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Re: Armor All Mistake! [sweetrthncandi]
by tccowboy07702
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Aug 01, 2005 (11:43 pm)
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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 
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Re: maintenance schedule [lalagimp]
by johnnyringo
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Aug 02, 2005 (7:33 am)
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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... 
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Re: Oil Change on xB [pinkeshp]
by johnnyringo
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Aug 02, 2005 (7:37 am)
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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.
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Re: Maint Reqd Light [geekay]
by johnnyringo
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Aug 02, 2005 (7:41 am)
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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!
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Re: oil [hal9001]
by ruble
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Aug 03, 2005 (1:55 pm)
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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!!
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Re: Synthetic Oil?? [genee]
by davebehrens
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Aug 07, 2005 (5:48 pm)
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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.
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Re: The first 3 oil [iluvmysephia1]
by davebehrens
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Aug 07, 2005 (5:52 pm)
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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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Re: oil [hal9001]
by davebehrens
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Aug 07, 2005 (5:56 pm)
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Replying to: hal9001 (May 24, 2005 11:58 am)
Try buying the oil filters from Toyota by the case. If sold by the case, the price should be around $4.00 each. I suggest purchasing the "long" version of the filter since it can be used on other Toyota 4 cylinder vehicles (Corolla, Matrix, Rav4, ECHO).
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Re: Paint? [aeroluvr]
by davebehrens
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Aug 07, 2005 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: aeroluvr (Jul 05, 2005 2:58 am)
Order the correct color touch up paint from any Toyota dealer parts department.
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Re: Tires and pressure [tahlequah]
by davebehrens
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Aug 07, 2005 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: tahlequah (Oct 04, 2004 1:19 pm)
I strongly recommend inflating the tires to the maximum pressure stated on the tire itself (yes, there is a statement on the tire in small letters in the maximum load statement). This will give you better gas mileage (less rolling resistance), better handling, longer tire life (since you tires will run cooler from less sidewall flexion), better traction on wet roads (smaller tire "footprint"). The max tire pressure as stated on the tires on a Scion xB is 44 PSIG.
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