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#61 of 290 Avalon spark plugs..... by fin May 04, 2004 (3:29 pm)
A few thoughts on the spark plug questions here:   Iridium: is a rare platinum type metal and the plugs contain very little of it. The metals are actually combined. Iridium is harder and resists heat a little better but platinum is certainly good enough. At the same time, Toyota offers a warranty based on proper care of a car from a manual and these are two different metals and react differently under stress. Your call...   Changing plugs: They probably can last 120k and still work well enough. But, have you ever tried to *remove* a plug after several years and 120k miles? You might think they were made as part of the cylinder head as you struggle to get it out...and not strip the threads in the engine. Think about this. And, will you still own the car?   Other ideas are always welcome...
#62 of 290 Maintenance for my "00 XLS Avy by chilin12 Jul 22, 2004 (10:57 am)
Purchased a 2000 XLS Avalon with 82K miles. Planning to keep up to 250K.......what is the kind of maintenance I should do? Timing belt, water pump, tensioners.........what else? Experts on this forum please advise. Obafunque
#63 of 290 Maintenance Schedule by bwia Jul 22, 2004 (11:15 am)
Chilin12 --Try this website for a very comprehensive maintenance Schedule. http://www.renotoyota.com/Recommended_Maintenance_Schedule.htm
#64 of 290 Maintenance schedule by chilin12 Jul 22, 2004 (4:59 pm)
Thanks bwia but the miles in my Avy is greater than 60K as mentioned in the site you recommended. Anyone else could give a more concrete suggestion? I have no record of previous maintenance on this car but looks it was kept well maintained ( it was a lease car) NOTE: I am living in Texas ( Houston Area)
#65 of 290 90K and 120K mile service by bwia Jul 23, 2004 (1:24 pm)
chilin12   This is courtesy of Boch Toyota (Norwood Mass) and I had to retype these (ouch!). According to Boch, for optimum performance, oil changes every 5,000 miles will help improve your investment   90,000 miles or every 24 months   Preferred Care Factory recommendations • Replace engine oil and filter • Rotate Tires • Replace ATM/differential fluid • Replace transfer case/differential fluid • Replace spark plugs (non platinum) • Replace coolant • Repack rear wheel bearings   Inspect the following: • Exhaust pipes/mountings • Brake linings, disks, lines and hoses • Steering linkage • Rack and pinion for leaks • Ball joints/boots • Air filter • Drive belts • Fuel tank cap gasket • Fuel lines, hoses, connections • Body/chassis bolts and nuts   Preferred Care Plus – Recommended by dealer • 19-point inspection • Service battery • Replace fuel filter • Fuel injector service • Adjust idle/fast idle • Replace air conditioning filter • Replace PCV valve • Clean throttle plate • Lube steering stops • Lube locks, latches and hinges • Inspect rotors, wires • BG tune kits   120,000 miles or every 72 months Service Same as above plus these • Replace timing belt   I hope this helps
#66 of 290 Maintenance Schedule dor "00 XLS Avalon. by chilin12 Jul 24, 2004 (8:03 am)
BWIA: Thanks, your information is very helpful. I noticed that no timing belt replacement is mentioned at the 90K interval???? Is because is chain instead of rubber belt? Just curiosity.
#67 of 290 Timing belt/chain by bwia Jul 24, 2004 (8:23 am)
chilin12 --- according to the Boch maintenace schedule the timing belt should be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. Since you've already passed the first milestone I assumed that you or the prior owner had already changed the timing belt/chain.   I hope this helps.   BTW, I encountered my first repair. The center mounted brake light on my '00 Avalon failed. This has never happened in any of my prior automobiles. Replies to this message: txgeezer (Aug 17, 2004 8:59 pm)
#68 of 290 Re: Timing belt/chain [bwia] by txgeezer Aug 17, 2004 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: bwia (Jul 24, 2004 8:23 am) bwia -- Funny, the center brake light was one of the first repairs on my used (pre-owned) '99 (bought Sep. '03).
#69 of 290 Re: [nomad56] by abfisch Aug 02, 2004 (10:21 am)
Nomad56:   I need a little diagnosis help please. The weather has been very rainy here in Northern NY State, and every AM I get in, the belts or the spindles, make noise, that make it sound like a piece of junk. I tried spraying belt dressing on it, but had limited success. Do the spindles or round relays need some WD-40 or do I need to get in there and adjust the belts??? After the car runs awhile, the belt noise is practically non-existent.   Thanks.   abfisch Replies to this message: nomad56 (Aug 02, 2004 3:39 pm) abfisch (Aug 08, 2004 11:39 am) nonfib (Aug 14, 2004 6:48 am) hawiianavowner (Aug 14, 2004 10:20 am)
#70 of 290 Re: [abfisch] by nomad56 Aug 02, 2004 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: abfisch (Aug 02, 2004 10:21 am) ab-Not enough info yet... But, I will try to get us closer: 1st-Belt dressing IMO should not be sold! You can just turn up the stereo to cover the noise, and it lasts longer. However, if that offers temporary relief, it is probably belt squeak and NOT bearing squeak. By "relays" I am assuming you mean tensioners. These can/do go bad. Do not put WD40 on 'em. That seems to have more of a cleaning effect than long-lasting lubrucation. Is it only happening when it is wet out??? This leads me to believe it is belt slippage(I'll put a dollar on it) Wet pulleys + loose belt = squeek. You must do 2 things:   1)Check the belt. Is it visibly worn and how old is it?? Belts can be worn and not really look worn out.   2)Check the belt tension, which leads to two items to check: a-A worn belt(see #1). They stretch. b-A BAD tensioner. I've seen it happen, but it's not common. I do the tensioners with timing belt/waterpump service.   I hope this gets ya' closer...Sorry for delays to the questions that were directed at me, but it looks like others in the forum got my back(Thanks!) I am travelling alot right now and spare time/computer time is minimal! -nomad56- Replies to this message: abfisch (Aug 08, 2004 11:39 am)

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