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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-18-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By highway7
I had this problem as well, reversing while...

I had this problem as well, reversing while turning the wheel led to multiple audible pops


I fixed by tightening the 3 strut tower nuts, and also cleaning and re greasing the front brake pads.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-18-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,188
Posted By highway7
6 point Then remove splash panel and use...

6 point


Then remove splash panel and use vice grips


How did you manage to round off the bolt? Unless the 12 pt wasn't on properly?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-12-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,329
Posted By highway7
Known problem with this car. I top off the...

Known problem with this car. I top off the coolant every year or so with dealership OEM coolant. No overheating problems.



To everyone suggesting that it's due to the water "evaporating". Has...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-12-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,686
Posted By highway7
Just wanted to update Brought my car in...

Just wanted to update


Brought my car in to the dealership, paid for an AC recharge


They tested with a dye and also pressure tested prior to recharging with new R134A, no signs of serious...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-15-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 35,683
Posted By highway7
Agreed... Subaru / Toyota really dropped the ball...

Agreed... Subaru / Toyota really dropped the ball by expecting regular techs to rip apart an entire engine to replace valve springs and one-use items. It would have been better to have dedicated...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-15-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,255
Posted By highway7
Not for me. I drain exactly 5.4L (~100mL less due...

Not for me. I drain exactly 5.4L (~100mL less due to spillage) as the manual states every time I do an oil change. When I check the oil in the morning it is right at the max dot. Engine doesn't burn...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-30-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 93,141
Posted By highway7
The fog lights were a factory option AFAIK. ...

The fog lights were a factory option AFAIK.



And yes, the actual fog light indicator in the dash does turn on and off with the official OEM (not eBay "OEM") kit.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,973
Posted By highway7
Original Aug 2013 battery, still going strong....

Original Aug 2013 battery, still going strong. Never left me stranded. If I feel like I need more power, I will turn off fan, radio, lights, and unplug accessories before cranking.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-29-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,785
Posted By highway7
Check the dipstick first thing in the morning,...

Check the dipstick first thing in the morning, make sure you are on level ground. The "Wait at least 10 minutes" is for the oil to drain back into the drain pan to give you the most accurate reading,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-27-2018, 09:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,424
Posted By highway7
Came in expecting this ...

Came in expecting this


http://www.rally.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/180808_BRZ1-890x606.png
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-05-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,257
Posted By highway7
Just because it's being done at the dealership...

Just because it's being done at the dealership doesn't mean it will be done correctly. Especially at the Toyota dealership working on a Subaru engine.



IMO, a full engine swap from a shop...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-05-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,570
Posted By highway7
Just climb in the back. Only tip I have is run...

Just climb in the back. Only tip I have is run your microfiber cloth parallel to the heater elements and not against
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-03-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,257
Posted By highway7
Yep... bottoming out could have cracked the oil...

Yep... bottoming out could have cracked the oil pan and caused you to lose a significant amount of oil over a short period of time, possibly overnight. If there was barely anything in the dip stick...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-25-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,033
Posted By highway7
https://i.imgur.com/QONVIyz.gif

https://i.imgur.com/QONVIyz.gif
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-25-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,469
Posted By highway7
White smoke from exhaust - It's winter and you...

White smoke from exhaust - It's winter and you live in maine...

Weird trunk smell - Can be anything


Disappearing coolant - Common issue with this car, doesn't mean HG is gone (Not to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-21-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,755
Posted By highway7
So true. The same people that diss on the FRS/BRZ...

So true. The same people that diss on the FRS/BRZ for being slow are the same people that praise the ND Miata as perfect, even though both vehicles are designed with handling over raw power in mind.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-15-2018, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,165
Posted By highway7
RR FOG my guess is the rear fog in UKDM 86s

RR FOG my guess is the rear fog in UKDM 86s
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-14-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,001
Posted By highway7
TOB as stated by others Disappearing...

TOB as stated by others


Disappearing coolant
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-13-2018, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,326
Posted By highway7
Good to see that Toyota will reimburse the people...

Good to see that Toyota will reimburse the people who have had their valve springs fail on them previously and had to pay out of pocket for repairs, and good on Subaru for not trying to sweep this...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-09-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By highway7
Why would you remove the air? Make sure...

Why would you remove the air?


Make sure they are clean and dry, pump them up to 35 psi, stack ontop of each other, done



If they are indoors just don't put them by a window or in direct...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-09-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,755
Posted By highway7
I agree... the circle LED is very iconic and at...

I agree... the circle LED is very iconic and at night will not be mistaken for another car. The new 17+ tail lights still look good, but are too common to every other car with LED straight line tail...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-09-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,755
Posted By highway7
Release Toyota 86 final edition with all...

Release Toyota 86 final edition with all improvements done over the years, with original 13-16 bumper design, DONE
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-05-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,429
Posted By highway7
MY trunk doesn't have any problems. I would take...

MY trunk doesn't have any problems. I would take off the plastic trim and adjust the striker plate
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-03-2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,326
Posted By highway7
I don't think the VINs are linear. My car is...

I don't think the VINs are linear. My car is manufactured a month after yours at 08/13 and final 6 is 733602.


My car is not in the recall, but who knows what will happen in the future, the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-19-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,993
Posted By highway7
For sure all the 18 year old privileged kids...

For sure all the 18 year old privileged kids who's parent bought them this car usually ended up wrecking in less than 6 months.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-16-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,632
Posted By highway7
The pads should just slightly ride ontop of the...

The pads should just slightly ride ontop of the rotors, so a scraping noise is normal. Otherwise, if there is a gap between the pad and rotors dirt will get inbetween.



On RockAuto, you are...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-14-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,303
Posted By highway7
From the Canadian website- OM18012U is...

From the Canadian website-


OM18012U is for vehicles produced from March 2012 to May 2012, OM18024U is for vehicles produced in June 2012 and later.


I have gone through both manuals and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-31-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 28,959
Posted By highway7
It's in neutral....? Do you even manual?...

It's in neutral....?


Do you even manual? Serious question
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-31-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 28,959
Posted By highway7
https://previews.123rf.com/images/tangducminh/tang...

https://previews.123rf.com/images/tangducminh/tangducminh1207/tangducminh120700219/14639217-telegraph-hill-neighborhood-in-san-francisco-viktorianischen-h%C3%A4user-an-einem-steilen-stra%C3%9Fe-.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-24-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,753
Posted By highway7
Giant ugly wing, plastidipped stock wheels, ebay...

Giant ugly wing, plastidipped stock wheels, ebay halo fog lights, screw holes from some sort of bodykit



AVOID AVOID AVOID
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