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#3574 of 3943 Where do I find maintenance schedule? by sxnhe Apr 12, 2008 (6:26 am)
Hello, I just got a 2006 Highland hybrid with 42000 miles. I went through the owner's maunal and did not see maintenance schedule. I am wondering if there is a seperate manual for the maintenance schedule. Or can I find it somewhere in the web? Thanks for help. Replies to this message: cdptrap (Apr 14, 2008 9:30 am)
#3575 of 3943 Re: weird problems - anyone else? [wwest] by hydro4 Apr 13, 2008 (5:02 am)
Replying to: wwest (Apr 11, 2008 12:24 pm) Perhaps the better question should have been "is there supposed to be a little spring-loaded flap in the fuel filler neck in the HiHy?" I don't recall seeing one, but i never checked before. I think another possibility would be a supposed "fuel bladder" misplacement? I've tried all kinds of ways to get the nozzle positioned in the filler, but nothing seems to work.   The radio problem is frequent and random, and it just started occurring a couple of weeks ago. I would think that if it were standard RFI i would have noticed it before. Maybe not! Thanks loads for the replies! Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 13, 2008 9:35 am)
#3576 of 3943 Re: weird problems - anyone else? [hydro4] by nvbanker Apr 13, 2008 (9:35 am)
Replying to: hydro4 (Apr 13, 2008 5:02 am) Your radio problem sounds like the attenna connection has broken some how, or come out of the port. How to check that, I do not know, as I do not have one of these fine automobiles, but what you're describing sounds like weak signal. The antenna hasn't broken off or been stolen, has it?
#3577 of 3943 Re: Where do I find maintenance schedule? [sxnhe] by cdptrap Apr 14, 2008 (9:30 am)
Replying to: sxnhe (Apr 12, 2008 6:26 am) Yes, there is a separate booklet that has the maintenance schedule. Try the following Toyota link:   http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/index.php   You can enter model, year and mileage and it shows the recommended service. It is not precise but it will help.   Good luck!
#3578 of 3943 Re: Whistling sound in new '08 highlander hybrid [cdptrap] by cdptrap Apr 14, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: cdptrap (Apr 12, 2008 12:19 am) Just want to add that I can hear the "whirl/whistle" at lower speed when the ICE and the electric motors are both ON. This happens when the motor is helping the ICE to move the car along.
#3579 of 3943 Key doesn't work... by newsy2 Apr 20, 2008 (10:41 am)
I just realized my 2nd spare key doesn't work on my new 2008 highlander. it's a new car, and i never tried it before. today is sunday, so tomorrow. i'll call toyota. the dealer is 1000 miles from my house. but any thoughts? thanks Replies to this message: mtairyordge (Apr 25, 2008 9:56 am) ginostef (May 07, 2008 5:53 pm)
#3580 of 3943 Re: Key doesn't work... [newsy2] by mtairyordge Apr 25, 2008 (9:56 am)
Replying to: newsy2 (Apr 20, 2008 10:41 am) Let us know what kind of mileage you get driving to and from the dealership to get the key replaced.
#3581 of 3943 Re: Key doesn't work... [newsy2] by ginostef May 07, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: newsy2 (Apr 20, 2008 10:41 am) You need to have car learn the key fob - check you owner's manual - simple procedure. Good luck.
#3582 of 3943 RH400 a better deal? by stevedebi May 15, 2008 (2:23 pm)
I myself drive a FEH, which can be bought for under 30K (and gets over 30 MPG in town, but I digress), but watching the prices paid forums has brought a question to mind.   I have been noticing that people are paying late 30's and even lower 40's for their HH. I observe that the Lexus RH400 has been selling for 46K or so.   Isn't it a better idea to put in the extra 4-6 K and get a Lexus instead of the HH? It seems to be that it will have better luxury and hold it's value better. Replies to this message: cdptrap (May 16, 2008 10:01 am)
#3583 of 3943 Re: RH400 a better deal? [stevedebi] by cdptrap May 16, 2008 (10:01 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (May 15, 2008 2:23 pm) There is likely not a general-rule that applies to all, it really depends on individual needs. My info is old, as in 2006, so I may be all wrong about the 400h.   Resale value makes sense if we switch cars every 2-3 years. I keep our cars until they "die", so resale is less important to my family.   The 2006 400h and the HH share identical HSD and safety technologies and near identical performance, so I used the HH Limited as the baseline for the 400h. That means the price difference between the two is strictly about additional luxuries. I could not justify the added cost. May be if there is additional safety like a force-field or night-vision overhead display or emergency personal locator service or laser-guided cruise control or collision avoidance system or daily English Tea Service . Others will disagree of course.   The last time I looked in 2006, the 400h had less trunk space and was heavier than the HH. The weight pushed the MPG rating down. For suburbanites who carry few things but people, the 400h is a nice cruiser but I often stuff four large backpacks into the trunk for extended back-country trip; the 400h wouldn't work.   The HH can remain relatively inconspicuous when left at a remote mountain trailhead for 10 days, I would not be comfortable leaving the 400h in such places for that length of time. The HH can sustain some dings slogging through a logging road but I would not want to scratch up a luxury-class 400h.   In terms of driving comfort, the HH is smooth and relatively quiet with a good set of tires. It handles very well for such a tall heavy car and steering response, while not as nimble as the BMW, is certainly good enough for me. It is not a roadster after all. I drove the 400h way back in 2005 and it was not much different than the HH.   Our HH returns about 26 mpg per tank using summer gar and 24 mpg using winter gas. Not bad for a large car that carries a bunch of people with a pile of things stuffed in the trunk. We are happy with its gas-mileage.   So in the end, it seems personal needs will help decide whether the 400h is a better choice.

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