Re: Oil Changes
I just changed the oil for the first time on my 07 Rav4 V6 (bought it new long after the 08s came out). I got a 65 MM endcap oil filter wrench from NAPA, but I still couldn't turn the filter cap. Finally removed the splash shield and tapped at the wings on the housing to get it to turn. Maybe next time the NAPA endcap will turn it.
Do have one problem. I wound up with one part left over. The splash shield has a number of screws and a number of push-in fasteners. All the push-in fasteners have black pins except one, which is light grey. Where does the light grey one go? I filled all the holes I could find and I have the one grey fastener left over.
Used the OEM filter medium and Mobil 1 oil. I talked with the service manager at the dealership and he advised that there is no need to wait a specific period to change out the original dino oil to syn. I have always waited a couple thousand miles to facilitate break-in, and did so again this time.
I'm a Honda devotee making my first venture with a Toyota. I hate the local Honda dealer, but I don't think the Toyota dealer is any better. Guess I'd be arrogant, too, if I sold such great products. But with Hondas on syn oil, I got 400,000 plus miles out of an 86 Civic SI and a 91 Accord SE. Bought the RAV4 to replace a car, a van AND a pickup. Bought a trailer hitch from JC Whitney (just like OEM) and I'm towing without the towing package. Works very nicely except for braking, which I find is a weak spot for the RAV4 anyway.
Only other gripe: I have the Limited without leather, and the upholstered door panels and arm rests get dirty very quickly. I use my RAV as a utility vehicle and it's hard to keep the interior clean.
Any help on the light grey fastener on the splash pan is appreciated.
Oh, one other problem. My deluxe radio supposedly has a "text" feature, but none of my CDs show up any textual info. Is this a defect?
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