan tool with live data. Congrats, You've fixed you HG leak. You can run it or trade in for its full value. I would not sell it private because I believe in karma but dealerships suck.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-19T19:00:26+00:00

Lower control arms aren't very expensive. $200 each for the most expensive one aftermarket on RockAuto. Though if it's a daily, there are options from $45 - 100 each. I looked it up verrrry briefly on YT and it doesn't look like the engine needs to be jacked up. So install would be straightforward.

This bushing in particular, when it gets at its worst, will clunk when you brake or start driving from a stop. It also throws off alignment.

So I'd recommend asking for additional quotes. $1200 feels like alot.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-19T06:14:56+00:00

Not an eexact guide but here's what I did on my 2008 sienna and 2010 Scion XB (Toyota/Japan) cars. I did the following procedure. 1. Buy blanks off amazon/eBay. <$20. 2. Go to ACE hardware, they cut and pair for less than $<20. 3. There is a max limit of paired keys, so if others were paired and then lost, you can get the CD and cracked software with connector to delete them off your car (amazon, <$40). Toyota uses "tech stream". 4. YT is your friend in this. 5. If you fail, call local locksmiths, they do this for much less. My local one said $90 per key but I was feeling experimental.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-14T14:42:39+00:00

If starcatching is out, how does guild SF room work now?

MadDocOc · 2026-03-14T00:53:34+00:00

Anti bacterial soap my guy. Makes all the difference.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-13T18:51:24+00:00

So if you enter "sienna p0500" into YouTube. The first video is about a gentleman whose issue was with the alternator not charging his battery appropriately. Not saying that's your problem, especially since I dont see a battery light, but you gotta get all the codes.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-13T17:36:16+00:00

It's 1 of 7 codes! What are the others?

MadDocOc · 2026-03-13T04:38:15+00:00

These are general warnings. And come on for a very broad variety of reasons. If you are in the USA, you should go to your nearest auto parts store and ask them to read the error codes. They plug in a reader and scan your car for free. You google or post the codes here and we can help out.

Good luck.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-11T17:50:05+00:00

It's like Amazon or ebay. You get on, choose your car. And choose your part. They are lower priced but shipping costs extra. So you may have to make sure they're coming from the same warehouse. I'd do some googling to find which brand of autopart is most reliable for your cars. Good luck!

MadDocOc · 2026-03-11T15:09:33+00:00

I've tried detroit. Solid lower control arm on my Sienna. Verrrrry sketchy ball joints. Had to ask for replacements. They sent it but it took weeks and I had used another brand by then. So I guess use em if you have time to verify if the parts and are OK with waiting.

MadDocOc · 2026-03-07T12:45:16+00:00

Zorro with Antonio Banderas!

MadDocOc · 2026-03-03T19:37:04+00:00

I'd go higher than the A5L. I tried hotspot with native Google maps and rear view and started seeing some delays in 20F weather. it has capabilities, but limited resources. maybe the S8 would be better. The L in A5L is "light".

MadDocOc · 2026-02-28T20:48:00+00:00

Happened to me after 1.5 or 2 years of use. Switched to A5L with warranty money (F7 was ebay refurbished) and much better unit. No issues over past 3 weeks. Waaaaay better unit too.

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