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#330 of 399 Re: Coolant Change When? [bostonoriole] by bearcrkrd Apr 04, 2008 (11:50 pm)
Replying to: bostonoriole (Mar 27, 2008 8:12 am) "Toyota Red" coolant is a 90,000 - 100,000 mile coolant. Some shops have a machine that pumps out the old, but many just drain and fill. A local Toyota dealership told me recently, concerning a 2001 Carmry 4 cyl, they just drain and fill. Just under 2 gallons comes out. They add a gallon of Toyota Red coolant, and the rest water. The Pump is something like $125 - 150 +, drain and fill should be $69.95 or thereabouts. If you don't mind the extra $, 60,000 miles drain and fill should do the trick. I had a 2001 Tacoma 4cyl which I did myself at 60,000. Drained, filled with water and drove around for a few minutes. Repeated twice more. It was very thorough for a backyard job. I still have one gallon left. You want to mix 50/50, and after all that I didn't have to add a full 2 gallons. I believe the Sienna will hold more. That Camry has 108,000 miles and will have the drain and fill done at the next oil change/tire rotation. Did not want to wait this long, but it's not mine anymore and could not get it done sooner.
#331 of 399 fluids by cptplt Apr 12, 2008 (8:03 pm)
brake fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb water, some european manufacturers say to change it every 2 years no matter what.   I don't know about the Toyota longlife coolant but the GM ones were giving people lots of problems and it was advisable to change it before the recommended 90K. I just did mine at 45K.
#332 of 399 1999 Sienna ArmRest Covers? by bobintampa Apr 28, 2008 (6:55 am)
Anyone ever replace just the center armrest covers for the two front seats in a 1999 Sienna? Just called a local dealer and the fellow said it looks like you have to purchase the whole armrest - which didn't make a lot of sense to me. Thanks in advance for your help! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 28, 2008 10:52 am)
#333 of 399 Re: 1999 Sienna ArmRest Covers? [bobintampa] by ateixeira Apr 28, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: bobintampa (Apr 28, 2008 6:55 am) I'd call a local upholstery shop. I bet they can very nearly match it.   Look under Autos - Upholstery in your yellow pages.
#334 of 399 Re: Replacement rear shock? [freebird] by hogsettm May 08, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: freebird (Aug 09, 2004 7:37 am) What shocks did you get and how do you like them. I was thinking about getting KYB GR-2 gas shocks from tirerack.com for $22 each but don't know anything about them or if they need to be a certian size or length. Appreciate it.
#335 of 399 Need alignment, is it covered if < 12K miles? by pgrunner Jun 23, 2008 (1:14 pm)
I have a 2008 Sienna bought in Dec '07. It's got about 6K miles on it. I need to get the wheels re-aligned. Someone told me since this should be covered under warranty since the car is still under 12K. Is this true? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2008 12:26 pm)
#336 of 399 Re: Need alignment, is it covered if < 12K miles? [pgrunner] by ateixeira Jun 24, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: pgrunner (Jun 23, 2008 1:14 pm) It should be under the first year "adjustment" period, so I would think so...
#337 of 399 Replacing 2005 Sienna Brake Lights by robj1 Jun 30, 2008 (4:31 pm)
I need to replace the brake light bulb for my 2005 Sienna, I undid the two bolts, but the light assmbly still does not want pull off easily. I am afraid to really tug it and break something, am I missing a step here, some unknown screw somewhere or extra step? I miss the old cars, where you just pulled back the carpet or cover and replaced it w/out taking any screws out. Thanks
#338 of 399 Sienna LX 2006 AWD - tire brst by abhayt Jul 09, 2008 (7:36 pm)
This morning the Michellin tire on my Sienna burst on the highway, I have about 22,000 miles on it. Will the warranty cover the rire ?
#339 of 399 Sienna 60k service - yes or no? Bad mpg by terry2002 Jul 10, 2008 (8:37 pm)
Is the 60K recommended service worth it for my 2002 Sienna (now at 66K miles) ? Dealer fee is $400, includes repl. engine air filter, rotate tires maybe spark plugs (tho the guy said I had platinum and didn't need replacement), replace PCV valve and replace coolant. Plus "inspections" of 14 other things. But I managed to dig out the service book from pvs owner. He had 45k service where they also replaced the coolant and air filter. I am ok with a new air filter now, but some of the car sites say coolant is only every 30,000 miles, which means I have a ways to go if that's true. Four hundred smacks seems like a lot. MPG: This car gets 15 mpg city. Spozed to be 19 according to specs. My 99 Sienna would get me from Indy to South Haven on one tank of gas. Ideas?

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