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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 12, 2007 5:23 pm) Apparently Toyota said it was owner neglect and wanted $7,000 to install a new or recon engine, I'm not sure. They were still paying their car off for years but it was undriveable. I always had my oil changed at a Toyota dealer, so I couldn't be held "liable for not maintaining the vehicle" if I did get the sludge problem. This transmission thing does seem to be following a similar track. If some cars have problems and some don't, you would think Toyota would want to get a bad one, take it apart and figure out what is wrong, and fix the problem once and for all. Then again, I don't understand these greater minds.
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 12, 2007 5:23 pm) The '07 Limited I bought 2 weeks ago has yet to do the hesitation rev-up thing but I want to be ready. Still only 500 miles on the car. So far, so good. Thanks. |
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Replying to: fin (Feb 12, 2007 5:50 pm) Bob
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Replying to: alan_s (Feb 12, 2007 5:48 pm) Bob
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 12, 2007 6:22 pm) As the oil viscosity increased as it deteriorated there was reduced lubrication and hence the problem. I switched to synthetics based on the theory that if a synthetic takes longer to break down and is more durable in high temperatures, my engines would be less likely to develop the problem, however later a Toyota mechanic told me that they had seen problems emerge even when synthetics were used. Luck of the draw I guess. We are getting off-topic, so Pat's venerable hammer may shortly descend upon us... 
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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 12, 2007 12:40 pm) Are you thinking of the IS by any chance? My 2000 GS300 had a cabin size very close to my 92 LS400. Speaking of the IS... I figure the IS300 body, chasis, and drivetrain are good candidates for replacing the Camry and ES when the time comes, hopefully sooner than later.
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 12, 2007 6:14 pm) Roland
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Replying to: rpfingsten (Feb 13, 2007 4:28 am) |
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 12, 2007 5:23 pm) I am not trying to say your car doesn't have a problem, but how do you "step" on the gas while rolling through a yield. Is it a quick "jab" maybe 1/3 way down, or a gentle "roll" of your foot to say 1/3 down? It does make a difference, the accelerator is so sensitive that the computer can get confused quite easily. For example, a quick stab at the pedal followed by an ever so slight reduction in pressure can make the car downshift and rev the engine then immediately cut back the revs. I really think this is what you are feeling. With my Av I had a slight learning curve with the scenario you mention (yield sign) I find the car is most responsive to slow even pressure of the gas pedal, rather than a immediate push to 1/3 or 1/2 open throttle. Of course if I need to merge in a hurry (quite common here in NJ) I just mash it to the floor and get an immediate downshift.
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Replying to: rpfingsten (Feb 13, 2007 4:28 am) Bob |
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