Toyota trucks have been sought after by people all over the world due to the incredible longevity that many of them have attained, while also under extreme circumstances.  One of the best engines was the little 22r, which went into service in 1982 and lasted until the multi-valve tacoma engines replaced it completely in 1996. ...Read More

Watch the video above and you will see THE most warped brake rotor that has ever come into our shop.  It is so bad that you can see the inboard and outboard pads touching, grabbing, and sliding as the run-out hits each one. The owner or this truck wasn’t in our shop for brake repair.  He was...Read More

PEOPLE! DO NOT DELAY BASIC MAINTENANCE! I know the economy sucks, and if you have a job, you may not be earning what you were, and the last thing you want to spend money on is the car or truck that never seems to need it.  I know Toyotas and Hondas last forever and take...Read More

Remember “leaded” gasoline?   If you don’t you might not even think to wonder why gas is called UN-leaded these days.  Lead,  which if you haven’t heard, is bad for you.  Really bad.  And it isn’t good for other living things either, or for  you to eat those other-living-things.  Lead was used and still is used...Read More

This post will explain why you need to replace your timing belt (if your engine uses one for cam timing), why it is not very cheap to do, and why it can be horrendously expensive if you don’t. Timing belts have been used for the last 40 or so years on 4 stroke internal combustion...Read More