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#599 of 639 Re: Good News? [jdfurn] by tfelton Sep 16, 2009 (12:59 pm)
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.
#600 of 639 Re: Wind Noise [doug3030] by wwest Sep 17, 2009 (8:47 am)
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.
#601 of 639 Wind Noise by doug3030 Sep 19, 2009 (4:47 pm)
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? Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 21, 2009 7:55 am) stoneybroke (Sep 22, 2009 6:13 pm) wwest (Sep 23, 2009 7:14 am) and 1 more...
#602 of 639 Re: Wind Noise [doug3030] by wwest Sep 21, 2009 (7:55 am)
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..?? Replies to this message: stoneybroke (Sep 22, 2009 6:13 pm) wwest (Sep 23, 2009 7:14 am) stoneybroke (Sep 23, 2009 8:46 am)
#603 of 639 Re: Wind Noise [wwest] by stoneybroke Sep 22, 2009 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 21, 2009 7:55 am) Google: Permatex Silicone Spray Lubricant It is about $9 for 16 ounces. Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 23, 2009 7:14 am) stoneybroke (Sep 23, 2009 8:46 am)
#604 of 639 Re: Wind Noise [stoneybroke] by wwest Sep 23, 2009 (7:14 am)
Replying to: stoneybroke (Sep 22, 2009 6:13 pm) I've been paying <$5.00 Replies to this message: stoneybroke (Sep 23, 2009 8:46 am)
#605 of 639 Re: Wind Noise [wwest] by stoneybroke Sep 23, 2009 (8:46 am)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 23, 2009 7:14 am) Where? Inquiring mind wants to know!
#606 of 639 wind noise by doug3030 Sep 23, 2009 (11:41 am)
Hay, guys..finally found the Permatex Silicone Oil after searching half of this area of Florida. Car Quest can order it (not normally in stock) at a cost of $4,87 for 16 oz can, including tax. Thanks for responding to my problem.
#607 of 639 Octane Rating by tfelton Sep 29, 2009 (11:08 am)
My '08 Avalon specifies 87 octane as I sure all other Avalons do. Anytime I've tried the other two grades they have not given any better performance or mpg. However, when you travel west and get into the mountains you encounter regular gas that's 85 octane and the middle grade is 87 octane. I've tried both and still have never seen a difference in performance or mpg.   So I wondering, technically, what's the right grade to use under those circumstances? Should you stick to "regular" at 85 or go with the 87 middle grade? What do people do who live in the mountains where this occurs? Replies to this message: dkelly4 (Nov 29, 2009 10:28 am) tfelton (Nov 29, 2009 11:12 am) jpm1908 (Nov 29, 2009 1:11 pm) fin (Nov 29, 2009 4:47 pm)
#608 of 639 Wind Noise by doug3030 Sep 29, 2009 (5:15 pm)
to: WWest..Thanks for your help.After applying the Permatex Silicone oil, leaving it on to soak the rubber, I noticed alot of the wind noise I had previously experienced, was gone. Nice thing about the Permatex is it does not leave a strong odor in the car and as you stated, the white foam lets you know where you're spraying. Thanks again.

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