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Re: Good News? [aus1]
by jdfurn
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Sep 15, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: aus1 (Sep 15, 2009 4:30 am)
08 Ltd, 27k, 16 mo. Second Avalon we've owned. First one had a sensor go bad at about 60k - only symptom a trouble light. Traded at 90k. Second one, totally trouble free. Love it.
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Good News? [aus1]
by stoneybroke
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Sep 15, 2009 (4:49 pm)
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I found a new 2008 Touring in June, when the auto market was in the dumps. Only problem is the passenger side seat belt rattle. Great mileage and surprising performance for such a large car. I have about 4k on the odo. At 5k, I'll do a synthetic oil change and 5 tire rotation.
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Re: Good News? [jdfurn]
by neil5
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Sep 16, 2009 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: jdfurn (Sep 15, 2009 3:14 pm)
06 limited here. Have had routine maintanence, a few TSB's but car is very good! I get 32mpg on the road...best buy I have had so far. Glad I ditched the BMW.
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Re: Good News? [jdfurn]
by tfelton
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Sep 16, 2009 (12:59 pm)
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Replying to: jdfurn (Sep 15, 2009 3:14 pm)
I guess this is an Avalon love fest. Mine is an 08 Ltd with 34K. The only fixes were having the XM radio receiver replaced and the front rotors turned. This is a superb auto. Someone mentioned in an earlier post they would prefer a 4-cyl motor. I can't imagine that. The size of the car plus the performance of the current 6-cyl motor combined with the mpg is a dream come true. I have a 98 Sienna with 214K miles and I hope the Avalon surpasses that. Also, I've used synthetic oil in all of my cars since 1987 and I feel it's really the only way to go.
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Re: Wind Noise [doug3030]
by wwest
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Sep 17, 2009 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: doug3030 (Aug 13, 2009 4:10 pm)
You can keep your window and door seals more "live", flexible, by spraying with Permatex silicon oil about twice a year. Spray generously and leave it to soak into , permeate, the rubber seals for at least 24 hours.
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Wind Noise
by doug3030
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Sep 19, 2009 (4:47 pm)
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Thanks for the info....tried to find Permatex Silicone oil w/o luck. Will regular silicone spray work and have the same penetrating effect on the rubber?
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Re: Wind Noise [doug3030]
by wwest
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Sep 21, 2009 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: doug3030 (Sep 19, 2009 4:47 pm)
The nice thing about the Permatex spray is that it foams as it coats so you can more easily see how much you' ve applied.
Carquest..??
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Re: Wind Noise [wwest]
by stoneybroke
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Sep 22, 2009 (6:13 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 21, 2009 7:55 am)
Google: Permatex Silicone Spray Lubricant It is about $9 for 16 ounces.
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Re: Wind Noise [stoneybroke]
by wwest
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Sep 23, 2009 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: stoneybroke (Sep 22, 2009 6:13 pm)
I've been paying <$5.00
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Re: Wind Noise [wwest]
by stoneybroke
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Sep 23, 2009 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 23, 2009 7:14 am)
Where? Inquiring mind wants to know!
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