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#1481 of 4692 plastic cover by herzogtum71 Jul 18, 2004 (12:12 pm)
Thanks, wain. I'm tempted to snap off the pin, too.   Would the design with pin possibly add strength to the wiper arm and help keep it from sagging under the weight of ice and snow? I wouldn't think so, but it's the only thing I can think of to explain the design if it isn't a design screw up.
#1482 of 4692 Humming sound by flboater Jul 20, 2004 (4:36 pm)
My '03 Toyoya Highlander Limited V6 Automatic makes a humming sound in the engine compartment when the key is placed in the ignition but not turned on. Car has been at the dealer three times for a toal of 15 days. The dealer, on the advice of Toyota techs, replaced the ECM computer, then a solenoid in the transmission. After all this we were told "this is normal" !! I have listened to several other like vehicles and here no sound. Has anyone out there experienced this?
#1483 of 4692 by thoon Jul 20, 2004 (5:04 pm)
My car makes the same humming sound. Never had it checked out though. Replies to this message: flboater (Jul 21, 2004 6:32 pm)
#1484 of 4692 poor mpg by mpg Jul 21, 2004 (11:28 am)
My new 04, V6, 4WD, highlander is getting about 12 mpg and has a severe hesitation when accelerating from very slow speed. A dealer said this was normal. I disagree. What do you suggest? Matt Replies to this message: wain (Jul 21, 2004 3:46 pm)
#1485 of 4692 Re: poor mpg [mpg] by wain Jul 21, 2004 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: mpg (Jul 21, 2004 11:28 am) do you live in san francisco?   Mine in mixed driving gets 19.5 - 20.5 26 at steady 65 with air on
#1486 of 4692 Re: [thoon] by flboater Jul 21, 2004 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: thoon (Jul 20, 2004 5:04 pm) Thanks for the reply about the hum in the car. It may be normal, who knows? You would think that Toyota engineers would know if it is or isn't before they replaced all these parts. We were finally told that it's a small pump that circulates oil through the transmission so it won't start dry. I've talked to many mechanics and they have never heard of such a thing. It doesn't seem to affect the operation of the car.
#1487 of 4692 Off-road performance by dv8er Jul 21, 2004 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: landdriver (Jul 17, 2004 9:45 am) I have one last question and I need some very honest opinions from those of you who drive your Highlanders on more than just blacktop and concrete.   I'm curious to the true off-road capabilities of the Highlander. Granted, I do not expect this to be a rock-hopping Jeep Wrangler or Hummer H2 (If I needed that type of vehicle, I'd buy one), but I'm interested in it's ability to navigate on non-paved surfaces and muddy/gravel/remote roads and trails that are moderately-to-lightly demanding.
#1488 of 4692 Gas for 4 or 6 Cylinders by jrh Jul 22, 2004 (4:34 am)
Close to purchasing a HL. Test drove the v6 and performance was fine. Just read that the v6 requires premium gas while 4 does not. Premium gas could add up over time.   Are people using premium in the v6?   Also, does anyone consider the 4 cylinder 4x4 to be under-powered?   Was set on the v6, but the 4 cylinder may be less expensive in the long run. I do not plan on towing anything (just a wife and two growing boys.) Replies to this message: loucapri (Jul 22, 2004 7:05 am) jrh (Jul 22, 2004 2:12 pm) kads (Jul 22, 2004 7:24 pm) lyou (Aug 04, 2004 12:33 pm)
#1489 of 4692 Re: Gas for 4 or 6 Cylinders [jrh] by loucapri Jul 22, 2004 (7:05 am)
Replying to: jrh (Jul 22, 2004 4:34 am) I have a 4 cyl FWD, usually me and my wife and the baby. I think it drives ok, just like a normal "car".   I think some people who drive the v6 think the 4 cyl is under power. I really doubt that the v6 has that much power anyway. They are just numbers and in order to get to that number, we are talking about hitting 5000-6000rpm. How many people really drive their car like that?   The best way for you to decide is to take the whole family to take a test drive. Test on both 4 and 6 on the same route and you can make your choice. Also, if you want to keep the car for long team, yes, gas price is a factor too. Replies to this message: jrh (Jul 22, 2004 2:12 pm)
#1490 of 4692 Back Windows dependent on other windows by ectrimm Jul 22, 2004 (7:15 am)
It's beyond me why you cannot let the back windows down without opening part of one of the front windows. Nor can I open the moon-roof fully without having a window open. This is obviously a design problem. The vibration is so bad that I cannot leave the back windows down!

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