Toyota

The Drive-a-Toyota Act
Wall Street Journal "...this [CAFE] debate is a test of who has more clout in today's Democratic Congress -- the men and women who work in American factories, or the affluent greens on both coasts who can afford to pay a premium to own a Prius to indulge their concern about global warming." complete article... 1 Aug 2007 23:15

RAV4 Transmission Behavior Problem
Vehicle - 2007 RAV4 FWD (2WD) 4 cylinder, automatic. Problem - When the cruise control is used, the transmission downshifts/upshifts frequently when small inclines are encountered. If the cruise control is not used, the transmission does not shift in the same manner on the same inclines - in other words - if you... 27 Jun 2007 09:19

Gas pump accuracy?
I write down what my Prius says my average MPG was when I fill up. Then I calculate from the miles and gallons pumped what my average MPG was and write that down. They rarely agree, and almost always the pump says my MPG was less than my Prius said. But once in a while, the pump MPG is higher than the Prius MPG, an... 2 Jul 2007 12:28

Watch out for CARMAX
If one pair of pants is worth 56 million dollars.....this should be worth about a billion... On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:26:38 GMT, "Stephen Horrillo" <advancit(a)REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote: The following is from a complaint I just register with the BBB. If you've had similar problems ... 23 Jun 2007 07:31

Head gasket set brand recommendations & ?'s re: 89 Cressida head install.
-Any suggestions on brands? Is whatever comes from Autozone, Discount Auto, Napa going to work fine? Any brands to definitely avoid? Apparently the shop that built my engine a couple of years ago used Victor Reinz. -What about new head bolts? Do the sets normally come with bolts? Or are there better options I sh... 26 May 2007 04:45

securikey+ programming and manual
I have a 1997 Camry, which I have (2) securikey+, but both of them are broken. Are there replacement keys available? Also could you please forward me the pdf. for the reprogramming so I can get that done when I do find replacements. My e-mail is "email"BSparks294(a)comcast.net"email" Thank you for your help. ... 21 May 2007 19:11

Vermont could clear way for new U.S. emissions rules
I saw this article and thought the comment on Toyota hybrids near the bottom was interesting- "While hybrid technology has raised manufacturing costs, Toyota Motor Corp., maker of the Prius hybrid, expects cost-cutting on hybrid production to make the cars as profitable as traditional gasoline models by 2010. B... 14 May 2007 22:45

2000 sienna - change transmission fluid
I have a sienna year 2000. Anyone have information on changing the transmission fluid; no of quarts required, number left in car etc. Comments? ... 5 Apr 2007 12:24

OIl Pump - Yaris
On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:30:23 -0000, "L2007" <removemebayremovemecity(a)removemeeasy.removemecom> wrote: A neighbour had her Yaris engine written off as the oil pump failed. I believe some Toyota engines do not have the oil pump interlocked with the crank shaft and taken off the timing belt. Is that so? Is the... 3 Apr 2007 23:10

Alarm
Hi, I have a 2000 Toyota corolla with the TVSS security system and the alarm is activating itself even if I have not set it on with the key button (just locking doors manually). The neighbours are not happy nor am I at 3am and the only way to stop it is disconnect the car battery. Doe anyone know if there is a ... 3 Apr 2007 13:17