Hi, I have a 2009 RAV4 V6 4WD. 200,000 km. Original owner.
I took it in to my Toyota dealership recently for an oil change and they told me that my left rear shock was leaking, and they would need to replace the left shock and would do the right one at the same time (apparently it's customary to do both - total cost for both is $500 CDN) and the left front axle seal is leaking (also $500 CDN). They also told me my rear rotors had worn down to such a degree that they couldn't remove the rust anymore, and I wouldn't need new rotors along with brake pads ( 3mm on brake pads) (another $500 CDN).
They also told me that all the parts are on back order and they don't know when they will get them - could be months.
I drive my car over some very rough gravel roads (wash boarded, huge pot holes) so am not too surprised if there are in fact these mechanical issues.
However my car seems to drive fine, and I don't see any fluid on the pavement after it's been parked (might expect to see fluid on the pavement from the rear shock or axle leak).
So what I'm wondering is:
1) how do I confirm if I really need these repairs since the car seems to drive normally and I don't see fluid on the pavement?
2) If these repairs are indeed needed how long is it safe to drive without have them done since the parts are on back order?
Thanks.
I took it in to my Toyota dealership recently for an oil change and they told me that my left rear shock was leaking, and they would need to replace the left shock and would do the right one at the same time (apparently it's customary to do both - total cost for both is $500 CDN) and the left front axle seal is leaking (also $500 CDN). They also told me my rear rotors had worn down to such a degree that they couldn't remove the rust anymore, and I wouldn't need new rotors along with brake pads ( 3mm on brake pads) (another $500 CDN).
They also told me that all the parts are on back order and they don't know when they will get them - could be months.
I drive my car over some very rough gravel roads (wash boarded, huge pot holes) so am not too surprised if there are in fact these mechanical issues.
However my car seems to drive fine, and I don't see any fluid on the pavement after it's been parked (might expect to see fluid on the pavement from the rear shock or axle leak).
So what I'm wondering is:
1) how do I confirm if I really need these repairs since the car seems to drive normally and I don't see fluid on the pavement?
2) If these repairs are indeed needed how long is it safe to drive without have them done since the parts are on back order?
Thanks.
