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Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-10-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 39,016
Posted By highway7
Looking for an offline copy of the repair manual...

Looking for an offline copy of the repair manual for a 2013 FRS incase this ever goes down, thank you in advance!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,022
Posted By highway7
Everyone hating = have automatics :lol: Why...

Everyone hating = have automatics :lol:

Why is it the automatic owners that "have regret?" Because a manual owner will never have regret unless he breaks an arm or leg, only then will he wish he...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,022
Posted By highway7
Having traffic is the whole point of driving...

Having traffic is the whole point of driving manual, up shifting and downshifting as traffic changes. And when you get comfortable, your muscle memory makes shifting automatic anyways so you don't...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-25-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,210
Posted By highway7
As well order a new drain plug from the...

As well order a new drain plug from the dealership and put it on the next oil change.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-18-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,774
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: 8,210
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: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-10-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,020
Posted By highway7
Neither; don't buy someone else's project

Neither; don't buy someone else's project
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-09-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,582
Posted By highway7
Chances of damage? No. Publicly shame them...

Chances of damage? No.

Publicly shame them on social media so they offer a full refund? Yes.


To everyone saying "no big deal", stay beta.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-04-2019, 01:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,874
Posted By highway7
Normal. The car idles very low when warmed up,...

Normal. The car idles very low when warmed up, any sudden added strain (AC, fans, and rear defroster) will slightly drop the idle. Even as the AC clutch cycles automatically or cooling fans turn on,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-04-2019, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By highway7
Sounds like issue with the new battery

Sounds like issue with the new battery
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-18-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 56,770
Posted By highway7
Learn to put the jack stands on properly next time

Learn to put the jack stands on properly next time
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-13-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,352
Posted By highway7
Decade"s" is an exaggeration, but I have family...

Decade"s" is an exaggeration, but I have family cars whom the coolant has never been touched in 13 years and the level is perfectly fine. While with this car, I find myself topping up the coolant...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-12-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,352
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: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-15-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,569
Posted By highway7
Not worth doing a swap. Sell your car and buy a...

Not worth doing a swap. Sell your car and buy a manual twin instead.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-14-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,979
Posted By highway7
Was his dad pissed?

Was his dad pissed?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-12-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,758
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 05-30-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,758
Posted By highway7
AC not blowing any cold air

Hello all,


I have a 2013 FRS with about 150k km on the odo, and the AC has stopped working. It was working fine last year during the summer, blew ice cold AC instantly the button is pressed, and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-15-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 35,735
Posted By highway7
Yes it's a relatively simple "4 cylinder engine"...

Yes it's a relatively simple "4 cylinder engine" but it's also in a boxer configuration that isn't nearly as simple as a regular inline 4, that the average tech won't have experience on. I would...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-15-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 35,735
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: 3,263
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: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-13-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,475
Posted By highway7
Closed for sure. Open lugs will expose threads to...

Closed for sure. Open lugs will expose threads to the elements.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-13-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,263
Posted By highway7
I found no point in checking the oil even after 5...

I found no point in checking the oil even after 5 minutes, there is too much oil in the dip stick tube that will make reading the dipstick hard. Check first thing in the morning before startup for an...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-07-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,829
Posted By highway7
Fail on everyone saying it's the battery. OP...

Fail on everyone saying it's the battery. OP could have just hooked up jumper cables from a running car with help from a friend/family/neighbour and easily concluded if it's the battery or not.

...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-07-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,969
Posted By highway7
That's not the stock battery Battery...

That's not the stock battery



Battery could have been overfilled with water
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-30-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 93,234
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: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-24-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,106
Posted By highway7
105k (problem free I'm assuming) miles!? I would...

105k (problem free I'm assuming) miles!? I would have skipped the recall
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-22-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,668
Posted By highway7
All these posters from CA don't realize the 55/45...

All these posters from CA don't realize the 55/45 is designed for Canadian winters
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,985
Posted By highway7
The biggest factor IMO is parking my car indoors,...

The biggest factor IMO is parking my car indoors, especially overnight.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,945
Posted By highway7
Those tail lights are definitely not original...

Those tail lights are definitely not original 2015 design
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,444
Posted By highway7
At 145 000 miles, if the valve springs were...

At 145 000 miles, if the valve springs were defective they would have gone a long time ago. I would skip the recall, and keep the letter in case it ever does happen. AFAIK there isn't a deadline or...
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