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I need to replace the brake pads.
Thanks.
cleaning might be removing everything and spraying some brake cleaner or something similar.
We did a quick calculation to compare the difference in gas cost over 100,000 miles. We were comparing 89 to 87 octane, at a price difference of $0.10/gallon. Using 89 octane only equated to $300-400 additional cost, spread over 100,000 miles. This was no where near the additional $1500-2000 that we would have spend to get an Odyssey EX (instead of a Sienna LE, package 3). We decided to take our chances with the Sienna since it had a lot to offer at a great price.
Consider the following: I can't say what the Honda will do because I try ignore them as best I can, but I can tell you that the Toyota, given a consistent supply of fuel over multiple tanks, will not knock with lower octane fuels. In lay terms, it senses knock and adjusts to eliminate it (understanding that all cars have a very small, usually imperceptible, knock all the time). If you change from 91 to 87, you will likely have some knock for a while, but it will go away - that's normal. If you stay with your grade and try to stay with the same supplier as best as you can, you should not have a problem.
PS... I found Honda salesmen to largely be full of it.
I am planning to buy a 2003 Sienna LE in the next few days,
2-nd row captain seats
3-rd row 50/50 split bench
Question:
if I remove the captain seats, does the bench anchoring gears fits in the 2-nd row?
also, the captain seats in the 2-nd row fits in the 3-rd row location?
Thanks in advance,
Dan
Regards,
Geoffrey
The cabin filter is the only one I know of that might be remotely legit - but check the manual. You can buy the filter on line and change it yourself, if necessary, in about four minutes.
Find a reputable independent Toyota Specialist and follow the owners manual is always the best advice with very rare and compelling exceptions.
Consumers Reports did an expose on this dealer BS sometime within the past 18 months.
Best wishes.
You should double check the car and hopefully the mouse is gone by now
I recently bought a used toyota siana 99 model. I want to know that how often (miles) i suppose to change the transmission oil. Is this really naccessary to flush it? My understanding is that just changing the oil and filter would be sufficient.
Shah din sani
with instructions on cleaning a 3.0 liter V6. Will this work on my Sienna? Anybody DIY to clean the throttle body?
I want to avoid the $200+ cost they quoted.
Thanks for your post.
Is that true?
Looks like from a labor standpoint, it would be cheaper to replace plugs and wires while we are replaceing timing belt.
Should I insist the plugs and plug wires be replaced at this time? It appears to me it would cost less to have them do the work now while they have the engine covers off.
Any suggestions on this repair???
Sincerely,
If so, what would be the damage if you let the timing belt wear out let it break? I know in the old engines, it used to damage valves. I newer engines there is no damage when the belt breaks.
I think it will cost quite a bit to replace timing belt. What is the quote you have?
I think the timing belt change estimate was $285-300 plus they have a 25 point check, this also includes new drive belts.
Another dealer told me the plugs in this van were designed to go 100,000 miles. They cost $10 each and have a coil per plug so there are no wires to replace.
I may still have the plugs replaced when I do the timing belt change.
Note: It's my wifes van, if the belt broke on her and left her in no mans land, she would trade the van asap. It is cheaper for me to take good care of van and hope it runs great for many more miles.
Just changed battery today, battery was 5 years old and did not want to get stuck out somewhere in the cold.
Jemini
The service manager at toyota dealer hinted that this is not the first time they've seen this. Given the serious hazard I am guessing that toyota will do a recall. But in the meantime, please be aware of the risk. Do NOT let your kids hover around the rear access with the hatch up.
I have a 2000 Sienna with 95K miles on it. When replacing my timing belt, my local mechanic also suggested to look into the water pump. He said the same labor can be used to fix the pump as well if it is also worn out, and hence I can save money in labor. Is it common practice replacing a water pump when replacing a timing belt? Please share your experience. Any help is appreciated.
Tony
Has anyone had this kind of problem before.
There is a unpleasant odor coming from the vent ( not a/c usage) and I suspect it might be the cabin filter. I hear from others that its behind the glovebox, but how does one back there? I couldn't figure out how to take the glove box out/down. Could someone give me some insight on this procedure?
:confuse:
TURN THE CAR ON AND MAKE SURE THAT THE MILES READ ON THE ODOMETER, NOT ON TRIP A OR B. TURN THE CAR OFF. TURN THE KEY TO LOCK THEN HOLD DOWN THE ODOMETER BUTTON AND TURN THE KEY TO ON. RELEASE THE ODOMETER BUTTON AFTER LIKE 3 SECONDS AND THEN THE GAUGE SHOULD START TO COUNT DOWN. THEN IT WILL BE CLEARED.
I have a 2004 XLE with a problem with the rear lift gate that I have been trying to get Toyota Canada to fix for 3 years. Mine only happens in the cold weather which we have a lot of up here in the 'frozen north'. I have had my struts replaced 3 times and it only gets worse.
The NHTSA has an on going investigation into this problem. Here is their site:
www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/results.cfm
Just drill down to the 2004/2005 Sienna.
Lorne in Ottawa Canada
If you do change the oil before the light comes on, do you still need to reset it using that procedure?
I bookmarked that one. :shades:
Follow-up question - how do you reset the Trip Computer again? Someone told me the outer two buttons, left most and right most, but that didn't work for me. Any help? :confuse:
Then, I just pushed the PWR/VOL knob to kill my radio, they shouted. It apparently turned off the DVD as well. After reading the manual and tested a few times, the "RES DVD Lock" on/off is to respond/ignore the remote.
Now, how can I just turn off my radio meanwhile keeping the rear DVD alive?
I guess to turn down the vol to 0 might be a workaround. Isn't it dumb?! :confuse:
My 2002 Sienna intermittently had this problem. The cause may be your Idle Air Control Valve (IAC). It's common, if you Google.
I used some Seafoam "Deep Creep" to clean, loosen and lube my IAC valve, and the problem has disappeared (it's going on about 2 months now)... Let me know if you need more info.
Pete
I started the car but it stops right away when I take my leg off the gas pedal (idling??). Towed the car to the Toyota Dealer. They called me after 5 hours and said they could not reproduce the problem and computer diags do not show any issues.
I am afraid to drive this on the HWY just in case it stalls on me while I break or something. Have anyone experienced this problem before? Should the Toyota mechanic look into this more rather than relying on the computer diags?
However, Toyota added more sound insulation in the firewall and under the doors. I have a PDF that even shows where they did this.
To close, just drop the hatch. The electric latch will close it, so you don't have to slam it.
CE models do not have this, those have regular manual latches.