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2008 Toyota RAV4 Base FWD 4dr 4-cyl (Natl)

2008 Toyota RAV4
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Sport Utility Vehicle
21 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
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my car wont start when it rains, why is that? Could it be a leak in the windshield?
i have changed the spark plugs, changed the spark plug wires, and replaced the distributor cap
Asked by Will B May 21, 2012, 10:16 pm 1 reply
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I have done brakes on many different types of cars. I am not an expert but am handy with cars and do most of my own work. However, this is the first brake job on my Rav4 and was w...
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My Rav 4 brakes screech every morning when I back out of my driveway. My mecahnic checked the brakes and said that the brakes and pads are OK and that I would just have to live wit...
Asked by Wes K February 14, 2012, 5:27 pm 4 replies
Squeeling noise and difficulty turning
When I pull away from the curb when parallel parked there is a Squeeling noise coming from near the tires. I've also noticed that steering has been more difficult when parallel pa...
Asked by Carey Z February 11, 2012, 6:11 am 1 reply
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Asked by Robert L January 30, 2012, 5:19 pm 1 reply
VSC, TRAC OFF, Check Engine lights
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Asked by Kellie C January 26, 2012, 5:50 am 1 reply
PO141 code still on
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Asked by Steve R January 17, 2012, 3:00 pm 1 reply
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Asked by Beverly V January 17, 2012, 9:32 am 1 reply
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