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Re: Wind Noise [doug3030] by wwest
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
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
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
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
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
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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wind noise by doug3030
Sep 23, 2009 (11:41 am)
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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.
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Octane Rating by tfelton
Sep 29, 2009 (11:08 am)
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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?
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Wind Noise by doug3030
Sep 29, 2009 (5:15 pm)
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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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2008 Avalon Heater Problem by jeal1
Oct 08, 2009 (9:16 am)
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When I set my Avalon's passenger temperature to anywhere between 74 and 80, the back vents blow out air at 107 degrees which makes it impossibly hot for anyone in the back seat. The passenger in the front has to freeze or the back seat passengers have to burn up. Anyone else having this problem?

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