The sound in the second video reminds me of brake wear indicator squeal. Or, as someone mentioned, a small rock caught between the pads and the rotor. Both would coincide with the sound stopping when the wheels aren’t turning. I’d pull each wheel off and check for indicator clearance and any...
I must be blind, can’t see where it says that the LC requires premium fuel? I see there are numbers quoted for Premium fuel economy (mpg-wise), but where is the confirmation that it REQUIRES it?
I got the same advice from the shop that did the battery replacement. It was a small independent hybrid-focused outfit in Madison Wi. He offered to try and replace the one bad module, but was warning that it often turns into a game of whack-a-mole with the other cells. It made sense to swap the...
My 2007 Prius has been very reliable for me as well. I did have to replace the main hybrid battery due to a bad cell, so my fuel savings went to pay for that swap, but otherwise it’s been super solid. I know the hybrid system in the LC will be different, but the way Prius implements it with...
I have upgraded the stock “AT” tires to 33 inch cooper discovery tires. Getting about 19 mpg in mixed driving. It’s a manual transmission, which is what I wanted. Looked at a getting a Taco also, but the Toyota’s policy of not allowing direct order/build to spec was very hard to stomach. Jeep...
Long time LC fan, but never quite got to owning one. Even if the price of the 200 series or a used 100 was doable, the fuel economy was always a turn off. High hopes for the 250 series letting me get a taste of the LC heritage. Currently using my Jeep gladiator as an overland vehicle (never had...