Rear diff leaking - my first problem

I took the GFs camry there for service once. Cant remember the guys name but he was on the 2nd to last office (last office I think was the courtesy driver office) and he was pretty good.

I love Tustin Toyota. Been dealing with them for service for 7 years myself with my company but my company has been doing service maybe the last 30 years with them.

We deal with Javier or Earl at Tustin. I forgot which one of them got promoted though.


Anywho... The herp derp of a service advisor called me on Saturday and said he got the "gaskets" in and he didnt want to rush the job he wanted it done right so for me to plan on picking it up today. He said he wanted to have them drive it around for a bit to see if it was still leaking.

Good thing I have my dash cam, I am going to go back and review the footage to see if they abused my truck.

 

Got the truck back. Service report says "Replaced rear diff gasket"

Seems to be good for now. Went through my dash cam footage and they only went on one 8 minute test drive. Looks like the truck was done early Saturday morning and they didnt touch it until Monday morning when they washed it. They told me over the phone on Saturday they just got the gasket in and were going to work on it and take for one final test drive. That never happened.

 

Is your dash cam auto activated? What brand/model is it?

 

I use the Mobius Action Camera with Wide Angle lens.
http://www.spytecinc.com/mobius-108...e-angle.html?gclid=COj-h7HxqswCFQJsfgodMkUGHg

Camera is mounted to this

$14 Action Mount® Universal Conversion Adapter for Sport Camera Mounts, w/camera Screw (1/4" 20). This Simple Adapter works with Point-and-Shoot Cameras, or Other Action Cameras Like Sony Action Cam. Compatible with GoPro Cameras and similar accessories.

http://www.amazon.com/Action-Univer...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

using the gopro release buckle

Used a 15ft mini usb cable and ran it from the headliner to the pillar, under the glove box, and into the center console to a USB plug for power. The camera goes on when the truck goes on and it goes off 30 seconds after the truck is turned off.

You cant run the camera to the USB plug in the truck because the camera thinks you are trying to access the media on it.

Camera is setup using Mobius' setup software to be used as a dash cam.

This youtube video explains it (not my video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbZ08pA85_c


I like this camera because its tiny and you can mount it to the gopro mount.

My only problem right now is the camera wasnt looping. Trying different SD cards to see if it was a corrupt SD card so if you go this route, check the camera every few days to make sure its looping.

From the gopro mounting point, this is what it looks like. Video is very clear.

I just need to twist the camera a bit to the left to get the same distance on both sides.

 

I have a mobius and use it for all sorts of stuff. I had planned to install it as a dash cam as well. They are awesome cameras. They are also durable, I've crashed RC planes and quadcopters with them on it and dropped them from about 50 feet in the air and they kept on going no problem.

 

Also forgot to mention I changed the battery out and added a capacitor

Spytec Super Capacitor for The Mobius Action Camera Runs for Several Days w/o External Power Connected- Charges Quickly

http://www.amazon.com/Mobius-Action-Camera-Super-Capacitor/dp/B00JG7CRYU

 

Found this thread searching for info on the Mobius - I think I want to do the same setup as you. Thanks for the review and links.

Ironically, I took my previous Taco to Miller in Anaheim for ToyotaCare service. I thought they were fine. I plan to take my new truck there when I hit 5K -- so I guess I would endorse them.

 

So I ended up going to Miller. Nothing wrong happened so that's good. I told them about my hood fluttering and they said they are waiting on a factory fix...that's about it.