Thursday, 10 August 2006
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| Re: Maintaining a low-mileage Corolla; timing belt/water pump C Yohman 22:00:13 |
| | I am interested in knowing mileage or agewise when a timing belt should
be replaced. Specifically, for a 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Retrogal wrote:> I've read through the archives but I haven't seen a lot about how to> maintain a low-mileage Toyota; specifically, what wears out with age? > I have a '95 Corolla DX with only 53,000 miles, which I've kept very> well maintained, at least according to the mileage-based schedule. > I'm about to take a long road trip alone and I want to be very> confident about my car. I think it's time to:>
--replace the timing belt and water pump too, because I'm reading that> replacing both together is a good idea,> --get new tires (they're original), and> --have the brakes and hoses inspected. > Does this sound right to all the experts out there? Is there> something else I should have inspected or replaced? I usually just> have the mechanic do whatever the owner's manual says, but the years> are adding up while my mileage is not.> Thanks in advance for your help.> Retrogal |
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| Panel light Desgnr 21:41:10 |
| | On my 97 Camry the light is out behind the Tachometer.
How do o change it ?
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| cressida fan not kicking on. Guest 20:41:33 |
| | I have a 1992 toyota cressida and found that the condensor fan was not
running. I found the fan relay was bad, changed it and it is now
working.
but wait, with the AC and fan working the car works great until about
30 to 40 minutes when it starts to overheat. At that point, I noticed
that the fan is off. Sometimes the fan would kick back in when the
needle is near to the red zone, sometimes quicker. Once the fan kicks
in, it will return to normal temperature. This happens every day.
Without AC running, I have no overheating problems. I changed
thermostat, radiator, water pump, water temp sender, water temp sensor.
Anyone can help me explain whats going on here?
Greatly appreciate it!
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| Re: OT Love those Japanese enough to pay more? Mike Hunter 20:10:21 |
| | What the J D Powers survey of original owners actually shows is that the
number of complaints for all manufactures, after three years fall within the
2% to 3% range. The same as the initial quality survey three year ago.
With the average dropping to 2.2% from 2.3% average of the previous three
year survey. The number one complaint? 'Wind noise.' ;)
mike hunt
"Stuart Krivis" <jd@mongo.krivis.com> wrote in message
news:vrdmd21r90jmjtdnltqq8948a42fp7thun@4ax.com...> On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:30:23 -0400, "C. E. White"> <cewhite3@removemindspring.com> wrote:>
"Reasoned Insanity" <mintclovers@@yahoo.com> wrote in message>>news:spvCg.15467$PO.7431@dukeread03...>>> This is OT, which also stands for on topic and I felt like being a butt>>and>>> leaving Herb out of the conversation for shits and giggles.>>> So when are you guys going to quit giving credence to these JD Powers>>rankings. The Mercury brand finished well ahead of the Toyota brand in the> I _never_ gave any credence to them. Their ratings used to be bought> and paid for by the auto dealers. I don't know who is paying now, and> I don't really care.  >
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| Steering Noise-Avalon Jim 19:16:01 |
| | I have a 2003 Avalon. I have recently noticed a groaning noise when I turn
the steering wheel full left or right while entering or exiting a parking
place. Power steering fluid level is OK. Any ideas? Thanks!
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| OT Love those Japanese Reasoned Insanity 18:49:58 |
| | This is OT, which also stands for on topic and I felt like being a butt and
leaving Herb out of the conversation for shits and giggles.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14273552/
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| Toyota Announces 2007 Prices For Nine Vehicles in Model Lineup Mrv@Kluge.Net 16:37:34 |
| | http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2006080759437
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Toyota Announces 2007 Prices For Nine Vehicles in Model Lineup
08/07/2006 Torrance, CA
August 4, 2006 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A.,
Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for
the 2007 model year Avalon, Camry, Prius, Yaris, RAV4, FJ Cruiser,
Sequoia, Tacoma and Highlander.
Avalon, the flagship of the Toyota passenger car lineup, continues to
set the standard for performance, luxury, and value in its class.
