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#2023 of 2123 Re: snow chain question [playwork] by wwest Feb 15, 2006 (10:22 am)
Replying to: playwork (Jan 27, 2006 6:59 pm) There is yet another section of your owners manual that states the use of high traction, winter, tires on the front and not the rear will potentially result in loss of control.   In fact it can be hazardous to operate a vehicle in adverse roadbed conditions with a significant level of better traction at the front versus the rear. Which is why NO tire shop will install tire studs on the front without the same on the rear and you should always install new tires on the rear when you only buy two.   Then in the same owners manual Toyota and Lexus will blithely and lightly, with no warning of the hazards therefrom whatsoever, tell you to use snow chains only on the front.   If you expect to have the need to use snowchains then do as I did and install 1.5" wheel spacers, on the rear at least. Then you can use snowchains safely, at the rear first and add them to the front if necessary.   I added spacers all around and that allowed me to upgrade to 17X8 wheels and wider treaded tires. 3" wider stance results in more stability against rollover, better roadbed traction with the wider treads.   AND NO HAZARDS FROM SNOWCHAINS ON THE FRONT ONLY!!
#2024 of 2123 Info for Newbies by little3 Feb 15, 2006 (2:41 pm)
An excellent source for information on the RAV4 can be found in Edmund's Inside Line. Was looking at postings about two pages back and followed the link Full Test: 2006 Toyota RAV4. Very informative. My thanks to all the postings.
#2025 of 2123 Re: RAVs all over the road in the wind? [suvshopper4] by epeterson Feb 19, 2006 (8:35 am)
Replying to: suvshopper4 (Dec 20, 2000 8:22 am) Just drove the new larger & improved 2006 RAV4 w/ the 3.5 269hp Avalon motor-very powerful & very, very smooth. Steering is heavy-typical for AWD. Very nice interior. Dashboard is a ittle glitzy. Very car like, but almost felt cramped with the center console taking up space. Anyway, drove at freeways speeds in low to moderate winds & rain--no problems--stayed "sure footed". A little too spendy right now, so I'm going more utilitarian, & saving about $4K and getting a Element EXP--which has more cargo capacity anyway--my primary interest. Replies to this message: suvshopper4 (Feb 19, 2006 8:00 pm) cbmorton (Feb 20, 2006 11:31 am) nwbear (Feb 27, 2006 11:22 pm)
#2026 of 2123 Re: RAVs all over the road in the wind? [epeterson] by suvshopper4 Feb 19, 2006 (8:00 pm)
Replying to: epeterson (Feb 19, 2006 8:35 am) What is the cargo weight capacity of the Element, ep?   I was recently in some heavy wind on a high suspension bridge (WW) over the Delaware River, and the RAV was a little too light for my comfort.   Service Update: I had the front disc brakes replaced (first time) on my 01 RAV4 at 66,000 miles. And I just had to replace the original battery at 69,000 miles, 5.1 years, and 20 degrees F temperature.   -ss4 Replies to this message: cbmorton (Feb 20, 2006 11:31 am)
#2027 of 2123 Re: RAVs all over the road in the wind? [suvshopper4] by cbmorton Feb 20, 2006 (11:31 am)
Replying to: suvshopper4 (Feb 19, 2006 8:00 pm) Still on the original battery in my 2000 - coming up on six years. I keep expecting to have to replace it but it still tests OK and starts right up at -20.
#2028 of 2123 Re: RAVs all over the road in the wind? [epeterson] by nwbear Feb 27, 2006 (11:22 pm)
Replying to: epeterson (Feb 19, 2006 8:35 am) I looked at the Element and it has a serious flaw - a 650 lb load limit. This includes passengers and cargo and makes the vehicle unusable for many, if not most people. Load it up with two or three guys and cargo for a trip and you're WAY over the limit. This also creates some serious liability issues if an accident occurs when the vehicle is loaded beyond specs.   I'm looking at the RAV4 for that reason.
#2029 of 2123 vibrating drivers side '03 Rav4 by tperry1 Feb 28, 2006 (10:52 am)
I changed my brakes a couple of months ago and ever since I have had a vibration in the drivers side front, when I drive down the interstate starting at 70 mph and lessening vibration at around 80 mph. My tires have been balanced 3 times and the last time I had them rotated. It has also developed a noise when braking (very loud-deep sound. There is no pulse in my brake pedal-I even had the rotors turned. I also checked the caliper and it seemed free-not sticking. Anyone else have this problem or any solutions?
#2030 of 2123 Rav 4 w/4 sp automatic: Shifts rough between 1st and 2nd. by newski3 Mar 18, 2006 (8:16 pm)
I just test drove a 2006 Rav 4 with a 4 cyl and 4 spd automatic trans and noticed a slight jerk when it shifted from 1st to second. It did it each time I started from a stopped position. I mentioned this to the Toyota sales guy who was riding with me but he didn't respond. I'm curious if all Rav 4's do this or was it just this particular SUV? This dealer had a V6 model (5 spd auto trans) but it also was out on a test drive so I wasn't able to drive it to compare with the 4 speed. I thought this very unusual for almost every magazine review I've seen on any Toyota car/SUV indicates how smooth the transmission is. Has anyone else observed this in a 4 spd auto??
#2031 of 2123 Re: The passenger side of my RAV4 floods.. [vivianne96] by fistandbone Mar 20, 2006 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: vivianne96 (Jan 14, 2006 7:16 pm) I had the same problem with a 2003 Ford Taurus. It turned out to be a known problem when I brought it into the dealership. They had to install some cover around the air conditioning unit or something like that (under the hood). After that was done, there was no more flooding on the passenger-side floor.
#2032 of 2123 Noise from Spare Tire Cover 2006 Rav 4 by nancy2001 Mar 21, 2006 (3:50 am)
Hi there, i have been hear lots of rattling noise from my spare tire cover. i took it back to toyota and they said they insulated more for me, but still has the same noise. i am waiting to hear from them again on how to fix this annoying problem. my rav4 2005 never ever made this noise. i was wondering if any of ya'll have been having this experience. it's when the motor is running, not even with a/c or radio on . thanks for any and all input. Replies to this message: nancy2001 (Mar 23, 2006 2:30 pm)

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