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#176 of 290 Re: 2006 Avalon Limited [mthomas1] by scoti1 Feb 21, 2006 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: mthomas1 (Feb 18, 2006 11:13 am) I am assuming that your cat. converter problem is with the hydrogen sulfide/rotten egg smell. I would think that Toyota would be putting the new catalytic converters in the 2006's and you wouldn't have to deal with a recall. This has been a problem for a number of years and the TSB has been out for the new cat. converter for well over a year now. But take them up on the recall. It corrected my rotten egg smell.   Regarding the hesitation problem, I would direct you to the Toyota/Lexus Transaxle Shift Delay forum but it was closed today to a Read Only along with the Engine Hesitation forum, which also discussed this problem in Toyota/Lexus. You may want to read through them to see if there is any advice you could use. There is also a TSB for the hesitation problem, but I don't know if it has been issued yet for the 2006 Avalon's. Ask your dealer. It has helped some people, but not all. Some have actually had it get worse, so you may want to decide how bad it is before you get the TSB done. Some have seen some improvement to the hesitation problem by switching to premium gas, which is also something Toyota said could help with the rotten egg smell from the bad cat. converter and it also could help your gas mileage. So if you aren't yet, give the premium fuel a try.
#177 of 290 Maintenance Reset by aqwplymouth Feb 09, 2006 (4:54 pm)
I have 4700 miles and was informed by the dealer that the maintenance light will come on at 5000 miles. He said the dealer has to reset the idiot light. Does anyone know how to reset this at home? Thanks Replies to this message: disco340 (Feb 09, 2006 5:03 pm) aqwplymouth (Feb 09, 2006 5:51 pm) alan_s (Feb 09, 2006 6:37 pm) aqwplymouth (Feb 09, 2006 9:26 pm)
#178 of 290 Re: Maintenance Reset [aqwplymouth] by disco340 Feb 09, 2006 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: aqwplymouth (Feb 09, 2006 4:54 pm) What year is your car? Replies to this message: aqwplymouth (Feb 09, 2006 5:51 pm)
#179 of 290 Re: Maintenance Reset [disco340] by aqwplymouth Feb 09, 2006 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: disco340 (Feb 09, 2006 5:03 pm) Oops. 2006 Avalon Touring. I stopped by for my 'free oil change' and the wait was two hours. I suppose the whole reset story was to get me back versus going to a quick lube. Thanks for any help.
#180 of 290 Re: Maintenance Reset [aqwplymouth] by alan_s Feb 09, 2006 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: aqwplymouth (Feb 09, 2006 4:54 pm) See page 153 of your owner's manual under "Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light". It has the instructions for resetting the service light. In summary: 1. With engine running make sure that the odometer mileage reading is showing, not Trip A or B. 2. Turn engine off. 3. Turn ignition switch to ON position while holding down the tripmeter reset knob and continue to hold the knob down for at least 5 seconds until the odometer shows all zeros. Reminder light should go off. 4. If the light continues flashing, repeat procedure. Replies to this message: aqwplymouth (Feb 09, 2006 9:26 pm)
#181 of 290 Re: Maintenance Reset [alan_s] by aqwplymouth Feb 09, 2006 (9:26 pm)
Replying to: alan_s (Feb 09, 2006 6:37 pm) Alan_S Thanks for the post. I knew the service manager was giving me a line. Alas, I'm more the typical male in that I refuse to read the manual nor ask for directions! Now I can save $20 and bypass the dealer on the oil change. Thanks again.
#182 of 290 06 avalon oil cartrdige replacement by johnbl1 Mar 26, 2006 (2:03 pm)
I know folks have mentioned this but for 30 yrs Ive only dealt with spin on filters..Could someone go step by step how to replace the cartridge?? I know where it is located.. Do I need to remove the center slot to drain the oil first?? Please go over the sequence..Thanks folks
#183 of 290 maintainance required light by mgold1 Apr 02, 2006 (12:02 pm)
I own a 2005 Avalon and I can't seem to turn out the "Maint. required" light. I know that it turns on by itself to remind you to change the oil. I change the oil at more frequent mileage (3000), and I press the odo button for several seconds but I can't get the light to go out. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: bobwiley (Apr 02, 2006 6:35 pm)
#184 of 290 Re: maintainance required light [mgold1] by bobwiley Apr 02, 2006 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: mgold1 (Apr 02, 2006 12:02 pm) mgold1: In my 06 Owners Manual, the instructions are on page 153---or go to #111 in the Care & Maint Forum--hope this helps! Bob
#185 of 290 Replacing Oil in an 06 Avalon by ederzawiec Apr 13, 2006 (5:45 pm)
I've found many posts relating to this topic, but can't locate Instructions. Has anyone documented the steps?

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