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290 messages, Last post on Jun 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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Replying to: gatorleet (May 14, 2007 10:32 am) Thanks, Steve
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Replying to: steve326a (May 15, 2007 5:39 pm) |
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I'm curious as to the mileage on your '97 and is that what is prompting you to change the belt? I also have a '97 with 56k miles with some oil leaks, and am debating change the belt. Thanks cps |
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I have a '97XLS with 56k miles, Toyota says replace at 60k, I'll be taking a trip soon should I go ahead and get it replaced now. Are there any signs, noise etc that a belt needs to be changed. Your suggestions, Thanks cps21 |
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Replying to: fndlyfmrflyr (Jan 24, 2005 12:30 am)
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My Toy. Avalon 2000 XLS with 120K miles. Worked with Eng. light on for almost 6 months. Suddenly, car shut off when depressing gas pedal. Scanned with OBDII and codes for the three Oxygen sensors shown. Replaced all three with brand new sensors ( Nippon Denso). Engine light continue on and same problem shutting off when gas pedal depressed. Scanned again and this time shows Bank 1 Sensor 2 faulty?????? Sick and tired with this problem that I am facing since last year. I have spent almost $600.00 and looks that nothing is getting better. Very frustrated with "good quality Toyota". Any help, please? Obafunque |
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Replying to: amberp (Nov 04, 2007 11:30 am) |
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I have been changing the oil on my cars since my 1950 Chevy, in-lie 6, with the oil filter cartridge on top of the engine and very easy to get to. What has happened to the old days when things were simple and engineers didn't outdo themselves making things more and more complicated. This new oil filter system on the new Toyotas in which you only change the filter element has me confused. After reading the instructions on the filter element box, I am still confused. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Don Morrison |
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Domoa, think of the filter assy. like this : The small removable cap in the end is simply to drain excess oil from the filter housing-slick idea. Take it off, plug in the plastic fitting and oil will run out (the piece of hose makes it more controllable). Use a filter wrench to unscrew the main filter housing. Remove old filter, insert new filter (It will only fit on center post one way), replace big o-ring. Re-install filter/housing on engine. This is a metal to metal fit (o-ring provides seal) so finger tight is not enough. Torque slightly. Replace o-ring on small cap and reinstall, again metal to metal fit. It looks complex on instructions, but if you do it once, it's pretty simple. It's the old filter cartridge with more pieces! |
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