Tips and Advice about Toyota
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Toyota 4Runner: Stinky A/C
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--The air conditioning on my Toyota 4Runner smells like old socks on hot days. I told the service tech about it and he suggested spraying Lysol into the air vents while it's running on high. I hate the smell of...
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Toyota Highlander: Submission to Testing
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--Just recently having bought an AWD Toyota Highlander, I am concerned about the Illinois emissions test where only the rear two wheels are put on the "treadmill." It would appear that this kind of a test could do...
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Cranky Toyota
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I recently went to my mechanic to have the spark plugs changed in my 1998 Toyota Camry V-6 with 55,000 miles. After the work was completed, I discovered he had installed single-ground platinum in lieu of...
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Noizy Prizm
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--You recently answered a question about a 1999 Toyota Corolla making noise after standing over night. I own a 1999 Prizm, which has the identical engine to a Corolla. My Prizm was also making an occasional noise...
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To Belt or Not to Belt
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I used to own an '89 Celica and the manual said change the timing belt at 60,000 miles (and I did). Nowhere in my 1998 Camry's manual or service addendums does it state when it is to be changed. I called four ...
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Toyota: Sealed Up
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--A Toyota dealer refused to service the 30,000-mile checkup because they said the transmission was sealed. The transmission holds nine quarts, but only three quarts are required to fill the pan, the other six...
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Toyota Camry: Run-Around and Clatter
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I had all the belts replaced, including the timing belt, on my Camry at the end of May. Since then the car has spark knock. The dealership where I had the work done adjusted the timing back to the factory...
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Toyota Corolla: Braking Down
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I accidentally drove my Toyota Corolla VE with parking brake (hand brake) on for about ten miles. It smelled like something was burning and then I realized the problem. But after that, the brake does not seem to...
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