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I have a 06 Avalon XL and I do have the exact same problem with you.
When there is a strong bass that hits, I hear a rattle/vibrations. My noise seems that it comes from the drivers side door.
I am taking my Avalon to the dealer and have them try to fix it.
Other then that, I love the car!
Source: RM1169 '05 repair manual, page 14-17
XM sounds fantastic, but I knew that already from my wife's Accord. Too bad they couldn't have used a colored keyed antenna above the rear window (like Honda) instead of the ugly black chunk of plastic on the trunk lid. By the way, the Honda's radio displays characters out to 16 places and nothing is affected by vehicle motion. I brought that up too during my call to Customer Concerns. By the way I suggest we all take the time to voice our concerns over this stuff if we want to stand any chance of seeing a resolution. (Their number is listed in a previous message string) Is it just me, or is Toyota chasing Honda innovations?
As far as the remote start goes, mine has been a little funny about when it wants to work. Even the dealer had a couple of problems getting it to work at delivery but eventually it did. As I was showing off my new toy to friends the next few days, I was a little embarrassed when I couldn't get it to work. I followed all instructions to the tee but figured I would have to take it back to the dealer for troubleshooting after numerous failed attempts. Last week I tried it again just for kicks and "Viola!" so go figure.
MikeS.
ROBERTU
Thanks,
Laura
Sorry for the repost but I kind of want to give it protection right away!
Right now I'm specifically thinking about Toyota of Sunnyvale and Stevens Creek Toyota for my 5000 service. Anyone has any suggestion / opinion / comment? :confuse:
However, as of this morning, I had 3544 on my odo on the dash, but only 1394 remaining on the Reminder. That's already 62 miles difference (although admittedly in my advantage should I ever want to sell the car). :surprise:
I remember the larger tire size being discussed as a possible cause but was eventually dismissed. Has anyone found an explanation or solution to this? :confuse:
Our new car was painted on a replacement bumper due to a coworker scraping my wife's months old car. It matches great--crimson pearl on a GM. A good paint guy knows how to match the color.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Go ahead and wax. There have been several posts re this subect.
Does this sound okay?
If I'm not mistaken, touch up paint is lacquer based and is fairly fleixble. Probably more so than regular paint.
My question is, has anyone put an aftermarket remote start on an Avalon LIMITED with Smart Key? I'd love to get the greater range of an after-market system but I'm concerned about how this would work with Smart Key and suspect I'd then be forced to carry TWO fobs all the time -- one for remote start, and anther for entry and local start.
Any thoughts or experience from the group. I need to figure this out before I buy an Avalon in the spring. Thanks!
Drain Plug------13 N-m (10 ft-lbf)
REF: Avalon_Oil_Change.pdf
They had a sign posted advertising oil changes for $24.95 (not including oil, filter, taxes, and environmental disposal charges). I figure about $60 total.
The cartridge filter adds about 10 minutes to the job, and makes it more messy than most, otherwise not bad.
I documented the procedure for future reference . . . posted at http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/avalon_oil_change.pdf
zekeman1
I can change my oil and filter for less than $20 and 30 minutes of work. Or I can take advantage of the Dealer discount and pay ~$50 plus 3 hours total travel and waiting time. For me, it's not the $30 higher cost as much as the time and inconvenience difference. Plus I know it is done properly, and don't have to take the risk of door dings at the crowded Dealer facility, which is always jammed with cars.
I watched this Dealer do oil changes during the buying process. They do not warm the engines properly before draining the old oil, and they use a bulk oil (pumped from a tank) of unknown brand and quality.
At first I thought it was the product, Mequire's, but I tried other things and the door and dash leather just don't seem to absorb any cleaner/conditioner well. I fear if I have to put too much elbow grease into it I may end up wearing down the textured surface.
Any input would be appreciated.
- seating surfaces
- headrest surfaces
- stearing wheel cover
- shift lever cover
Had this conversation before - but still contend that while more complicated, the Av oil change is less messy than most cars. Lexus is now converting to cartridge style filters as well - would expect that the major aftermarket filter mfgrs. will catch up soon. Call it old technology if you will, but certainly a bit more environmentally responsible. And, also the same way about the dealers - the only time they will ever see my Av is if it ever needs warranty work.
I think our points of view will depend on what other cars we have serviced. Of the 18 cars I have owned since the 60s, the Avalon oil change is the third most messy. Of the 4 vehicles in my family now, it is the second most messy. Two have "conventional" filters that protrude downward from the engine; both can be replaced in seconds without spilling a drop or ever contacting used oil. One ('94 Maxima) has a conventional filter mounted with the bottom facing up. This is far and away the messiest oil filter mounting design I have ever encountered. Once the filter is loosened a couple of turns, a pint of old oil leaks out onto the engine. I have to pack the area around the mounting boss with a dozen absorbent paper towels, then remove them by hand after unscrewing the filter.
The Avalon oil change is neat until you have to pull out the oil-soaked filter element and clean off all of the old oil that remains adhered to the internal surfaces of the housing (canister) with rags. I end up with oily rags to dispose of instead of oily paper towels.
Toyota claims, in their service manual, they switched to this design because the used filter element can be incinerated, reducing the volume of solid trash they generate. I can buy that line of reasoning. Of course, my local dealer seems not impressed with that rationale; they just toss the used elements in the dumpster with the conventional used filters. The trade-off for less solid waste is Technicians will have increased exposure to contact with a known carcinogen (unless the Techs are in the habit of wearing disposable plastic gloves, which then end up in the trash).