Safety is enhanced on the Avalon with the addition of a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) as standard equipment for 2007. The base MSRP
for the Avalon ranges from $26,875 for the XL grade to $34,065 for the
Limited grade. The total Avalon average MSRP increases $100 or 0.3
percent.
Camry, the best-selling car in America four years running and for eight
of the past nine years redefines global standards for comfort,
performance and design. The base MSRP for the 2007 Camry sedan ranges
from $18,270 for the CE grade with a four-cylinder engine and
five-speed manual transmission to $27,820 for the premium XLE grade
with a V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Camry Hybrid
pricing remains unchanged at a base MSRP of $25,900. Overall, the Camry
sedan combined base MSRP increases by $250, or 1.2 percent. Full
federal hybrid tax credit will be available for purchases completed
through September 2006. The approved credit amount for Camry Hybrid is
$2,600.
The price adjustment for the 2007 Camry will take effect with vehicles
produced on, or after August 28 for U.S. built models. For Camry models
sourced from Japan, the new pricing is effective with vessels arriving
on, or after September 2.
The Prius Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient midsize car in America, gains
driver and passenger front seat-mounted side airbags, plus front and
rear side curtain airbags as standard equipment for 2007. The base MSRP
for the Prius starts at $22,175, which is an increase of $450 or 2.1
percent. Full tax credit will be available for purchases completed
through September 2006. The approved credit amount for Prius Hybrid is
$3,150.
Also arriving in August is the new 2007 Prius Touring Edition. The
Touring Edition adds several sporty exterior enhancements including
16-inch alloy wheels, a larger rear spoiler, High Intensity Discharge
(HID) headlamps and foglamps. A tuned suspension as standard equipment
will enhance vehicle handling without impacting its ride comfort. The
Touring Edition will carry a MSRP of $23,070.
The 2007 Yaris Liftback and Sedan receive an average price increase of
$100, or 0.8 percent. Yaris pricing is effective in early September.
The Yaris Liftback with a five-speed manual transmission carries a base
MSRP of $11,050 and $11,925 for the Sedan with five-speed manual
transmission.
The RAV4 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) adds interior and safety
enhancements for 2007. All models receive driver and front passenger
seat-mounted side airbags and two row side curtain airbags with
roll-over sensor as standard equipment. Inside, the RAV4 is now
available, as an option, with a JBL audio system with Bluetooth?®
capability and steering wheel mounted controls. RAV4 2WD models carry a
base MSRP that ranges from $20,850 for the base grade four-cylinder to
$25,020 for the Limited V6. The base MSRP for the RAV4 4WD ranges from
$22,250 for the base grade with a four-cylinder to $26,420 for the
Limited V6. Total RAV4 average MSRP increases $550 or 2.4 percent.
The Sequoia full-size SUV gains several enhancements for 2007. The SR5
grade receives color-keyed grille while the Limited grade receives
chrome rear view mirrors. All grades now receive standard driver and
front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and two row side curtain
airbag. For 2007, Sequoia is also available with an Appearance Package
which includes seven passenger seating configuration, 16-inch sport
alloy wheels, fog lamps, and skid plates.
The Sequoia 2WD carries a base MSRP that ranges from $33,160 for SR5 to
$45,660 for Limited 4WD. Total Sequoia average MSRP increases $345 or
0.9 percent.
For 2007, the Highlander mid-size SUV will add safety enhancements and
significant additional value. All Highlander gas models will receive
driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and
second row side curtain airbags with roll-over sensor as standard
equipment. In addition, the 2007, Highlander offers new and value
oriented Extra Value Packages (EVPs). The base MSRP for conventional
Highlander models range from $24,880 for the 2WD four-cylinder model to
$32,210 for the 4WD Limited V6 model. Total Highlander average MSRP
increase is $350 or 1.3 percent.
