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#4594 of 4944 Re: Noise when turning wheels at zero or very low speed [silverbullet10] by prowler161 Sep 21, 2008 (7:56 am)
Replying to: silverbullet10 (Sep 21, 2008 1:25 am) A vehicle with this mileage should NOT need to have the power steering fluid changed. My guess is that the fluid was contaminated for a reason. Reasons include possible steering pump failure, the power steering fluid fill cap was left off, or a non dealer did an oil change an topped off the fluid with the wrong P.S. fluid. I have a 2007 Camry SE 6 cylinder and I have never changed the fluid with 40 thousand miles on it. Steering at low speed will put the highest load on the steering pump and engine that is why you are hearing this at slow speed. Changing the fluid is a good thing, but keep an eye on it, there is a reason it is contaminated at this low mileage. Replies to this message: silverbullet10 (Oct 14, 2008 8:49 pm) silverbullet10 (Nov 05, 2008 8:30 pm)
#4595 of 4944 RPM Flare? by prowler161 Sep 21, 2008 (8:19 am)
I have RPM flare but I do know this. I cannot drive the 2007 V6 Camry SE after my wife drives it. This transmission is a leaning transmission and I drive way different then my wife does. This is the first vehicle I have owned like this. When I drive the Camry the transmission does NOT know what to do at all. I am a more aggressive driver and I will punch it to get on the freeway, and will use horsepower to change lanes in traffic on side streets. I like to take off quick and then let off the accelerator. When I do such maneuvers the RPMs will flare after I let off the accelerator. I would need to do a computer reset after my wife drives every time to prevent this. At this point the computer and transmission will have to relearn my driving habits and will adjust accordingly. I just have my wife drive the car or when I drive I baby it. I will stick to my manual 6 speed Civic SI. You can replace the computer and transmission a hundred times and you will not fix anything. This is how the vehicle is, if you do not like it, then another vehicle will have to do. The Accord is a great choice, other then the poorly designed body. I am not a fan of the overall design. Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 21, 2008 9:12 am) prowler161 (Sep 21, 2008 10:50 am)
#4596 of 4944 Re: RPM Flare? [prowler161] by wwest Sep 21, 2008 (9:12 am)
Replying to: prowler161 (Sep 21, 2008 8:19 am) How long, or how far, must you drive before the transaxle doesn't flare...?   Or does it stop flaring once the engine and transaxle fluids have warmed to full operational temperatures as have many posters have stated..??   As a general rule the specific driver style parameters that the engine/transaxle ECU "learns" are erased each and every time you start the engine. Thinking of the rental fleet wouldn't you agree to do otherwise would be somewhat idiotic..?? Replies to this message: prowler161 (Sep 21, 2008 10:50 am)
#4597 of 4944 Re: RPM Flare? [wwest] by prowler161 Sep 21, 2008 (10:50 am)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 21, 2008 9:12 am) wwest....?? I have RPM flare at all times no matter what fluid temperature. This is common on this vehicle. Weather or not we are describing the same condition would be hard to distinguish as I have not driven any one else’s vehicle. I also find your post to be argumentative as I was simply stating my experience with my vehicle as a trained and certified automotive technician. The parameters you speak of, being reset every time the drive cycle stops and then is started again is unheard of. As your transmission and your ECU learn your drive style adapting to your acceleration via your TPS sensor, adjusts shift points and strives for optimum fuel economy based on your throttle position. This allocates your fuel and air mixture accordingly. If you constantly baby you car with very little throttle from every light and stop sign your learning transmission will lean this and your shift point will be made at lower RPM thus increasing fuel economy. The opposite will happen if you hit the throttle every time you drive. Further more if the parameters you speak of completely reset every drive cycle your fuel economy and shifts would become poor and harsh due to the complete reset. If you have ever reset a computer in such car, you are told to drive the vehicle after the reset to make sure you experience the harsh shifts and possible stalling of the vehicle as this is common after a computer reset. You are also strongly recommended to ask the customer how they drive so that when the get their vehicle back it will not feel different. Imaging an older driver getting in there vehicle, tapping the throttle and having the engine wind up the RPM and redline because you hot-rodded the vehicle after a computer reset? This is a common problem with the Camry, Toyota has flashed computers, changed transmissions, and changed computers and the problem has not gone away. Also rent a car companies would not have too much of a problem because people who are driving the vehicles do not own them, so why should they care how the vehicle shifts gears. They may think it is normal, or not notice it at all, but probably just happy the vehicle gets them from point A to point B.
