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Scion Owners: Care & Maintenance

157 messages,  Last post on Aug 08, 2010 at 5:00 PM

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#145 of 157 Re: davebehrens... [iluvmysephia1] by beancountant

Jun 13, 2009 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Aug 07, 2005 9:29 pm)
What if you bought your 09 Scion xB used, it's 1st oil change was 5,700 miles. Incidentally, Toyota requires you to change it 5,000 m. I know the theory about changing it 1,000 but I;m stuck in this situation. Does'nt the filter trap those shavings/ gunk from going back to the metals that wear against each other?
Do you have any opinion about how the 2.4 Camry engine should last given adequate maintenance?Thank you in advance.

#146 of 157 Brake pads ay 15K?? by bearguroo

Jul 11, 2009 (10:17 am)

I just took my 09 xD in for its 15K maintenance expecting the standard stuff. They came back and told me that my front brake pads were gone and needed to be replaced. They showed me the pads and yes indeed the pads needed replacement. This has really thrown me for a loop, having to have front brakes done at 15K seems ridiculous.
I drive a lot for my job as a tech and yes about half of that is during heavy traffic. I just can't see that causing that much wear. This is a Scion dealer with a decent reputation that is telling me this. Are the pads that come on the car just not good quality???

#147 of 157 beancountant... by iluvmysephia1

Jul 11, 2009 (10:51 am)

people differ on oil change frequency but one should at least follow their car's manufacturer's maintenance schedules.
 
Just look at how you drive and judge if it's in dusty conditions or under other "severe" driving conditions. I get my car's oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles.
 
The filter will trap metal shavings but people differ on oil change frequency. If in doubt get a L-O-F done every 3,000 miles. I still like that old standard frequency schedule.

#148 of 157 Re: CRACKING DRIVERS SIDE ARM REST. [albs] by plastic96

Aug 27, 2009 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: albs (Jan 31, 2007 10:53 am)
I have had this happen three times as well. When I talked to Scion, they acted as if they had never heard of such a thing. I am glad to hear it isn't just me. The toyota dealer locally told me that the armrest wasn't intended to support weight (!?), implying it was my fault.

#149 of 157 Scion xA History by therealhboggs

Sep 03, 2009 (8:18 am)

I have a 2006 xA with 94,000 miles. For the first 15k, I utilized the 3 free changes by the dealer. Since then I have used the best Amsoil full synthetic and their filter and changed every 25K. Not one drop of oil has been consumed to date. One minor repair (around$200) covered by extended warranty. 34 mpg overall since purchase (I have complete records). Not too bad overall.

#150 of 157 replacement wiper blade recommendation for scion xD by jeff618

Feb 03, 2010 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: infael (Mar 31, 2007 12:37 pm)
I've been a trico neoform guy for a while now but this time I tried 'trico tech beam blades' for the scion xD. They just came out in late 2009 and what's cool is they have a new, lower, slighty off-set attachment mounting that allows the wiper arms to sit slightly lower. The trico techs are also beefy as hell and look awesome with the lower mounts. They wipe clean and quietly without chatter. Came with removal and replacement instructions - easy install. Picked them up online - they actually cost LESS than the neoforms...

#151 of 157 2005 xB Heater/AC fan inop, then works, then inop, etc.... by chumsae

Mar 03, 2010 (2:34 pm)

2005 xB: two months ago on a chilly morning (below 25 F or so) the heater fan worked for a while then stopped. A couple hours later it started working, and has done fine for two months. Today (about 65 F) the fan stopped working again.
 
The fuses are good. I've tapped the relays with my screwdriver. No luck.
 
Anybody seen this? If so, what was wrong?
 
Thanks, Rick

#152 of 157 Re: CRACKING DRIVERS SIDE ARM REST. [albs] by plastic96

Mar 28, 2010 (9:31 pm)

Replying to: albs (Jan 31, 2007 10:52 am)
Yes, definitely. I'm on my fourth armrest, and it's getting to be a definite hassle

#153 of 157 Re: Oil [yenes56] by 05xbr

Apr 09, 2010 (7:26 am)

Replying to: yenes56 (Jul 13, 2007 9:32 am)
I have a 2005 XB , i use a couple of 4ft 2x4sunder the ramps to give the ground effects a little more room to make it off of the ground to change my own oil

#154 of 157 Automatic Car Wash by marywilson

Jun 28, 2010 (11:55 pm)

Hi All:
 
I've a new 2011 xB.
I notice my radio antenna is mounted on the rear center of the roof.
 
Is it safe to bring this car to an automatic car wash?
 
Thanks

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