Highlander Hybrid will offer two-row models for both base and Limited
grades for 2007. The base MSRP ranges from $32,490 for the 2WD base
two-row model to $36,550 for the 4WD Limited three-row model. For 2007,
highlander Hybrid also offers new and value oriented EVPs. Full federal
hybrid tax credit will be available for purchases completed through
September 2006. The approved credit amount for Highlander Hybrid is
$2,600.
The Tacoma compact pickup truck is now available with a Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC) off-switch and roll sensing side curtain airbag
off-switch when VSC or CSA option is selected. The base MSRP for the
Tacoma Regular Cab ranges from $14,080 for the 4x2 four-cylinder with a
manual transmission to $18,025 for the 4x4 four-cylinder with a manual
transmission. Tacoma Access Cab models carry a base MSRP of $17,520 for
the 4x2 four-cylinder with manual transmission, while the 4x4 V6 with
an automatic transmission carries a base MSRP of $23,790.
Tacoma Double Cab models carry a base MSRP of $22,340 for the PreRunner
V6 with an automatic transmission to $25,915 for the 4x4 V6 long bed
with an automatic transmission. Total average Tacoma (4x2 and 4x4)
price increase $100, or 0.5 percent.
The FJ Cruiser, the most capable off road SUV in the Toyota line-up,
receives an increase of $200 or 0.9 percent with a base MSRP of $21,910
for the 2WD automatic to $23,500 for the 4WD automatic.
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| OT BP pipeline problem Reasoned Insanity 16:30:19 |
| | This one actually is off topic.
Interestingly enough, there is an investigation into the BP pipeline
shutdown.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14251436/from/RS.1/
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| 2006 Tacoma radio/cd player removal Jim Todd 16:15:26 |
| | To anyone that can help out, I want to upgrade my current OEM radio/cd
changer in my 2006 Tacoma to either an aftermarket product or upgrade my
current 1 disc changer to an OEM multi disc changer. My problem is how do I
remove the factory unit from the dash? There must be some hidden screws or
bolts that release the dash panel and radio as they seem to be one unit.
Thanks for your help.
Jim
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| Window regulator replacement and disappearing oil in 99 Corolla Arklier 13:08:09 |
| | I recently had the window regulator and motor replaced in the driver's
side door on my 1999 Corolla because the motor was making groaning
sounds when the window was rolled up. About a month after the new part
was installed, the window jumps the track and will not roll up past
3/4ths of the way. I bought the part seperately online, and the place
that I bought it from is going to send me an RMA. Rather than paying
again to have the part removed and reinstalled at the mechanic or
dealer, I've decided to do it myself. I need to open the door, remove
the defective part, and then reinstall the replacement once it arrives.
I still have the original part, which still works, just noisily. Can I
use the old part temporarily, and if not, is there any way to lock the
window in the up position until the replacement gets here? Are there
any guides online on how to do this repair or at least open the door?
As for the oil disappearing, it's very perplexing. The car is driven a
lot, 60 miles round trip 4 days a week for work. Total milage is a
little over 120K, around 80% is highway miles. I change the oil every
3000 to 5000 miles, and it's always half a quart to a quart low when
the oil is changed. At first I thought it was leaking, so I parked the
car over a drop cloth for over a week without a hint of any drops. I
had the mechanic look at it to see if there was any leaking when the
car was running, and they ran it up on a lift for over an hour and no
leaks. The underside doesn't show any oil residue at all, and they even
had me come over and see for myself. The car passed its emissions test
last month with flying colors, but they took the reading for the test
from the computer and not from the tailpipe, so I'm not sure how
accurate the reading really is. The engine does have some sludge in it,
but it's not too bad. I haven't noticed any blue smoke or oil in the
radiator water, and don't think it's burning any oil, but every time
the oil is changed, some of it is missing.
Any ideas?
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| Camshaft Position Sensor, Code 340, Again Charlie 09:14:01 |
| | Thank you to those who answered my questions about this thing. The
problem is recurring but with the tech dara you provided it is not so
scary. Wiggling the wires and connectors cures it temporarily. There
is a lot of grease and dirt on the back of the block that needs to be
cleaned and then I will check the connectors better, both directly and
with an inspection mirror.