#4598 of 4944 Update on my 2007 Camry V6 XLE by djm2 Sep 22, 2008 (5:30 am)
Good Morning All:         I have just finished doing the Norwalk CT. Boat Show. I traveled from Northern New Jersey to Norwalk CT via Route 4, 17, GSP, NYTW, 287 & 95 for four (4) days. I was caught in "bumper to bumper traffic," and I was able to travel at highway speeds, (55 to 60 mph). This vehicle averaged 30mpg for the four days using off-brand 87 octane fuel with the A/C system "on"! ----- (On some portions of the daily trip, the computer registered 33.5 mpg).        During these daily trips, I paid attention to the shifting characteristics of the transmission. Sometimes when entering the highway I accelerated hard. The vehicle took off like a "jet plane" reaching 80 mph. The shifts were very smooth and positive. Down shifting for passing was also smooth and positive! ------ When I drive in small towns on city streets, I use the manual side of the gear shift. (Yes, I like to ride the gears!)        I am getting near 35,000 miles, so I will be making an appointment at the dealer for an oil and filter change. (Yes, every 2,500 miles.)   PS:      The boat show was great! ---- We sold some boats. Life is good!   Best regards to all! ------------ Dwayne
#4599 of 4944 Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE by toyota07 Sep 27, 2008 (8:32 am)
Hello,   I’ve about 40K on my Camry and lately I’ve noticed a lot of wind noise. When I talk on my cell phone, people think I have a window open.   I replaced the stock tires with Michelin Destiny, (Discount Tire Company Exclusive), but the noise is still there.   I really like the car a lot but compared with my wife’s 05 Camry, it’s really noisy.   Although, I’ve a 6 year/100K extended platinum warranty, every dealer I spoke with said it’s an “adjustment” and the extended warranty doesn’t cover it   Any help/thoughts are greatly appreciate it   Thank you in advance! Replies to this message: kiawah (Sep 27, 2008 8:46 am) wwest (Sep 27, 2008 10:15 am) toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 10:52 am) kiawah (Sep 27, 2008 11:23 am)
#4600 of 4944 Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [toyota07] by kiawah Sep 27, 2008 (8:46 am)
Replying to: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 8:32 am) Only thing I can think of, is to look closely at the rubber door seals around all four doors. Take a piece of paper or thin card stock, and see if it slides easily between the seal when the door is shut (a problem area), or the when the door is shut it grips the paper tightly. You may be able to isolate a problem area.
#4601 of 4944 Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [toyota07] by wwest Sep 27, 2008 (10:15 am)
Replying to: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 8:32 am) If you tire swap again either go to the summer only Bridgestone Turanzas or the newer Bridgestone all-season serenity series. Or spray the fender well liners with cans of undercoat from an autoparts store. Replies to this message: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 10:52 am) kiawah (Sep 27, 2008 11:23 am)
#4602 of 4944 Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [wwest] by toyota07 Sep 27, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 27, 2008 10:15 am) Thanks for your responses Kiawah &wwest.   I inserted a piece of paper while the door is shut and the paper slid easily half way then stopped.   I believe front passenger door might have a poor insulation. Is it an easy job? Should I have the dealer do it or go to an independent shop?   Thanks for your help Replies to this message: kiawah (Sep 27, 2008 11:23 am)
#4603 of 4944 Re: Wind noise with my 2007 Camry V6 XLE [toyota07] by kiawah Sep 27, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: toyota07 (Sep 27, 2008 10:52 am) Great...sounds like you were able to find out the cause of the noise. It may be that somehow the upper window frame is bent slightly. You may be able to bend it back in yourself.

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