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I also checked with the dealership about this and they also mentioned the same thing and said they would be doing this only during the 30,000 mile service.
I just put the post to get some info if anybody has any idea.
But unfortunately you did not have the common sense to understand it :shades:
Does anybody know if there are any cleaners available in market which can be used to clean them? I have used Meguars and Armoral sprays and cleaning cloths but they did not work.
Thanks for the information.
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Does anybody know if there is a TSB for evaporator replacement for 2009 Camry? I had bad odour coming out from my A/C and last week when i reported this problem during servicing, the technician mentioned that there is a TSB for the evaporator and he would be replacing it after ordering the parts.
Please let me know if anybody is aware of the TSB and can provide some more details on that.
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The other problem, the "base" problem, is that in most cases these coatings simply "wash" off of the evaporator vanes over time and repetitive use of the A/C as a dehumidifier.
Here we are 20 years later and the experiment continues.
IMO the simplest and safest solution is to not use the A/C system EXCEPT for actual cooling needs and/or always leave the windows down slightly during the night or when parked for long periods.
Airsept(.com) has an EED which offers an "active" solution.
But after the replacement, whenever i am starting my engine. i hear water or some fluid flowing inside the car, Its like water flowing through a channel or something. Is this normal?
That's because Toyota's HVAC supplier, NipponDenso, Denso US, has a patent on a unique two-layer airflow feature. In essence this design ALWAYS uses some level of recirculate.
My servicing is due at 27,500 but its now 27,900 miles, This is my 6th servicing and ideally it should coincide with 30,000 miles so should i do the major servicing which needs to be done at 30,000 or should i wait till 30,000 and then go again for that servicing?
Also after my evaporator was replaced as part of the TSB. the car sometimes shivers/vibrates when i put on the A/C while reversing the car or when its in idle state. Its worse when i put the defogger on as well.
Please advise what all servicing needs to be done as part of the 30,000 miles and it it a problem if ther servicing is due and car runs for few more 100 miles after the service due date?
Thanks,
Clean the idle air bypass port/system if it has one.
What exactly is this Fuel induction service?
Likewise for the air cleaner: you could probably pick one up at Pep Boys or Canadian Tire (depending on your country of origin) and pop it in yourself. It's not that complicated.
Pick yourself up a service/shop manual for your car and familiarize yourself with some of these routine maintenance procedures; you can then either save some bucks by performing them yourself, AND/OR save some bucks by demonstrating to the service department that they can't intimidate you with unneeded, expensive repairs.
Good luck!
Michael
Do they have a lifetime of just 30 K miles?
which tires are the best?
Thanks,
Is there any quick fix I can try before taking it to the dealer? Is a shot of wd40 on the hinges worthwhile or should i be looking for special automotive grease?
Thank you for everyone's help.
I researched the issue to death and went with Michelin Primacy MXV4 with a 60,000 mile treadwear warranty. They are number 1 on tirerack.com consumer reviews and they are rated number 1 in the late 2009 Consumer Reports test of passenger car V and H rated tires.
My Primacys improved the car's handling even though they are only H rated. The tires now have 19,000 miles on them and show almost no tread wear wear.
We put them on the wife's 2002 Lexus ES300 as well and are very satisfied.
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Does anybody know if Michellin Energy MXV4 are good tires?
Yokohama AVID ENVigor for 2009 LE and they really good.
I am feeling a little vibration on the accelerator pedal when driving on slow speeds till 50 miles and hour, It goes away when it goes beyond 60 MPH.
It usually happens when you drive long distance on highway and then you are driving inside city.
But after sometime it goes away.
I can feel the vibration whole time but while returing on highway it was not there and now its not present. Its really annoying.
when i first reported this to my toyota dealer, they said the tires need replacement and then it will go away and not with new tires as well its happening intermittently. Also the car is not going perfectly straight on highways. It leans towards left.
does anybody know what could be the problem?
This is very annoying. I told the dealer and they said they cleaned the brake drums but still it has not resolved the problem.
Does anybody know what could be the problem?
Also what wipers are the best?
Make doubtly sure no one in your family uses left foot braking or continually rests a foot lightly on the brake pedal, both, either, will result in warped rotors fairly quickly.
does fitting Xenon lights need a powerful battery?
Sylvania makes a wonderful product....or two. You have a choice between "brightest", which has a considerably shorter life-span than stock....or just "brighter", which is an improvement over stock ......and lasts ALMOST as long.
Check any local car parts store; they ALL have 'em, ranging in price from around $15 per lamp.
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Michael
Michael
I want to trade my car in so bad...
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About $20 ..... and do it yourself .... instructions for replacement in owner's manual.
This is about the only routine maintenacne item where dealer labor is a ripoff.
Owner's manual says 30,000 miles ..... mine get dirty every 15,000 .... I change engine air filter OEM & Cabin filter at 15K intervals ...... cabin filter gets dirtier faster ...... cannot figure out why in both locations ..... Kansas City & Gulf Breeze FL ...... neither are dusty climate.