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#14662 of 14761 Re: '06 Avalon- O2 sensors and intake manifold replacement for $1,800 [Modad55] by ange Jan 23, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: Modad55 (Jan 10, 2009 11:41 am) I have a 2005 and they replaced the intake manifolds to try to minimize the hesitation in the transmission shifting at slow speeds. It helped but did not resolve the problem. The manifolds should be covered by Toyota. Ask what do the manifolds have to do with check engine light? I think you are entitled to free manifolds costs. Good Luck
#14663 of 14761 Potential New to me Owner for Taxi use by theroyalmike Jan 26, 2009 (10:44 pm)
Hi Considering buying a couple of Avalon’s for a Taxi service and have some questions. Any opinions on using Avalon as a Taxi Trying to piece together service recommendations for Avalon any one have a copy of Toyota recommendations. Do they have factory running lights as standard as I am in Canada but will probably buy from the USA What grade fuel are you running is it happy enough on regular or do you need premium What should I look out for when buying used specific to Avalon. Thanks in advance Replies to this message: pcc49 (Jan 26, 2009 11:29 pm) jlsexton (Jan 27, 2009 11:51 am)
#14664 of 14761 Re: Potential New to me Owner for Taxi use [theroyalmike] by pcc49 Jan 26, 2009 (11:29 pm)
Replying to: theroyalmike (Jan 26, 2009 10:44 pm) Hi Mike:   I own a 2006 Avalon Limited and have nothing but praise for the car! It is powerful, roomy and runs on regular! Yes, the owner's manual even says it runs on regular.I think this car will be perfect for a taxi. I have over 100K miles now. I have changed tires once and front brake only. It is quiet and drives very smooth and "effortless"!
#14665 of 14761 Re: Potential New to me Owner for Taxi use [theroyalmike] by jlsexton Jan 27, 2009 (11:51 am)
Replying to: theroyalmike (Jan 26, 2009 10:44 pm) I personally had only one problem of concern, it was with the Limited Smart Key, the vehicle refused to start, acted like it was running, ground the starter. Towed to Toyota, they found nothing, has acted up once after that, disconnected the battery overnight, been good since then, that was September. Large back seat, not a large trunk for a car this size, probably because of the back seat. Found it runs best on Mobil regular, terribly on Sunoco. Mobil I get 22 around town, was up to 34 coming back from my niece's on that long trip. Sunoco I went down to 15-16 around town, only purchased it once. Some off brands were good, doubt if you have them, Quik-Chek, Stewart's Shops also gave good mileage. Good luck, please keep your cold weather up there, I'm tired of clearing my driveway.
#14666 of 14761 Re: Buying an 05 - 07 used Avalon have questions [mackabee] by jlsexton Jan 27, 2009 (11:53 am)
Replying to: mackabee (Aug 13, 2008 4:39 am) Missed you, hate to ask but how's the car business, here in NY it's lousy.
#14667 of 14761 TSB ST002-06 by jim2006 Feb 09, 2009 (3:06 pm)
Hello,     Just an update. I had tsb st002-06, replace steering box, clunking noise, done DEC. 07. That was at 28k, noise stopped everything ok. At 38k, noise started again , brought back to dealer at 39k, Jan. 09. Since out of warranty was told it would be on me. Sent email to Toyota, from Toyota.com page. I stated this seemed to be premature failure and did they think this was right. Toyota contacted the dealer, who contacted me to make an appointment to check car, (Avalon xl 2006). They first tried a new tsb-0296-0819, this puts lots of grease in the steering assembly. That didn't help. The Toyota reginoal rep. said they would pay for a new steering box even though it was out of warranty. The service manager at the dealer said since I paid for the failed attempt tsb-0296-0819, cost $121, the dealer would pick up the labor for the steering box. Work done, noise gone. The service people still are not sure what causes failure. Some think spline gears wear and cause free play. Service manager thinks it's the universal joint, (in steering box), wears and causes free play and clunk noise. All hoped new part (steering box) was better engineered and problem would not recur. New part warranty one year, I will be watching closely. I thought Toyota did the right thing when they did not have to. It gives me a little hope when people stand behind their products and work. Happy Motoring. Replies to this message: sbman (Feb 09, 2009 5:29 pm) branch15_5 (Mar 02, 2009 12:18 pm) jim2006 (Apr 07, 2009 9:28 pm) neil5 (Apr 08, 2009 1:45 am) ron6 (Apr 08, 2009 4:48 am)
#14668 of 14761 Re: TSB ST002-06 [jim2006] by sbman Feb 09, 2009 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: jim2006 (Feb 09, 2009 3:06 pm) Hi Jim, I also just had the clunking noise serviced for 06 Touring under extended warranty 33,000 miles. They did the grease trick and it only reduced it some. I will have to take it back again. Glad to hear that Toyota supported you - as they should have.   My wife's Bonneville has done the same thing. Dealer replaced some steering parts and the noise was gone for about a year. Its back again big time. This will be at my expense and about $300.00. May be a universal design problem for some cars.
#14669 of 14761 Re: Avalon Lemon [wwest] by winifred2 Feb 14, 2009 (1:21 am)
Replying to: wwest (Nov 10, 2008 10:04 am) On 2/9/09 a Regional Field Technical Specialist from Toyota evaluated my Avalon and found a pin or small rod (there are two) in the L. front passenger side brake) that was sticking, and lubricated it to prevent any future occurances. They also, as a courtesy, gave me and additional extended warranty at no additional cost. I am feeling much better about Toyota now. Thank you for having this website.
#14670 of 14761 How much for Extended Warranty for 06 XLS w/44,000 miles by fxshenate Feb 17, 2009 (5:18 pm)
Hello all...not sure if there is an extended warranty forum but if someone could tell me how much I should look to pay for a Toyota Extended Warranty for an 06 Avalon XLS with 44,000 miles. I have no idea. Thanks!! Replies to this message: popsavalon (Feb 17, 2009 5:44 pm)
#14671 of 14761 Re: How much for Extended Warranty for 06 XLS w/44,000 miles [fxshenate] by popsavalon Feb 17, 2009 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: fxshenate (Feb 17, 2009 5:18 pm) Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can get a TOYOTA warranty after the original warranty (36K) expires.   Call 1-800-530-5789, Midwest Toyota, Hutchison, Kansas, for info. They have close to best prices if available. I paid just over $600 for zero deductable, Platinum Warranty for my 07 Avalon.

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