New Rav4 Owner here...some questions
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New Rav4 Owner here...some questions
Hi, new to this forum.
Just bought a 1999 Rav4 for my wife. 4-door, automatic,AWD, and only 12,100 miles. Got it for $11K. I think I got a deal.
Some questions:
What's up with the radio reception? It's almost non-existant.
Should I change the differential oil now? It's low miles, but it is 4 years old.
How do you put the spare tire cover on? It's a "soft" one. I struggled with it for 30 minutes. It's like you need 8 arms to put it on. Any tricks?
Thanks for any help in advance.
Sam
Just bought a 1999 Rav4 for my wife. 4-door, automatic,AWD, and only 12,100 miles. Got it for $11K. I think I got a deal.
Some questions:
What's up with the radio reception? It's almost non-existant.
Should I change the differential oil now? It's low miles, but it is 4 years old.
How do you put the spare tire cover on? It's a "soft" one. I struggled with it for 30 minutes. It's like you need 8 arms to put it on. Any tricks?
Thanks for any help in advance.
Sam
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Radio Reception:
I have no idea. I havent heard of any problems with that stereo. Is it stock?
Differential Oil:
Follow the recommended change interval. You should be able to find that in your manual. Off the top of my head, you should be fine.
Spare Tire Cover:
It might be the weather. You can warm it up with a hairdryer, or leave it out in the sun for a while. That should make putting it on much easier for you.
I have no idea. I havent heard of any problems with that stereo. Is it stock?
Differential Oil:
Follow the recommended change interval. You should be able to find that in your manual. Off the top of my head, you should be fine.
Spare Tire Cover:
It might be the weather. You can warm it up with a hairdryer, or leave it out in the sun for a while. That should make putting it on much easier for you.
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Hey sam5,
Welcome to the forum. If you haven't already, you should check out Ravworld.com. You may find others with that reception problem!
Welcome to the forum. If you haven't already, you should check out Ravworld.com. You may find others with that reception problem!
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No comment for you on the radio or the spare tire cover, but I'd change the diff fluid. It's usually (not sure about the RAV4, so don't quote me) recommended to be changed every 30k miles or 2 years. I wouldn't want the same diff fluid (or any other fluid for that matter) sitting in my 4Runner for 4 years.
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Originally posted by tomus1000
Check to see if the antenna pulled out of the back of the radio. This happens from time to time and will cost you all of your reception quality.
Check to see if the antenna pulled out of the back of the radio. This happens from time to time and will cost you all of your reception quality.
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