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#236 of 290 Fog light bulb by r6264 Jan 27, 2008 (5:53 am)
Need to replace fog liht bulb in my 2003 avalon, anyone know the proceedure w/o going back to the dealer??
#237 of 290 Oil change 2006 XLS Avalon by zizzer Mar 02, 2008 (6:35 pm)
I like to change my own oil most of the time. I just purchased a 2006 XLS 2006 avalon and when I got under the car I didn't see a n oil filter but I did see a metal thing that looked like it could contain a filter but it hadd a square hole in the center of the metal cylinder. Is the filter inside this cylinder? Whats required to get it off if it holds the filter? thanks   Zizzer Replies to this message: marstil (Mar 02, 2008 6:41 pm) marstil (May 17, 2008 4:51 am)
#238 of 290 Re: synthetic oil use [rpfingsten] by marstil Mar 02, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: rpfingsten (Nov 09, 2006 2:51 am) I used to work industrial trade shows and often ended up in a booth with the Royal Purple regional guy. He had an interesting test rig with which he would put pressure on a rolling ball with various oils lubing the ball. The synthetics always outperformed the mineral oils by a longshot. Interestingly, he also had lots of testimonials and oil test results from truckers, etc. who would run their rigs a million miles and not change the oil, only change the filter and add oil. I started doing that with my cars and have run every one of them to over 150k miles with no oil related problems. I even have my Iawn tractor and snowblower on the stuff. I do hedge my bet and drop the oil in the cars at 50k miles and refill, though. I just bought an Avy 2007 and changed to RP at 4k miles. I drop the filter at 3k and add, just as I've done with all my cars. I expect this Avy to run with no problems just as long as the three Toyotas, one Chrysler 300m, and a Dodge Durango that I've done this with. Wife's '97 V-6 Camry has 89k on it now and I took the valve cover off to check on it because that type of Toyota engine has been known to sludge up and fail. Engine galleys were clean and shiny. Son now daily drives the 300m and it now has 178k on it. Synthetics are the way to go.
#239 of 290 Re: Oil change 2006 XLS Avalon [zizzer] by marstil Mar 02, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: zizzer (Mar 02, 2008 6:35 pm) See # 232 in these discussions. It's easy to do; it's simply a retained filter housing with a paper filter inside. You remove the housing and replace only the paper filter inside along with a couple of o-rings...very simple. And the filters are cheap, too. I've found my local Toyota dealer to be the cheapest at around $5.00/ea.
#240 of 290 08 Avalon maintenance required light by alan48 Apr 03, 2008 (3:57 pm)
After changing oil in car, with smart key system how do I get maint. required light out? called dealer and they said hold trip A button in while starting, did not work. Also tried odometer button as book says and trip B button, no luck. Please help Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 04, 2008 6:16 pm)
#241 of 290 Re: 08 Avalon maintenance required light [alan48] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 04, 2008 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: alan48 (Apr 03, 2008 3:57 pm) Oil Change Reset Procedure   Step 1 Switch display to the odometer.   Step 2 Turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch or the engine switch to the OFF position. Step 3 While pressing the trip meter reset button, turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch or the engine switch to the ON position. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000.
#242 of 290 Transmission Dipstick by nimimi Apr 06, 2008 (1:59 pm)
Does anyone know where to locate the transmission dipstick on the '05-'08 Avalon?
#243 of 290 Tire Pressure Monitoring System by dodge77 Apr 08, 2008 (4:32 am)
Unfortunately I don't have an owners manual for my 2007 Avalon Touring. I have read elsewhere that it is necessary to recalibrate the TDMS system after rotating tires. Can anyone provide me with the procedure to accomplish this recalibration.   Thanks
#244 of 290 TPMS by popsavalon Apr 08, 2008 (4:46 pm)
Manual says system will not work properly if tires are rotated on vehicles requiring different front and rear pressure (07 Avalon pressures are the same) or if normal tire pressure is changed. I have rotated tires twice with no problem.   If re-initialization of TPMS is required: Adjust all tires to correct cold tire pressure. Turn ignition switch to ON. Push and hold tire pressure warning switch (push button located under dash to left of steering wheel) until TP Warning Light blinks slowly three times. Wait for a few minutes with ignition switch ON, then turn switch OFF.   If TP warning light does not blink slowly three times, try procedure again.   Hope this info helps. Replies to this message: dodge77 (Apr 09, 2008 2:28 am)
#245 of 290 Re: TPMS [popsavalon] by dodge77 Apr 09, 2008 (2:28 am)
Replying to: popsavalon (Apr 08, 2008 4:46 pm) Thank you popsavalon for sharing the information concerning the TPMS on my 2007 Avalon. I can see that I am going to have to break down and purchase an owner's manual in the near future. Happy motoring !!

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