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What about the Echo? No need, as it doesn't have one...
But wait! Not so fast!
It has the same type of tray for a filter as the others. It sits right behind the glove compartment and above the blower motor (see photo in the 'interior' section of http://www.echofans.net ).
There is no filter in the tray, but that can be fixed easily. I simply took a pleated furnace filter and cut it down to size. I used one that had wire reinforcement which keeps the pleating from moving and slid it right in there. That gave a filter similar to the one in the Avalon (my father has an Avalon, and I looked at the filter).
As long as the filter tray is already there, why not put something in it? Otherwise, it's just sucking in outside air that is full of all kinds of crud (my father's Avalon filter was dirty as heck!).
My Echo is nice and new and clean, and hopefully this little trick will help keep it that way.
Speaking of supercharging...if I was willing to spen the 4K to get turbo would it even fit without having to modify the hood? If not how effective a chips??
Thanks ahead of time for any ideas you all might have.
AutoFXGirl2
if so how is it? how much harder does it make the ride?
thanks
tc3house
license plate bracket ?
Also, has anyone installed the TRD strut braces front and back? Comments re handling improvement?
I was a SAAB owner (YEAH!) and loved their website www.saabcentral.com but haven't been able to find a site for the Toyota models that even comes close to SAAB's. It's probably there....just haven't spent enough late nights to find it I guess.
Thanks!
http://www.racerwheel.com/exterior-body-kits-toyota-echo-2000-2004.html
Toyota Canada has OEM side skirts (two types, regular and "styled"), but they're for the Hatch, not the Sedan you probably have.
Cheers & enjoy your Echo!! :shades:
I'll keep my eyes peeled anyway! Thanks Barnee.
I did another search and geez, you're right, there's not much available for your 2000 sedan. I found one other supplier, in Australia, but the skirts they were selling were even bulkier, and butt ugly (in my opinion).
I've never seen the black ones you mention. I guess the best thing to do is if you see ones you like, ask the owner where they got them! You could also check with the parts counter at your Toyota dealer....they might have them (if they're factory as you say), and if they don't, they might know a jobber parts place that does.
Best of luck. If you find some and get 'em, post a pic of your new baby!
Cheers, Barnee :P
and the cheapest oil filter.
I just put on an OEM Nippon oil filter that I paid $3.00 for. I am wondering if it is worth it
to use the K&N oil filter at $9.00 or $10.00.
When I just changed my oil at 2500 mile interval, I noticed that the oil was very dirty with
particulate.
Will the K&N reduce the particulate enough to go 3000 miles or more for oil changes or
should I still change the oil and filter at 2000 or 2500 even with Mobil 1 synthetic oil
and a K&N oil filter?
As for the cabin air filter, one poster said the Echo does not come with one, yet I have
seen them listed by new parts aftermarket dealers for about $15.00.
Where are the screws or bolts or clasps holding the air cabin filter housing in place behind the gove box and how do I step by step take off the housing to get to the cabin air filter area? I am not mechanical so please make your instructions for dummies like me.
Thank you.
http://www.micronair.us/assets/pdfs/122.pdf
Has anyone here installed a rear sway specifically on an Echo? I understand people have found them quick and easy to install on the all-but-identical-underneath Scion xA.
:-)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
You probably didn't notice, but the post you found is six years old. It seems likely the site has gone out of business in all that time.
Tell us more about what you are looking for. Maybe someone here has some other resources for you.
I need to put a power hook up for my Garmin, I was thinking maybe a small plug on the side of the instrument cover. I make my own cabin filters from filters at work. Does anyone have thoughts on better brake shoes for the rear?
Oh, and rear brake shoes? I am at 110K and my car has never needed replacement shoes, sorry.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Ask for a interval wiper switch from an 01-07 Corolla.Or you coud ask for same from an ECHO. Note there are interval wipers and variable interval wipers. The whole thing is built in to the wiper switch. Three philips screws and the lower plastic housing aound the steeringcolumn comes off revealing the turn signal and wiper switches/arms. All built into one. The interval wiper switch/arm will plug right into where the non interval switch was. Plug and play! Also believe the switch from a Matrix will work.
Oh almost forgot. You want a wiper switch for a car without fog lights!
I wanted variable spd intermittent wipers and the Echo came with just single-spd intermittent as an option. I have the Matrix switch on mine, and I'd wager that almost any Toyota wiper switch from those years will probably work. The extra knob for the rear window wiper doesn't effect anything.
Thanks!
I am trying for last for weeks to figure out where is the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) wire located in my Totyota Echo 2001. Without any success. Please help me if you can
Thank you so much for taking time to check this. hopefully, i will be able to solve this "Cruise puzzle" this weekend.
Thanks again to everyone who found some time to help!
Lj
this question (please see his reply), so I am hoping that this weekend I will be able to locate wire and finaly get cruise running.One more question: do i need additional vacuum canister for cruise for Toyota Echo?Already bought one but didnt installed yet...
Thank you for your help and time!!!
~lj