If you need to change the battery in the key fob remote control for your 1st generation (2012-2014 & probably also 2015) GM Chevy Sonic sedan or hatchback, check out my quick DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. The steps should be the same for the corporate twin Holden Barina in Australia.
Month: November 2013
Toyota Sienna Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
If you are having trouble seeing out of the front of your 2011-2014 Sienna during a rain storm, you probably need to change the windshield window wiper blades. Check out my quick DIY tutorial for the procedure including replacement blade sizes by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Sienna Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide
The rear brake pads on a third generation (2011-2014 & probably also 2015) Toyota Sienna tend to last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 80,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. To view my DIY tutorial for changing the rear pads, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Sienna Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide
If you have been hearing a squealing or screeching sound coming from the front of your Sienna minivan when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. Click on the text link or thumbnail image below to view my DIY tutorial for the procedure.
Toyota Sienna 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 Engine Oil Change Guide
The best way to keep your 3rd generation (2011 to 2014 and probably also the 2015 model year) Toyota Sienna running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the cartridge filter in the 2GR-FE 3.5 liter V6 engine. Check out my detailed DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Sienna Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide
The first step to troubleshooting any electrical issue with your 3rd generation 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna minivan is to check for a blown fuse in either the engine bay or passenger compartment fuse boxes. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.
Toyota Sienna Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
The engine air filter for the 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engine of a 3rd generation 2011 to 2014 (and probably also the 2015) Toyota Sienna minivan should be cleaned at every oil change and changed when dirty. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure with replacement part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Sienna Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
The headlight housings of a 3rd generation 2011-2014 (and probably also the 2015 model year) Toyota Sienna contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs. If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Sienna Interior Door Panel Removal Guide
If you’d like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 3rd generation (2011-2014 & maybe also the 2015) Toyota Sienna, you’ll first have to take off the interior door panels. Check out my detailed DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Sienna Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
The brake lights of a 3rd generation (2011-2014 and probably also the 2015 model year) Toyota Sienna minivan are LED bulbs that should never need to be replaced. But the tail light housings also contain a traditional incandescent rear turn signal, reverse and parking light bulbs that may burn out in a few years. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing any of these bulbs by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.