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#227 of 290 Avalon Timing Belt When to replace? by cps21 Jun 04, 2007 (10:00 am)
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
#228 of 290 Re: Replace Air filter and Cabin filter for 1996 Avalon XL [fndlyfmrflyr] by amberp Nov 04, 2007 (11:30 am)
Replying to: fndlyfmrflyr (Jan 24, 2005 12:30 am) I also want to change the engine air filter but on my 2005 Avalon. I see the 3 clips but still cannot get the top off to get to the filter. Has anyone done this??? Replies to this message: mem4 (Nov 14, 2007 4:54 am)
#229 of 290 Engine light on by obafunque1 Nov 13, 2007 (6:33 pm)
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
#230 of 290 Re: Replace Air filter and Cabin filter for 1996 Avalon XL [amberp] by mem4 Nov 14, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: amberp (Nov 04, 2007 11:30 am) The air box has two hinge type pivots on the back side, you don't need to fully remove the top of the box, just release the front clips and pull the top up enough to get the old filter out and the new one in. Be sure the top lines up and fully seats in the bottom before reattaching the front clips. If you have partially dislocated one of the back hinges you will have to move the top around until it goes back in before the clips will attach correctly.
#231 of 290 2008 Avalon - new oil filter system by domoa Nov 18, 2007 (8:26 am)
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
#232 of 290 New Oil Filter System by popsavalon Nov 18, 2007 (5:56 pm)
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!
#233 of 290 30000 mile service? by jmilkovitz Dec 03, 2007 (7:09 am)
I am about to take my 2006 Avalon, Touring in for the 30,000 mile service. I know that the dealer is going to try to talk me into doing things that are not really necessary. What really needs to be done at 30,000. I would say that I am an average driver driving under suburban conditions. Would you say that the Edmunds maintenance schedule would be a good guide? Replies to this message: eddennis (Jan 09, 2008 3:09 pm)
#234 of 290 110K miles maintenance question by toofasttolive Dec 04, 2007 (10:40 am)
My 2004 Avalon just passed 110K miles. I bought it new. Other than oil changes and tire rotations I have never done any maintenance. Never had a problem. It runs great. Should I do something or just leave well enough alone?
#235 of 290 Re: 30000 mile service? [jmilkovitz] by eddennis Jan 09, 2008 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: jmilkovitz (Dec 03, 2007 7:09 am) Use the service schedule in the owners manual that came with the car. While Edmunds is OK, they don't build them or warranty them. If you want to do some of the work yourself, you can buy and install the air filter yourself.

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