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by SWontario
Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Automatic transmission fluid type
Replies: 12
Views: 15639

Re: Automatic transmission fluid type

I had some "dealer fun" when trying to get Toyota's answer and pricing for Toyota T-IV trans fluid Toyota Guelph: "Yeah sure, T-IV for both the transmission and power steering. $12 a litre" - I said my car was an '06 Matrix Toyota Orangeville: "Can I have your VIN?" Not...
by SWontario
Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Coolant
Replies: 56
Views: 24538

Re: Vibe Coolant

Hi, thanks for all the posts on this great thread.

Does the prevailing wisdom of Flush then SLLC apply to a 2006 1zze with green dexcool in it now (that shall be flushed)?
by SWontario
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Replaced Front Brake Pads with ease.
Replies: 22
Views: 22840

Re: Replaced Front Brake Pads with ease.

I found it necessary to use the toyota OEM shim kit with my akebono pads; their included single shims and permatex blue stop-squeal didnt do it. $20 off amazon.ca (“Toyota 04945-02050 Disc Brake Pad Shim) and youtube had a great vid showing where exactly to apply molybdenum grease based on pad shape...