First Oil Change/Inspection by TOYOTA
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Only one issue I see, and it’s cosmetic.
You still have the iForceMax badge, after removing mine I am firmly in the get rid of it camp.
You still have the iForceMax badge, after removing mine I am firmly in the get rid of it camp.
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agreed.
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This is the way.
How difficult is the removal? Any paint damage?
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Removal is very easy. Just heat the badge up a bit with a blow dryer, and remove it with monofilament fishing line or waxed dental floss. Once the edges come up with the line underneath it you can gently pry off with your fingers. Then follow up with an adhesive remover like Goof Off, then gently clean and wax.
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I applied a bit of heat gun for 15-20 seconds and then pulled the badge off with my hands with no issues. No need for fishing line or dental floss and no residual clean up. Badge removed with little effort and zero effect on the paint.
Had my 10,000 mile service last week and they gave me a lecture about my Fumoto valve. Quoted me $140 to put the old plug back in. Told them no thanks.
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In hindsight I probably didn’t need floss or fishing line either, but I proceeded with an abundance of caution.
It’s almost as if the C suite turds insisted on the badging against the opinions of the design and engineering team. So the engineers complied but made sure the end user could quickly and easily put things right.
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LOL.
I’ve been running Fumoto valves for years now with no issues.
What sort of dumb shit were they worried about?
He said that it can get knocked off and leak. I said, that is what the skid plate is for took my keys and left.
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Not only the skid plate, but I seem to recall a frame cross member sits lower than the oil pan as well.
If you hit something so hard the skid plate, AND frame cross member are both crushed then chances are strong the vehicle is no longer in running condition regardless of what oil drain plug is installed.
If you hit something so hard the skid plate, AND frame cross member are both crushed then chances are strong the vehicle is no longer in running condition regardless of what oil drain plug is installed.
Did you bring up the valve beforehand? I’m worried they will break it or remove it to drain the oil
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I will install one here in about 3000 miles. I did an oil change at around 1000 miles, and will do another at 5000. In typical Toyota fashion the drain is angled to conveniently spray hot oil at an angle that is tough to predict and make a mess, which is exactly what happened.
Why not replace the iforce max bade with Hellcat badge. Seems reasonable
I didn't. I probably should have though.
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