Toyota

1998 Toyota Avalon timing belt question
Joe: I will have the timing belt changed soon; but, I don't understand why I should worry too much about it. Granted, Toyota states that it should be done every 6 years or 90K. Since the previous owner didn't use the car that much (after all, 72K in 10 years), I don't see why there should be any hurry about it. ... 29 Dec 2007 12:54

Is this 7MGE overheating or some other issue?
'90 Supra with a 7MGE non-turbo. New fan clutch, radiator, thermostat, water pump, fresh rebuild on the engine. Radiator and overflow tank filled to correct levels. After a few miles of running, the gauge shows it running well on the hot side. However, when I turn it off and immediately restart, or even just to ... 21 Nov 2007 13:46

P0135 P0141 and P0155 code with brand new O2 sensor
I have a 01 Lexus IS300 , my OBDII reader show these three code P0135 ,P0141 and P0155 , and they happen to be O2 Heater , so I went ahead and changed out the o2 sensor, I purchased a Bosch universal sensor 4 wires. ( well, I bought them online and they happen to be 4 wires o2 sensor for ford , but then I assume al... 13 Nov 2007 09:01

Cleaning out the airduct?
Okay, well there is that mildew smell I have smelt while turning on the airconditioner in one of our vehicles. Some have said to clean with a mild solution. Now, excuse my ignorance, but I have no clue where to start. Is this directly where the air filter is? Teach me! ... 22 Oct 2007 13:19

Jack stands
Where do you place the jack stands when you jack up a Avalon or Camry. If the jack is located where you're supposed to put it, where the two marks are ahead of the rear wheels, where do you put the jackstands? ... 19 Oct 2007 01:10

Oil and Filter Change
I'm going to follow BadGolferMan's lead, and start changing my own oil. There's a great CD-ROM that comes with the book "Auto Upkeep - Basic Car Care" by Michael E. Gray. On the CD is a great checklist of things to do when changing your car's oil. Here it is: -- Upon completion of this activity, you wil... 25 Nov 2007 19:57

'98 Prizm stumble on acceleration
'98 Prizm, 5spd, 100K. Pretty bad stumble whenever I try to accelerate, regardless of initial speed. Idles fine, Runs fine at speed, throws no codes. Replaced spark plugs, PCV valve, no change. Connected to OBD computer and data, like MAP, spark advance -- changes as you would expect under acceleration. I have put... 9 Oct 2007 01:51

1991 Cressida Timing
I have a 91 Toyota Cressida that I'm replacing the timing belt on. But I cant find any timing marks to line up. Can someone please tell me how to set the timing on this 24 valve Dual Cam beast? Are there marks that I'm not seeing? Or is there a secret? ... 6 Oct 2007 17:59

mobile 1
I have 2007 corolla,my wife don't put on a lot miles (8000 per year) I am wondering if it would pay to put in synthetic oil and change it once a year. ... 17 Oct 2007 09:52

Air Filter
I'll probably stick with the stock, OEM air filter for the Camry, though I'll likely change out the stock oil filter for a Mobil 1 or Amsoil model--probably the Amsoil because the Mobil oil filter has rough threads, not as smooth as I had expected. I think the Amsoil oil filter is model Ea010 or Ea0010 IIRC. S... 10 Oct 2007 12:52