Toyota Archives - King's Garage

2009 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
195,570
Service Date
2/3/2026
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE CONFIRMED THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. WE TESTED THE BATTERY AND IT FAILS OUTRIGHT. WE NOTED THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS CHARGING, AT THIS TIME, THE STARTER APPEARS TO WORK CORRECTLY, WILL HAVE TO RECHECK AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE MUFFLER WAS LEAKING QUITE A BIT. REMOVE AND REPLACE THE EXHAUST FROM THE Y-PIPE BACK.
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LANCE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/4/2026
2012 Toyota Sienna
Mileage
105,977
Service Date
1/13/2026
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT THE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WE ATTEMPTED THE REMOVE THE CHECK PLUG TO SEE WHAT THE FLUID IS LIKE, BUT WE CANNOT GET THE CHECK PLUG OUT, FURTHER ATTEMPTS ARE LIKELY TO DAMAGE SOMETHING THAT IS NOT EASILY REPLACED. THAT SAID, THERE ARE NO EXTERNAL LEAKS AT THIS TIME, SO FLUID LEVEL IS LIKELY OK. THIS REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS AN ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLER ON THE FRONT OF THE UNIT. THIS COUPLER HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE AND SINCE IT MUST BE REMOVED TO SWAP OVER TO THE NEW DIFFERENTIAL, IT IS VERY LIKELY GOING TO NEED TO BE REPLACED. WE ALSO NOTED THAT THE REAR U-JOINT HAS RUST COMING OUT OF IT, SO WE ARE RECOMMENDING REPLACING THE UNIT. REMOVE AND REPLACE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLER, REAR DRIVESHAFT. FILL FLUID TO SPECIFICATIONS.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS ARE BOTH A LITTLE BIT LOOSE, NOT REALLY MAKING NOISE YET. REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS.
LUBRICATE AND CHECK CHASSIS. CHANGE OIL, USING SYNTHETIC OIL,CHANGE OIL FILTER. CHECK AIR FILTER AND BREATHER FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS AND TIRE PRESSURES. PERFORM BASIC SAFETY INSPECTION.
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE REAR SHOCKS.
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STEVE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/14/2026
2014 Toyota Prius
Mileage
232,013
Service Date
7/10/2025
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE LOOSE. REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.
REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS. REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOTE: SUBSEQUENT OVER TORQUING OF THE LUG NUT CAN AND WILL DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTOR(S). THIS WILL CAUSE PULSATION. WE USE A TORQUE BAR TO ENSURE THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE IS CORRECT, EVERY TIME. IF THE LUG NUTS ARE OVER TORQUED, WE CANNOT WARRANTY THE PARTS, NOR THE LABOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR 2YR/24K MILE WARRANTY.
LUBRICATE AND CHECK CHASSIS. CHANGE OIL, USING SYNTHETIC OIL,CHANGE OIL FILTER. CHECK AIR FILTER AND BREATHER FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS AND TIRE PRESSURES. PERFORM BASIC SAFETY INSPECTION.
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS. REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOTE: SUBSEQUENT OVER TORQUING OF THE LUG NUT CAN AND WILL DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTOR(S). THIS WILL CAUSE PULSATION. WE USE A TORQUE BAR TO ENSURE THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE IS CORRECT, EVERY TIME. IF THE LUG NUTS ARE OVER TORQUED, WE CANNOT WARRANTY THE PARTS, NOR THE LABOR. THIS IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR 2YR/24K MILE WARRANTY.
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SCOTT H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/13/2025
2018 Toyota Prius Prime
Mileage
48,749
Service Date
5/22/2025
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
A COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION SHOULD BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY ON EVERY VEHICLE. OUR ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKS ALL OF YOUR VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CHECK FOR TUNE UP CHECK BATTERY CHECK ALL FLUIDS FOR LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK ALL BELTS CHECK ALL LIGHTS CHECK TIRES CHECK STEERING COMPONENTS CHECK SUSPENSION CHECK BRAKES, FRONT AND REAR CHECK EXHAUST CHECK DRIVETRAIN CHECK FOR LEAKS AND RUST
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE FRONT CALIPER PINS ARE STIFF. CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PINS/BRACKETS, MOUNTING.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE FRONT WIPER BLADES WERE NOT WORKING WELL. REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT WIPER BLADES.
