My Toyota FJ Cruiser has been leaving little spots on the ground everywhere I have been parking. In the last few weeks they have gone from spots to little puddles and I have been having to top off the gear oil. This is a problem that I finally had to address. With the Toyota FJ Cruiser…
Service & Warranty
Service & Warranty related issues.
Service & Warranty, Trip Reports
FJ won’t Start, Here’s a Hint
by tomas •
Sitting at 12,745 with storms rolling in and the FJ won’t start. That is the scenario I found myself in on a short weekend run with Daniel M. from Denver. We had stopped at the top of Red Cone Pass and when ready to go I could not start the FJ. Hmm, maybe vapor lock. Out…
Electrical, Service & Warranty
Baja Designs Lights in need of repairs
by tomas •
After 6 years of use my Baja Designs Soltek Fuego lights are in need of help. The reflectors in the lights are starting to show signs of corrosion. With the lifetime warranty that Baja Designs offers the lights have been pulled and are now being returned to Baja Designs for service or replacement. More later…
Other Stuff, Service & Warranty
Cabin Filter Replacement with a surprise
by tomas •
Today’s project involved replacing the cabin filter in My Toyota FJ Cruiser. If you have not done this it is an easy task. The filter is located behind the glove box and is easily removed by squeezing the 2 tabs in. When I pulled the filter out I got a big surprise. The area above…
Service & Warranty
Front Suspension Maintenance 2013
by tomas •
In my spring maintenance this year I found a front shock that was leaking as well as loose joints in my upper A-Arms. The joints are a wear item and I pushed the limit by running them for around 50,000 miles. The shocks are a warranty item with All-Pro. With new joints and coil overs from All-Pro…