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Guy keeps uploading videos including beach runs in the FB group. What fun.

Don't mess with this bad boy

I have said it before and i will say i again...a person who has not owned and driven an AWD variant of a RAV4 or a CRV or a CHR or any other cross over will not understand it nor will they get it. The AWD makes a HUGE difference. In fact these systems pretty much suck on anything more than a few inches of mud or sand but shine on windy and/or wet roads. I have driven and used both AWD and 2WD RAV4s..you do feel the difference (granted you do have to give Toyota credit for having put a LSD in the 2WD variant) That is absolutely NOT when the AWD will take over. Yes the rear wheels will get power when the front has slippage..that is not the only instance. In the RAV4 (and even in the CRV), the system is programmed to split the power under several circumstances....one is when the vehicle is starting off from a standstill (irrespective of the surface) the power will get split between front and rear. Some systems split power when it detects a change is traction/friction on the wheels (like what you said); but also when the vehicle is turning (difference in speed between inner and outter wheels). Some advanced systems (like the one in the RAV4 sport grade) actually tie it in with the VSC so that it splits power depending on the vehicle's yaw. @TheClutch...so yes...if you can find a good unit and can afford it..by all means do go for the AWD variant. It is much better at handling and you will love it in the rainy season or driving around on windy mountainous roads. The fuel consumption will not be that much worst than the 2WD variant either..you will be looking at about 1 kmpl difference. Now...if all you want is something that looks like a crossover but in fact is just an over grown station wagon for just for space and ground clearance...then yes go for the 2WD variant.

good luck getting one of them, unless it comes with the daughter of the owner

You got a blocked radiator it seems..and the head gasket must have gone by now. Why the hell is everyone losing a gasket these days? I blew mine last week due to a failed radiator cap & blocked radiator and in the garage, there were 4 or 5 vehicles (from a 2013 Allion to maruti 800s) that were there due to gasket failure. Maybe the climate isn't helping the cooling systems work better either. Like TT mentioned, the alt and all could be checked during the repair. I hope none of the coolant spilled on the alternator though.

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Maintenance Update: Date: 11 & 12 February 2020 (At United Mortors - Orugodawatta) Odo: 135,135km I have completed 43,000km under my ownership. Timing belt had to replace for the second time in service history (Last time Timing Belt replaced at 45,351km on 19 May 2014). Few months ago, agent pointed me oil leaking from right side front differential case oil seal and hence replaced both side oil seals. (Since Timing belt replacement is not a maintenance we see frequently, I here add many photos to show the whole process for CS enthusiasts.) Below maintenance worked carried out and it took 1.5days. (1) Timing belt replaced with tensioner and oil pump ‘o’ ring (2) Oil pan cleaning (3) Replaced both side front differential case oil seals (4) ATF replacement (5) Inner rubber seal of engine oil cap (Photo not attached) (6) Front and rear wheel alignment I must say Unit#d Mot#rs did a very good job & thank to Senior Service Advisor Mr.Sisira Kumara & Technician Mr.Jayawardhana. Continued to next post....