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#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?
#186 of 290 oil/filter change on 06 avalon by avalong06 Apr 15, 2006 (2:57 pm)
Just bought an 06 avalon and changed the oil myself, first I went to a toyota dealer in columbia, mo and bought an oil filter kit and 5Quarts of toyota oil guess what I paid a total of 14.50 and it is so easy to do! I love my Avalon!!!!! Replies to this message: scs111 (May 07, 2006 11:17 am)
#187 of 290 Re: oil/filter change on 06 avalon [avalong06] by scs111 May 07, 2006 (11:17 am)
Replying to: avalong06 (Apr 15, 2006 2:57 pm) I believe you will find the Avalon takes just over 6 quarts of oil...not 5. You might want to check your oil level.
#188 of 290 '00 Avalon 60,000 service by russmc May 03, 2006 (4:55 pm)
What is really necessary, and what is not? What is a fair cost in SoCal? Our car looks and runs like new, and has served us flawlessly for over five years. It has been cared for per the Toyota book without questions, but this one has us wondering. Replies to this message: fin (May 04, 2006 6:41 pm) abfisch (May 11, 2006 10:50 am)
#189 of 290 Re: '00 Avalon 60,000 service [russmc] by fin May 04, 2006 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: russmc (May 03, 2006 4:55 pm) If you have changed the coolant recently, and the brake fluid and the transmission fluid (flush completely, not just change filter and a little fluid) you should be in good shape. Read the manual. Your car should go 200k miles if you take care of it. Being in GA, I can't help with SoCal prices but there's not a lot to do if you keep up with the book anyway. Might drain and refill the power steering fluid at this time also.

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