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#275 of 314 Re: Instrument panel Icon question [smith1] by popsavalon Jan 09, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: smith1 (Jan 09, 2008 10:31 am) Good question. I assume that low air pressure is somehow monitored electronically from the valve stem. In that case, the spare should be monitored also. I probably would not have thought about checking the spare if all other tires were OK. Replies to this message: smith1 (Jan 09, 2008 2:12 pm)
#276 of 314 TPMS by smith1 Jan 09, 2008 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: popsavalon (Jan 09, 2008 12:41 pm) Found the answer to my own question in the owner's manual -- the spare tire DOES have a pressure sensor, so if the spare is low, the warning light will come on. And there is a TPMS reset button under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It's all covered in pp.169-174 of the manual.   Here is an interesting article about TPMS in general and Toyota's implementation in particular:   http://www.tirereview.com/?type=art&id=81377
#277 of 314 Re: Wish List for the 2007 Avalon [pat] by don90 Jan 17, 2008 (8:15 am)
Replying to: pat (Apr 21, 2006 2:21 am) I wish Toyota would fix my RAIN SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS!!! My 2007 LTD has rain sensing wipers that will make one swipe across my DRY WINDSHIELD when the engine is started. This happens at random and cannot be predicted. Toyota says this is NORMAL yet in four years of owning a 2003 Avalon XLS I never once experienced this problem. I see on this site that other owners with 2005 and later have the same problem. This happens when the weather is dry and no moisture on the windshield. I am sure this is still a problem on the 2008 Avalon since Toyota considers this a normal condition. So I think a wish list is just that because Toyota will do what they want, just like when GM was riding high Toyota has the same out look and that is WHAT IS GOOD FOR TOYOTA IS GOOD FOR IT'S CUSTOMERS.
#278 of 314 2007 avalon questions by 07bigbody Jan 22, 2008 (4:08 pm)
Hello, I'm new to the site.   Anyone out there have an idea how many more miles you can drive when the gas light is on for a 2007 avalon xls?   Also anyone ever experience when shutting the trunk, the gas cap pops open too? Don't get me wrong I love my avalon; just something I noticed.   Also i've yet to purchase the maintainence guide, but anyone know if changing the oil is difficult (filter location, etc.)?   Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: popsavalon (Jan 23, 2008 8:40 pm)
#279 of 314 Re: 2007 avalon questions [07bigbody] by popsavalon Jan 23, 2008 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: 07bigbody (Jan 22, 2008 4:08 pm) Oil change on 07 avalon is very different. Engine holds 6.2 qts. of oil (don't ask me why, that like a diesel truck!), and the oil filter is a multi-piece aluminum housing with o-rings and a throwaway filter element. Apparently this Toyota's idea of being environmentally friendly by doing away with the spin-on metal can/filter.   There are step by step pictures and instructions available on the net for filter change, and the replacement filter element, with instructions, is available at various auto parts stores. I have done the oil/filter twice and it is OK now, but you need small ramps or a lift to get under the vehicle.
#280 of 314 rattles and squeals..\ by rpfingsten Feb 08, 2008 (4:15 am)
#281 of 314 rattles and squeals by rpfingsten Feb 08, 2008 (4:18 am)
I have an o7 xls. Bought it new 18 months ago.. but If I had it to do over again, the only thing I wouldn't want on my avy is that damn moon roof. Everytime the temp drops down in the mid 40's or below, there's a rattle that almost sounds as if it's coming from the right front portion of the car.. but if you put your hand up against the moonroof and put slight pressure, the rattle stops. The rattle also stops just as soon as the interior temp in the car rises... so regardless, the rattle is normally gone within 5 minutes anyway, but it's still aggrravating to have a 34K car with less than 15 thousand miles on it with a rattle.. Of course it dosn't usually stay cold down here in Louisiana so it's not as a big of a problem as if I lived up north... also, just tonight I noticed when I turned the heat on in the car, the blower started this high pitch whine... anyone else have this happen.. The car is way too new to start having blower motor issues... any ideas?   Roland Replies to this message: manav82 (Feb 11, 2008 6:52 pm) jrjhm (Feb 13, 2008 4:06 pm)
#282 of 314 Re: rattles and squeals [rpfingsten] by manav82 Feb 11, 2008 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: rpfingsten (Feb 08, 2008 4:18 am) My 07 Touring makes the same high pitched whine. Dealer said there were pine needles that they removed from the filter. Still making the noise, so I'll have them check it out. Replies to this message: jrjhm (Feb 13, 2008 4:06 pm)
#283 of 314 Re: rattles and squeals [manav82] by jrjhm Feb 13, 2008 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: manav82 (Feb 11, 2008 6:52 pm) I live in New York which has been very cold at times and have never had a problem with the sunroof rattling or the blower whining. I would be in the dealers face if I had these problems.
#284 of 314 2007 Toyota Avalon Heat Issue by manav82 Feb 19, 2008 (11:44 am)
I have a 2007 Toyota Avalon Touring and have noticed that the heat coming out of the console vents is substantially hotter then the front and floor vents.   The dealer measured the temperature and agreed that the rear was much hotter then the front. They checked a 2008 and it had the same problem.   They are going to check with Toyota on a possible fix since they don't know what to do.   Any one else have this problem. Any solutions?   Thanks, Replies to this message: ajmtbm (Mar 22, 2008 5:43 am)

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