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by nighshft
Nov 13, 2008 (5:40 pm)
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Wish I read this posting before I signed up to get it, but I know I'll sleep better knowing I have it - I typically keep my cars 100K plus. will be picking up my new TCH on sunday -got it fully loaded, top options,side moldings etc... (except for the added camry floor mats - for 31,600 on Long Island, NY -(think I did good on the price waitied 2 months for it) did it over the phone , went and saw the car today....can't wait to add a report on my mileage..
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Re: [nighshft] by wvgasguy
Nov 14, 2008 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: nighshft (Nov 13, 2008 5:40 pm)

You should still be able to cancel the "extra" agreements.
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Re: Camry Hybrid Battery Fumes [len17] by CharlieCamry07
Jan 07, 2009 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: len17 (Sep 30, 2007 1:25 pm)

I have a 2007 Camry hybrid with 34,000 miles. I have never noticed fumes until yesterday when three of us drove it 13 hours with the trunk very full including blankets and coats that were crammed in to every nook and space of the trunk. When we reached our destination all three of us had light headed, dizzy, odd taste, and headache symptoms. After the car was outside in cold weather overnight it still had a strange odor when we used it this morning. We have taken long trips before without noticing fumes and symptoms. The only difference was having the trunk completely full. Does this restrict some kind of ventilation and allow battery fumes into the cabin?
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Re: Camry Hybrid Battery Fumes [CharlieCamry07] by talmy1
Jan 07, 2009 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: CharlieCamry07 (Jan 07, 2009 11:03 am)

There is of course the vent (with fan) from the cabin into the battery. There is nothing from the battery to the trunk. But I wonder if your air control was set for recirculate rather than fresh air? I always like it in fresh but the system seems to set recirculate on occasion and then never sets it back. 13 hours with recirculate could certainly cause ills.
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Re: Camry Hybrid Battery Fumes [CharlieCamry07] by myrosetobe2
Jan 18, 2009 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: CharlieCamry07 (Jan 07, 2009 11:03 am)

Did you have items covering the vents near the rear window? I was told not to block this area, as it is used to keep the hybrid battery ventilated. If you had clothes or other items covering the vents, it might have caused something to overheat and release fumes.
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RE: TCH Real Cost/Benefit by orly1
Feb 04, 2009 (8:41 am)
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dear pf_flyer,
 
have not read all 530 posts, but do ANY cross reference the other topic you host "TCH, MPG Real World Numbers".
 
Not every post there suggest real Cost/Benefit to owning TCH - especially if owner is having consistently LOW MPG tank averages.
 
the other thread is a little more balanced with people reporting disappointing MPG numbers, with most responses "blame the driver, driving condition". NOT the TCH or Yota for lack of response to these claims.
 
you host other thread also, how about some help? (post #828)
 
QUESTION: How can 10 MPG below EPA estimate be justified by Yota?
What should one do when Yota dealer, customer service say "car working according to expectations", yet absolutely not acceptable MPG?
 
most folks on the other thread (with my problem) seem to have just given up and accepted 29K cost with little hope of return on investment.
 
although no one has posted here recently, reading this thread would give a potential buyer of the TCH VERY UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS.
 
please cross reference the two topics.
 
thanks,
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RE: TCH Real Cost/Benefit [orly1] by quixotic1
Feb 04, 2009 (2:39 pm)
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Replying to: orly1 (Feb 04, 2009 8:41 am)

My TCH is a 2007 with 40k miles.
 
I can say that I get around 36 mpg. This is a combo of city/hwy.
I live in South Florida. I used to get 39 to 40 until thay added ethanol to the gas here. I suspect that there are a combination of issues in your case.
1. Weather. 2. Length/type of trip. 3. Ethanol in your gas.
 
Try changing your brand of gas and having your injectors cleaned. This may help.
 
Good luck!
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by orly1
Feb 04, 2009 (4:52 pm)
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thank you quixotic1,
 
just took TCH to dealer - they said filter clean. wouldn't it turn up on computer if injectors need cleaning?
 
i would be really happy with just EPA estimate. 26/28 are MY numbers since purchase in june 08. not acceptable.
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MPG 5-10 BELOW EPA SINCE PURCHASE JUN08 by orly1
Feb 05, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Future Replies: Please try to click on green orly1 and read previous posts before suggesting "new tip"
 
are these forums in Toyota's pocket? Can anyone direct me to a single post where someone has shared this MPG issue and Toyota successfully resolved it?
 
where are the Edmund's HOST's? Do they just set up a topic then vanish? what is their role here?
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Re: MPG 5-10 BELOW EPA SINCE PURCHASE JUN08 [orly1] by larsb
Feb 05, 2009 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: orly1 (Feb 05, 2009 7:07 am)

Toyota customer service:
 
Phone: 800-331-4331
Fax: 310-468-7814
Mon - Fri, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm PST
Sat, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm PST
 
This page has a breakdown of things that might be helpful to you:
 
Toyota Customer Service: Tips for Getting Your Problem Solved

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