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#10894 of 10948 Spare tire by jackmick656 May 03, 2008 (3:49 pm)
I have never used the spare tire on my 03 HL and I am ready for a set of tires. My question is, can I buy three new Integtity tires and use my spare as the fourth tire? I am concerned about deterioration of the spare over the last five years. Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: mikefm58 (May 04, 2008 6:38 am) lmacmil (May 04, 2008 6:39 am) steve_ (May 04, 2008 8:09 am)
#10895 of 10948 Re: Spare tire [jackmick656] by mikefm58 May 04, 2008 (6:38 am)
Replying to: jackmick656 (May 03, 2008 3:49 pm) I plan on doing exactly that as well. We had to replace a flat tire a couple years ago so I left that one as the spare. Now I need new tires so I'll just buy 3 more of the exact kind.
#10896 of 10948 Re: Spare tire [jackmick656] by lmacmil May 04, 2008 (6:39 am)
Replying to: jackmick656 (May 03, 2008 3:49 pm) I have read the Ford is recommending that tires be replaced after 6 years regardless of mileage. I think the tire companies have similar recommendations. You can probably find more info via a Google search.   I personally wouldn't put a 5 year old tire on one of the driving wheels. I'd keep it as the spare. Replies to this message: steve_ (May 04, 2008 8:09 am)
#10897 of 10948 Re: Spare tire [lmacmil] by steve_ HOST May 04, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: lmacmil (May 04, 2008 6:39 am) Haven't heard the latest but....   "Safety advocates have urged NHTSA to set tire expiration dates -- and NHTSA is yet to rule on those. Sean Kane, president of Safety Research & Strategies, submitted details Wednesday of 108 accidents linked to tread separation of tires more than 6 years old that resulted in 85 deaths."   circlew, "BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires" #694, 25 Dec 2006 7:58 am
#10898 of 10948 Spare tire by jackmick656 May 04, 2008 (9:48 am)
Thanks for the input, gives me a lot to think about. I will probably keep the spare where it is and buy 4 new tires. Any suggestions on tire selection. I live in the low desert of So Cal where the average summer temp is 106 degrees and we see rain maybe twice a year. Thanks again. Replies to this message: lmacmil (May 05, 2008 9:15 am)
#10899 of 10948 Re: 07, 4 cylinder, AWD Question [typesix] by andrelaplume May 05, 2008 (5:33 am)
Replying to: typesix (May 03, 2008 2:04 pm) He's no Mario Andretti! He does have AWD and I guess that dramatically impacts mpg...thought we get 25 highway with our AWD 2006 RAV. Dad feels the vehicle weighs too much for the engine. The service dept now says there is nothing to adjust and that winter gass adititves are probably killing the mpg...should see improvement over the summer. Who Knows! Replies to this message: typesix (May 07, 2008 5:09 pm)
#10900 of 10948 Re: Spare tire [jackmick656] by lmacmil May 05, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: jackmick656 (May 04, 2008 9:48 am) Check out Tirerack.com for reviews of tires in the size you need. Sounds like you don't need to worry about snow traction like us poor suckers in the midwest.
#10901 of 10948 Re: 07, 4 cylinder, AWD Question [andrelaplume] by typesix May 07, 2008 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: andrelaplume (May 05, 2008 5:33 am) 4 cyl AWD also has different gearing than 2wd, the AWD version spins engine faster at highway speeds.
#10902 of 10948 Tranny fluid by jackmick656 May 08, 2008 (4:18 pm)
Checked the tran fluid for the first time in years., ( 03 V6 HL 33,500 miles ) and the fluid color was mud brown in color. So to be on the safe side I took the HL to the local Toyota dealer and had the tranny flushed for $149 and had the radiator flushed fot $99. I plan to keep the Vehicle for at least 10 years so I guess it is time to start pumping $ into her. This is the first $ I have had to spend outside of oil changes and filters. Tires next.
#10903 of 10948 Power Outlet Fuses by staygood Jun 04, 2008 (9:04 am)
Finally determined that fuses for the three power outlets are in the fuse box under the dash. The 10 amp fuse is for the outlet on the "dash" (Outlet No. 1) and the 20 amp fuse is for the outlet on the console (outlet No. 2) plus the outlet in the cargo compartment. Still do not know what the fuse in the engine compartment marked "P/Outlet" is for. Plan to visit the Toyota dealer in Augusta, GA, tomorrow and ask.   I am hoping to provide 12 volts to the cargo area power outlet full time, but need to understand the wiring first. None of the wiring in the compartment in the left rear is "hot" with the ignition switch off.

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