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#34 of 149 Maint Light by jamesgang Jul 18, 2005 (1:44 am)
It is very simple - but I can't tell you how!!!! However, it is detailed in your owner's manual. It'll take you longer to look up the procedure than it will to reset it. After having mine changed at the dealer, they did not bother to reset. I watched it go from flashing - to steady on - to OFF when I did the second change myself. I'm not one for reading manuals, but learned a lot about this car by skimming through it. -- solved a 'vibration type noise' -- discovered the 'black-box' -- break-in driving suggestions -- when not to use the traction control Little things along these lines. Usually my 'used car' purchases do NOT even have the manual included. Replies to this message: geekay (Jul 18, 2005 12:03 pm)
#35 of 149 Re: Maint Light [jamesgang] by geekay Jul 18, 2005 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: jamesgang (Jul 18, 2005 1:44 am) Thanks, shoulda done that to begin with but did not, so thanks again for pointing the way.Have a good un, Geekay
#36 of 149 Scraping noise from the left front by mjd39 Aug 01, 2005 (11:32 am)
I have an 04 XB and I have a scraping noise when I decelerate and turn the wheel left. I am waiting on the dealer to call me back but I wanted to know if anybody else has had this problem?
#37 of 149 Re: Armor All Mistake! [sweetrthncandi] by tccowboy07702 Aug 01, 2005 (11:43 pm)
Replying to: sweetrthncandi (Jun 10, 2005 6:37 am) I did the same exact thing. Mine was taking a long time to fade so i just took a paper towel with some water on it and wiped all of it off. Wasn't too hard and it should work for you. Worst case scenario, you'll have to just wait. With time, it will all come off.   tccowboy
#38 of 149 Re: maintenance schedule [lalagimp] by johnnyringo Aug 02, 2005 (7:33 am)
Replying to: lalagimp (May 23, 2005 11:09 am) If you read the manual you will see that the recomended milege to oil change is 5000 miles... 5w 30w... standard oil... not synthetic... believe it... Although IMO I don't think synthetics are bad... just saying you don't need to change your oil at 3000miles... you would be wasting money...
#39 of 149 Re: Oil Change on xB [pinkeshp] by johnnyringo Aug 02, 2005 (7:37 am)
Replying to: pinkeshp (May 25, 2005 4:24 am) one common misconception is that the manufactures use break in oil... Not true... In the past some cars did use break in oil but now days almost all cars use just regular oil... I'm not sure why the dealer said to bring in at 1k... the warrenty states every 5k... my dealer said 5k and the manual says 5k... good enough for me.
#40 of 149 Re: Maint Reqd Light [geekay] by johnnyringo Aug 02, 2005 (7:41 am)
Replying to: geekay (Jul 17, 2005 5:42 am) read the manual... you turn off your car... then hold down the odometer reset button then start your car while still holing the button and hold for about 5-10 seconds... worked for me... but read the manual tha is in your glove box!
#41 of 149 Re: oil [hal9001] by ruble Aug 03, 2005 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: hal9001 (May 24, 2005 11:58 am) Hi crazed I was in the autoparts biz for 25 years before I retired the purolator are good so are hastings but the best are WIX filters hands down!!
#42 of 149 Re: Synthetic Oil?? [genee] by davebehrens Aug 07, 2005 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: genee (Nov 18, 2004 10:24 am) I have used Mobil 1 in all my vehicles since 1994, and have NEVER had an oil burning vehicle, even though I keep them for 200,000+ miles. Additional advantages are slightly better mileage, easier starting in cold weather, and CHEAPER TO MAINTAIN. I myself change the Mobil 1 oil every 10,000 miles, with an oil filter change every 5,000 miles. This regimen is actually less work and cheaper than petroleum based oil and a filter change every 3,000 miles.   My son's new Scion xB had it's oil changed to Mobil 1 (and a new filter) on the first day he brought it home.   Take those "free" oil change coupons to the Scion dealer and ask him to give you a free filter for each one. Then:   1. If you have an automatic trans, ask for 2 or 3 quarts of Toyota Type T-IV auto trans fluid for each coupon also. Then drain and replace the trans fluid when you change the oil (10,000 mile intervals). There is a drain plug on the trans pan that loosens with a 10mm Allen wrench. You will need less than 3 quarts of T-IV fluid to replace the amount that drains, since the torque converter doesn't drain. I ALSO HAVE NEVER HAD A TRANS PROBLEM WITH ANY VEHICLE I HAVE MAINTAINED WITH THIS REGIMEN.   2. If you have a manual trans, ask for something else, like a set of wiper inserts, or two filters for each coupon. DON'T FORGET TO PUT IN MOBIL 1 SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL IN YOUR MANUAL TRANS. It's easy to do yourself, but if you lack the confidence, bring both synthetic oils to the dealer and instruct him to install both for you.
#43 of 149 Re: The first 3 oil [iluvmysephia1] by davebehrens Aug 07, 2005 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (May 25, 2005 6:16 am) If you are worried about metal fragments in the oil pan, why not install a trans pan plug with a neodymium magnet in it when you switch to Mobil 1??? You can get them on ebay, or make them yourself by purchasing the magnets on ebay and a spare drain plug from Toyota.

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