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The dealer...yeah got to the dealer. The should fix it FREE! I found that with my dealer, there balancing machine was not the best, and I wanted my weight on the inside of the wheel, so as not to put ugly weights on the iutside. The dealer put the weights on the outside. I asked them about it, and they took them off. Thats it, just took them off. No weights on any tires. I ended up at Sears of all places, got my wheels balanced, the way I wanted, and they actually did a great job. I did get the grill about thats not the preferred way to do it, but it seems they put 'em the right spots. I would not go there for anything else, but a balancing.
I made an appointment for next friday to have the dealer look at my car and hopefully he will be able to correct the shimmy problem as well as the problem I am having with my climate control as I can lower the temp. setting but to raise the temp. setting I have to turn the dial about 20 times for it to work but hopefully they will correct this so I can just go on enjoying my new Solara.
Thanks in advance for the info.
We have never heard of it being necessary or even beneficial, so we declined. We will take it back in at 15K and wonder if we should say yes? Anybody else use it? Anyone think it is necessary? thx, debbie
Would that be the same product as "Pro-Lube" which my dealer recommended? Maybe it is the "Toyota" version of Dura Lube or something.
I will try to check into that.. thx, Debbie
Happy with this answer, I went to the local auto parts store and bought the Valvoline Synpower fuel injector cleaner. I'll put it in my next tank. Hopefully this'll work instead of paying $100 for the injectors to be cleaned by the dealership, considering it's probably a minor buildup.
Is there any info on whether Toyota will introduce a NEW Solara for MY 2003 or will the current model soldier on for another year? I know that the MY cycles are 5 years and the Solara is just completing it's 4th year so another year of the current style would be understandable. Yet again, the Solara is built on the 'old' Camry platform and it might be more cost effective to move it to the 'new' Camry platform.
BTW, I've followed this paint issue and must say that my 2K SLE (Silverstream) paint is still very glossy and near perfect (Zanio since new) except for a few (maybe 5) very small chips in the leading edge of the hood. I was told that the Solara's paint is 'water based' (no it will not wash off) due to the environmental constraints that Canada has(where the Solara is built). Maybe that is why it is more vunerable to chipping.
M. M. McCloskey - 2K SLE
I had that before on my old Camry....went out on a limb and replaced the fuel filter (clogged beyond belief) and it solved it.
Now why would a Toyota never need a fuel filter replacement? I was under the impression that this was just part of regular maintenance every 50,000 or so miles.
It's filter...it's supposed to clog eventually. When it's clogged you don't want to see the crap that comes out.
Back when I had my Camry, the dealership did stock them, which costs $30 for the filter.
So I went to Pep Boys and picked one up (Purolator) for $20. For the first time you change, it let a shop do it (nuts are one super tight).
My before was severely hesitating....did all the tune-ups (including distributor cap, rotor, & wires) with not much success. So I got the fuel filter replace (after several failed attempts), and my usual mechanic didn't even think about the fuel filter....I just took a wild guess -- seeing the electrical system was fine....time to attack the fuel system.
thanks for the info 8u6hfd!
With the engine off, disconnect the hose from the throttle body (helps to undo the air filter also).
Lay plenty of towels on the bottom of the throttle body, wedged into the butterfly. Spray the sides of the throttle body (do not spray directly in) while wiggling the butterfly (easier if you rotate the spring), replace towels as needed until it's clean.
Slap every thing back together ASAP
Start the car (it will be hard to start, because we flooded the engine a bit) and don't be suprised to see some smoke from the tail pipe (it's normal).
THe first time you do it, it may take up to an entire can. It was something I used to do with every oil change.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=568&568&e=9&u=/nm/20020530/bs_nm/autos_quality_dc
fastdriver
Just wonder, where do these statistics come from??? Who goes out and counts car problems? Is this information based on cars returned to the dealer for broken parts, or service?
I want to put in some Xenon like Acuras and Audis have.
Will this be ok for the daytime running lights?
Headlight bulbs: if you want to do a HID conversion, kiss your high beams goodbye. But TRD Japan does have a H4 HID kit that will keep the high beams also.
The back bumper is yellowing. I've seen postings quite a while ago about this. What are people doing? getting a repaint paid for by Toyota?
1. Low brake fluid level (top off as necessary). This you can check yourself
2. There's air in the brake lines (bleed the brakes).
WebG - for every complaint you have about your car [note that, WebG - just YOUR car] - I can finding a matching superlative about MY car. And I will freely admit that ANY carmaker can make a lemon. Can you please stop generalizing?
And if ya wanna spend $30-$46K for a GM, go ahead. It's your money. But don't compare apples to oranges. I'd say go ride a Lexus GS 300/430 and then compare, but then you'd probably blindly rip Toyota for that also...
And for goodness sake, the paint problem happens to a lot of other makes, not just ours!!! If you don't like to save the environment, just say so.
My apologies to the rest of the forum for this tirade.
"WebG - for every complaint you have about your car [note that, WebG - just YOUR car] - I can finding a matching superlative about MY car."(silversolara)
Good for you! Congrats! What sort of feedback would you like to give about your car, since it is "superlative"!!! Have not read anything of substance about your vehicle, good or bad. What are you, a car salesman! You seem a bit emotional, IMO, about reading what you don't want to see. Relax, give some feedback, and please stop flaming!
Jrays: Have not seen you post anything brilliant about your car! Your last 5 posts, seem more like flames than anything, too!