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After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the smart or “intelligent” key fob remote control for a third generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and probably also the 2022 and 2023 model years – the 4th generation is expected to be introduced in 2024) Toyota Tacoma pickup truck can become weak or stop working entirely. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2021 Toyota Tacoma Smart Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If the brake pedal in your 10th generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Toyota Corolla has been feeling soft or spongy, you probably need to change the brake fluid. Check out the DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2013 Toyota Corolla Brake Fluid Replacement Guide

If your tenth generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Toyota Corolla with the 2ZR-FE 1.8L I4 engine hasn’t been running well recently, you might need to change one or both of the camshaft position sensors (CMP). Check out the DIY tutorial for changing the sensors (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 2ZR-FE Camshaft Position Sensors Replacement Guide

 

If your tenth generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Toyota Corolla with the 2ZR-FE 1.8L I4 engine hasn’t been running well recently, you might need to change the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 2ZR-FE 1.8L I4 Engine PCV Valve Replacement Guide

The OEM Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or “SLLC” can last for up to 100,000 miles in a 10th generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013) Toyota Corolla with the 2ZR-FE 1.8L I4 engine. To view the DIY tutorial for changing the coolant, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2013 Toyota Corolla Coolant Change Guide

If you need to change the rear disc brake pads on your third generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Kia Sorento SUV, check out the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2020 Kia Sorento Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a grinding or scraping sound coming from the front end of your 3rd generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Kia Sorento when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads (and possibly also the rotors). Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2020 Kia Sorento Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide

If your third generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Kia Sorento SUV with the Lambda II GDI 3.3L V6 engine hasn’t been running well recently, you might need to replace one or both of the camshaft position sensors. Check out the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2020 Kia Sorento Camshaft Position Sensors Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a chirping, squealing or screeching sound coming from the Lambda II GDI 3.3L V6 engine in your third generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Kia Sorento, you might need to change the OEM serpentine accessory belt, a pulley or the tensioner assembly. Check out the DIY tutorial for changing the belt (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2020 Kia Sorento Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

If the hood (or “bonnet” in the UK) of your third generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Kia Sorento hasn’t been opening easily or it doesn’t stay up in the raised position by itself any more, you probably need to replace the hood lift support struts. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2020 Kia Sorento Hood Lift Support Struts Replacement Guide