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#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!
#1491 of 4692 ectrimm Vibration by bikeman3 Jul 22, 2004 (7:48 am)
Most SUVs have this "Quirk", SUVs are not aerodynamic vehicles, what your feeling is wind drag, nothing to worry about, buy a car if you can't deal with it.
#1492 of 4692 Wind harmonics/vibrations inside vehicle... by buckeye1 Jul 22, 2004 (9:16 am)
Are common to most vehicles. Open a back window in a sedan...with front windows closed and air passing the back window at high rate will cause an irritating noise/vibration. To releive the noise, merely open a front window a few inches.   This "noise" factor is similar to blowing air across a bottle and getting the humming sound.
#1493 of 4692 Wind by typesix Jul 22, 2004 (10:38 am)
"Click and Clack" mentioned on their radio show about a month ago that many of the cars they have driven recently have the same wind noise problem with the back windows. They did not mention any names, however.
#1494 of 4692 The V6 does NOT require premium gas by sdanders Jul 22, 2004 (10:42 am)
It is designed to, and satisfactorily does, run on 87 pump octane gas. It is possible to squeeze out about a 1 mpg increase in mileage by using premium over regular (I have tested this several times with different brands), it is NOT worth paying a premium of .40/gal. to gain this small increase in efficiency. I have no pinging or knocking....read the owners manual regarding gas required Replies to this message: 2003tls (Jul 29, 2004 2:58 pm)
#1495 of 4692 04 v6 by wain Jul 22, 2004 (10:43 am)
I use only regular gas

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