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| Coolant Level Low Chadha 09:01:00 |
| | Hello,
I have a 99 Camry at approx. 150K miles. Today while driving, I noticed
that the Engine temperature needle started moving upwards towards the
dreaded "H" letter and I suddenly pulled over and shut down the engine.
After popping the hood, I noticed that the coolant reservoir was down
basically nothing. This is the first time this such thing has happened to
this car. Yes, I do always crank the AC high enough during summers and this
summer has been no different than the last 4 years I have owned and driven
this car. Ofcourse, I have driven this car a lot so I do realize I have got
a lot of mileage out of it. I can think of only three possible causes for
the coolant reservoir to drop down:
a. Leakage somewhere
b. Engine consuming it much higher than it has been regularly, or
c. Since the car is getting older and has been driven a lot, she just
requires more coolant than a newer car would need
Please guide me in this very much needed help with my lovely car that I
would hate to part ways with. The last time I had coolant fluid replaced
was at 88K miles in late 2002. Could this be another reason why this could
have happened?
Also, I am wondering about 150K mile checkup list that I should get done.
I have done timing belt replacement at 79K miles and have done oil changes
almost always at 3000K miles interval and tire rotation every other oil
change.
Thanks in advance!
Rohit
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| Fuel Injector Cleaner Recommendations Jim Higgins 07:57:45 |
| | Can someone recommend a brand of fuel injector cleaner. No obvious problems
but I was wondering if I should run a bottle through the tank for GPs.
--
The brave might not live forever but the timid do not live at all
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| Engine Timing Savalas 07:52:02 |
| | Hi all, just recently the timing belt on my 90 Camry DX with the 3SFE, 4
cylinder engine faileddue to the bearings in my water pump failing as well.
How difficult is it to find the right timing again?
Savalas
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| 2007 or 2006 Camry Guest 07:29:18 |
| | Has anyone had any problems with either of these two cars? I am
thinking of trading in my 2003 Corolla for a newer Camry.
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| Use Killfiles to keep OT ilk at bay Herb Ludwig 06:10:53 |
| | Since I started using the killfile method to stop the out-of-hand OT posters
from appearing on my downloads from this newsgroup, I'm really enjoying
reading the Toyota posts again.
Once the system is set up it is easy to add names.
So, good riddance to those mental runts and their rants!
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| Gas Leak from Vacuum Line Ron 02:20:30 |
| | Does it make sense that I would have a gas leak from a vacuum line on
the manifold?
I knocked one loose when working on my 92 3.0l V6. I then had a gas
leak I could not find. I reconnected the vacuum line and the gas leak
seem to evaporate (pun intended).
Is one of my cylinders not firing? I just replaced the timing belt,
but have not yet set the timing.
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Wednesday, 9 August 2006
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| 06 RAV4 question, sensors on dash, what are they? Ben Phlat 23:26:46 |
| | On my 06 RAV4 (Limeted) there are 2 sensors on the dash in front of
the driver. Does anybody know what they are? I asked the sales droid
when I bought it and he didn't know. I noticed that these were called
out while looking for a dash cover so I imaging one would not want to
have them covered up?
Thanks if you can help.
--Ben
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| Manual CarinaE Familie Miessen 23:10:39 |
| | I'm searching for a repair manual (haynes etc) for my 1994 Carina E (or
Corona). Is there any place i can find it online?
Philip
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| 88 4runner start problems Touhy 20:33:22 |
| | Have a 3.0l 6cyl 88 4runner sr5. wont turn over when key is turned.
checked the neutral safety switch, battery, ecu, new starter! when i
turn the key just hear a clicking sound from over by the ecu on
passenger side kick panel. no turn over at all. dont know what to do?
checked fuses under drivers kick panel all good. any help or things to
check or recheck for?
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| Tacoma shakes when I brake at 45+mph Guest 20:29:33 |
| | Can anyone tell me why my 2000 Tacoma shakes when I brake at over
45mph?
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