As an engine builder myself, I have to wonder how in the heck that was limited to one piston only...and always the same one. Interesting..
Me too. But I've never worked mass production where machines do most of the work.
As an engine builder myself, I have to wonder how in the heck that was limited to one piston only...and always the same one. Interesting..
Me too. But I've never worked mass production where machines do most of the work.
As an engine builder myself, I have to wonder how in the heck that was limited to one piston only...and always the same one. Interesting..
As an engine builder myself, I have to wonder how in the heck that was limited to one piston only...and always the same one. Interesting..
I'm sure you're familiar with early Volkswagen engines. They kept losing one forward cylinder due to poor heat dissipation. No water cooling, so it basically cooked.
I'm sure you're familiar with early Volkswagen engines. They kept losing one forward cylinder due to poor heat dissipation. No water cooling, so it basically cooked.
I'm sure you're familiar with early Volkswagen engines. They kept losing one forward cylinder due to poor heat dissipation. No water cooling, so it basically cooked.
Took the engine out in the parking lot...tore it down right there and fixed the head...put it back in, and on our way again.
FWIW, I love my Rav4. When it's time to get rid of it, I'll most likely get another one.
148k miles - not super high, but up there. When we get to Marathon I'll hook up with the Toyota service place in Key West. It will be about ready for an oil change by then, and they can check everything out.
When we were in Solomons I took it to Toyota in Lex Park. They did an oil change and put a seal on the cap; told me to drive it 1000 miles and bring it back to check for oil consumption. Well, we weren't going to be there in 1000 miles, so I took it to Toyota in St. Augustine, told the guy what was going on, he said don't worry about it, just keep an eye on the oil and add as needed. Neither said anything about a valve needing to be replaced, but that seems to be the general consensus here (and yes, I value you all's opinion). I would prefer to have the problem fixed, if it's something fixable and not an engine rebuild or some crazy thing.
I'm also looking for opinions on when it's time to get a new car. Both of my ex-husbands liked to get something new every few years; if it were up to me I'd still be driving my '92 Wrangler - I don't like new things unless I hate the old thing. How often do you all trade in? Is there anything new cars come with now that I might care about?
I'm sure you're familiar with early Volkswagen engines. They kept losing one forward cylinder due to poor heat dissipation. No water cooling, so it basically cooked.
My car is only a 2012 and the bluetooth function is convenient for hands-free phone answering at times. I think newer vehicles have a GPS capability through the Onstar or some subscription. I like the satellite radio subscription I have, and I could have the Onstar subscription, but I don't want that. I have heated seats and that's pretty nifty when it's super cold outside.
Along those lines, the bluetooth is good to have. Theses days I would look for Android Auto or Apple Play, depending on your ecosystem of choice. The new safety systems are pretty good. Auto braking to avoid collisions, lane and blind spot warning and assist. Like ABS, easy to say you are a great driver and would never need them. And if you are a great driver, chaces are you never will. Until life comes at you fast. The above are all safety related. Comfort? Heated seats are great, cooling ones even better in summer. Heated steering wheel, when it's below 40, thatsa nice. Remote start, love that too. Dual zone cliamte control can be priceless for a couple
That said, while I'm super happy that the wife's Jeep has all the above, I ditched my Charger that had some of them in favor of a late 90s BMW convertible that has ABS and rudimentary traction control and only heated seats. Because it's just too damn much fun to drive
See, that's why I'm thinking I might want to trade 'er in. I suck at upgrading anything because I'm usually happy with what I have and don't want to have new stuff to figure out. But I would like bluetooth and satellite radio, and the new safety features would be cool now that I'm getting older.
See, that's why I'm thinking I might want to trade 'er in. I suck at upgrading anything because I'm usually happy with what I have and don't want to have new stuff to figure out. But I would like bluetooth and satellite radio, and the new safety features would be cool now that I'm getting older.
See, that's why I'm thinking I might want to trade 'er in. I suck at upgrading anything because I'm usually happy with what I have and don't want to have new stuff to figure out. But I would like bluetooth and satellite radio, and the new safety features would be cool now that I'm getting older.
Oh, yeah-as glhs837 said - the remote start is also super nice to have. Especially up here in the arctic in the winter, although I'm quite sure you would never need that down in the tropics where y'all will be wintering.
Oh, I don't know, having that A/C kicking and the cool breeze blowing through the seat before you get in is pretty nice. Those are the two things the wife initially said she really didn't think she would want but ended up admitting she thinks that the heated steering wheel and cooling front seats are pretty nice.
Backup cameras are quite nice.
I had an 01 RAV4 but traded it after the transmission gave me problems at 169k and 11 years.