DRiV To Supply Monroe Intelligent Suspension Technology On 2020 Toyota GR Supra Sports Coupe
The company’s continuously variable semi-active (CVSAe) suspension technology will be featured on the coupe, which will be available for sale in spring 2019.
Toyota Camry Tech Tip: ABS Noise, Warning Lamps And Code C1431
Some 2012-’13 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a condition where ABS brake actuator pump motor noise is heard from the engine compartment with Brake ABS and/or TRAC warning lamp(s) illuminated and DTC C1431 stored.
TPMS: 2011 Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 doesn’t have a reset button underneath the dash or within the glove box, meaning technicians don’t have to worry about getting a TPMS relearn malfunction due to the vehicle’s ECU closed loop. This also means that in order to successfully service the RAV4’s TPMS, a shop needs a dedicated TPMS scan tool.
Toyota D-4S: Port Fuel Or Direct Fuel Injection? Why Not Both?
You may soon see a Toyota vehicle that has both direct fuel injection and port fuel injection. You will see port fuel injectors in the intake manifold and a direct injection fuel pump. Toyota calls this system the D-4S or Dynamic Force Engine and the earliest application was on the Lexus GS SUV with the V8. The D-4S system is not a “cold start” or “dousing” injector system, like that on V6 engines from the early to late 2000s.
Air Management Systems: Controlling Air From Throttle Body To Combustion Chamber
It is easy to manage fuel when compared to managing air. First, there is approximately 14 times more air than fuel in a running engine. Second, air reacts more to temperature and humidity than does fuel. Third, air can behave in strange ways under vacuum and pressure.
Advanced Import Ride Control Diagnostics And Replacement
Inside any active, hydraulic or air ride shock or strut, there is a piston that travels up and down a tube. Wear can occur between the piston and tube, and, over a period of time, oil will pass between the piston and tube. If the suspension bottoms out, contact between the piston and the bottom of the tube could occur, damaging the piston and the valving.
Volvo XC40 Wins Japan’s Car Of The Year 2018
The vote counting started off as a battle between the Volvo XC40 and the Toyota Corolla Sport. After the XC40 picked up an early lead, the Corolla came back midway through counting to briefly overtake the Swedish car before the Volvo accelerated away to win by 49 votes, 363 to 314 votes respectively.
Diagnosing Active Motor Mounts On Asian Vehicles
Many automakers, including Toyota and Honda, have changed their lineup of engines to improve fuel economy and emissions. Gone are the high-revving 1.8L and 2.0L four-cylinder engines. Replacing them are engines with displacements ranging from 2.3L to 2.5L. These engines are more efficient and produce more power lower in the power band. But, these new engines increase the stroke and not the bore, making for some unique vibration conditions the motor mounts have to minimize.
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Toyota 3.5L 2GR-FE Engine
The JASPER remanufactured Toyota 2GR-FE is covered by a 3-Year/100,000-Mile nationwide, transferable, parts and labor warranty.
Toyota/Lexus U151F Transmission Diagnostics
While the Toyota U151F transmission is found in a lot of Toyota and Lexus vehicles like the RX300 and RX350, it doesn’t have the greatest reputation among technicians and owners. Chances are you will not be rebuilding the transmission, but rather you will be listening to your customer’s complaint and diagnosing it. Knowing where to start is the most challenging part of the job.
Toyota Tech Tip: 3.5L V6 May Exhibit Oil Leaks For Cam Sensor Bolts
Toyota vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FKS 3.5L, 24-valve DOHC V6 may exhibit oil leaks from the cam sensor bolt holes. The sensors are in the valley of the engine. Toyota recommends replacing the camshaft housings head gaskets and valve cover gaskets with updated parts.
Lexus Air Ride Review
Lexus models, including the LS sedan, RX crossover and GX SUV, are some of the least problematic air ride vehicles on the road. In fact, most Lexus customers do not realize that their vehicle is equipped with an air suspension until something breaks. Like all air ride systems, if you are not familiar with the system operation, you can throw a lot of parts at it without achieving any results. Taking some time to look at the theory and operation sections of the service information can save you a lot of lost time speculating on the source of the problem.