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#274 of 349 Re: Octane question [nimimi] by avvy Jul 09, 2008 (6:34 am)
Replying to: nimimi (Jul 05, 2008 1:34 pm) Thank you.   Your answer prompted me to read page 260. I don't know why I locked my brain on 92-93 Octane.   Well, I'll now be able to save a few bucks on gasoline. Replies to this message: amauhry (Jul 09, 2008 7:10 am)
#275 of 349 Re: Octane question [avvy] by amauhry Jul 09, 2008 (7:10 am)
Replying to: avvy (Jul 09, 2008 6:34 am) Using “premium” on “standard” compression ratio engines is a costly misconception, as is the idea of getting more horsepower out of these engines when using premium fuel.   Octane grades (87,91,93) don’t represent “good, better, best”; they simply measure the fuel’s resistance to pre-ignition, which is a condition present in engines with an 11 or higher compression ratio. The 2GR-FE on the Avalon has a 10.8 compression ratio; nearly there but not quite. If the manual say premium fuel is “required” then I’d use 93; otherwise I wouldn’t. Switch to regular my friend and start saving money.   About your wipers: the story given to you by the dealer is all B.S. When replacing this part on the Avalon, only the rubber blades (without the metal structures) need to be replaced. Cost per blade? About $7 at the Toyota dealer in my city.   Amaury (mechanical engineer) ’08 Limited
#276 of 349 Re: Avalon NAV Unit [gabbott] by amauhry Jul 09, 2008 (7:28 am)
Replying to: gabbott (Jul 07, 2008 9:42 am) "Question: on the map screen, there is black circle (with four small lines at the n,s,e,w positions). As we understand it, you are supposed to be able to move this icon (which we can do) over a POI, and it will tell us information about that POI. We have been unable to figure out this maneuver, as the system doesn't allow us to place the circle directly over the POI, and thus we can't get information (business name, address, etc) about it."   Assuming you have the POI icon displayed: 1) Press "Enter" to display a set of menu options. Depending on your current map mode, you may have “Map Scroll” as one of your menu choices. Select this option to start moving the cursor. Please note that map modes (displays) affect which options are available at a given time, since the menu is not static but dynamic. Your target here is to be able to move the cursor (your black circle w/four small lines) anywhere on the current map display 2) Place cursor over POI. 3) Press “Enter”. To the right of the map display a set of options will appear, “Guide” is one of them. Choosing “Guide” will display the name of the POI. 4) Press “Enter” (again) to display all information about that POI (location, telephone no., etc.)   The GPS manual does not say everything; in fact, it says very little about how to get the most out of the GPS. If you live in NYC, I’ll be more than happy to show you all the INs and OUTs of this system.   Amaury ’08 Limited
#277 of 349 Avalon NAV Unit by gabbott Jul 09, 2008 (12:10 pm)
Replying to jordanfl;   The next time my wife leaves it in the garage long enough, I'll see if I can locate that spot, by the switch.   Sounds like we should put some kind of raincoat over that cardboard box, to protect it better?   Thanks...
#278 of 349 Avalon NAV Unit by gabbott Jul 09, 2008 (12:17 pm)
Replying to Amauhry;   Thanks for the information. Strange. I do the same procedure at a different time, and don't get to see the full information about the POI (different POI).   We just need to play with it more, and re-read the book a few more times.   Thanks for offering to give us some help. We are just west of there (you)....we are in Tucson.   Who ever wrote the NAV Guide Book, doesn't speak our English. It appears that someone translated it from another language. It makes understanding the information difficult at times.   Thank you...
#279 of 349 Avalon NAV Unit by gabbott Jul 10, 2008 (7:38 am)
Reply to jordanfl;   I got another opportunity to look at the NAV unit in the trunk.   I was unable to locate any type of "spot under the left side of the slide switch". I even used a mirror and flashlight.   This will have to continue to be a mystery for now. It's not urgent. I'll just wait until I'm at the dealer, and ask them to show me.   Thanks for the help.... Replies to this message: tkaz (Jul 10, 2008 8:00 am)
#280 of 349 Re: Avalon NAV Unit [gabbott] by tkaz Jul 10, 2008 (8:00 am)
Replying to: gabbott (Jul 10, 2008 7:38 am) When you slide the cover to the right, there will be a small push button uncovered. It is easy to feel with your finger. Just push it until the DVD slides out. Tony
#281 of 349 Avalon NAV Unit by gabbott Jul 10, 2008 (8:33 am)
Reply to tkaz;   Could we be talking about different year Avalon's? Ours is a 2008, and I didn't see any button in/around the slide cover. Would it be inside the area, just uncovered by the opened slide? If so, that could be why I missed it. Is it on the bottom or top of that opened area? If it's in there, it must be painted the same color as the surrounding stuff. I guess they try to hide it, so that us owners won't see it and play with it!
#282 of 349 Re: navigation problem on '03 Avalon xls [sharkmama49] by navguy1 Jul 11, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: sharkmama49 (May 15, 2006 7:11 pm) First, make sure the DVD map disc in the navigation computer is 86271-3303X. The last digit doesnt matter since the higher it is the newer the map disc version.   Second, it the correct DVD is loaded the navigation computer is starting to fail. Toyota does offer an out of warranty exchange unit but it will be pricey. The part number is 86841-53030-OW.
#283 of 349 Saving off marked points by mikes. Jul 23, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Is there a way to save off all the entries you have made in the NAV system? I just bought a new 08 and would love to transfer the 50 odd entries I have on my 05. Replies to this message: amauhry (Jul 24, 2008 8:34 am)

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