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KATIE D. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/23/2025
2009 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
207,449
Service Date
4/23/2025
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE CONFIRMED THE CODE, ALTHOUGH THE LIGHT IS OUT. THE CODE IS FOR IGNITION COIL #2. WE MOVED THE COIL TO #4 AND THE CODE FOLLOWED, WITH MISFIRES. WE FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS ARE WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACING ALL 4 SPARK PLUGS, AND IF POSSIBLE, ALL 4 IGNITION COILS. AT LEAST REPLACE THE AFFECTED COIL.
REMOVE AND REPLACE SPARK PLUGS, FAILING IGNITION COIL.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE AIR FILTER WAS DIRTY. REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER.
Remove the Mass Airflow Sensor from the vehicle. Clean using a special cleaning agent. Reinstall the Mass Airflow Sensor. Relearn computer as necessary.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE HEAT SHIELD. WE SECURED THE SHIELD.
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THERESE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/25/2025
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
73,335
Service Date
2/4/2025
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS MAKING NOISE. REMOVE AND REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT.
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KYLE J. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/8/2025
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Mileage
264,744
Service Date
6/13/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
Check charging system for proper output to battery. Load test battery. Check all wiring. Inspect belt and adjust as required. Test for current draw on electrical system and record findings. ALTERNATOR FAILED TESTING
WE FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED. REMOVE AND REPLACE ALTERNATOR.
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JASON S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/17/2024
2017 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
77,716
Service Date
1/10/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
LUBRICATE AND CHECK CHASSIS. CHANGE OIL, USING SYNTHETIC OIL,CHANGE OIL FILTER. CHECK AIR FILTER AND BREATHER FILTER. CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS AND TIRE PRESSURES. PERFORM BASIC SAFETY INSPECTION.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SIDE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT WAS OUT. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DRIVER LICENSE PLATE LIGHT.
DURING OUR INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE REAR WIPER BLADE WAS STREAKING. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE REAR WIPER BLADE.
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KATIE D. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/13/2024
2009 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
167,668
Service Date
11/2/2023
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
PER CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. WE DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. WE DID HEAR A WHEEL/AXLE BEARING NOISE, WHICH WE SUSPECT COULD BE A CAUSE OF CONFUSION. WITH THE SLIGHTLY LOUDER SOUND, IT IS EAST TO THINK THAT YOU SHOULD BE GOING FASTER THAN YOU ARE. WE HAVE NO CODES, AND THE ENGINE RUNS VERY WELL, WE DO NOT SEE ANY SIGN OF ANY OTHER ISSUES. WE TRACED THE ISSUE DOWN TO THE DRIVER REAR WHEEL/AXLE BEARING. WE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DRIVER REAR AXLE AS AN ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING THE BEARING AND SEALS. WE MOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS TO THE NEW ASSEMBLY. DRAINED AND FILLED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. FILLED AND BLED THE BRAKES. THE TIRES ARE THE CAUSE OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ROAD NOISE.
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LANCE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2023
2013 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
73,877
Service Date
10/13/2022
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPAIR
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS.REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PADS. REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. CLEAN AND LUBE THE CALIPER SUPPORTS AND THE SLIDE MECHANISMS. REPLACE THE HARDWARE KIT IF NECESSARY. CLEAN AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND REPLACE THE SEALS IF EQUIPPED. BLEED THE BRAKE IF NECESSARY. CHECK AND FILL THE BRAKE FLUID. TORQUE THE LUG NUTS AND TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
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STEPHEN P. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/19/2022

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