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5253 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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I am thinking of getting a Mityvac to change my own oil - I think the filter is pretty accessible isnt it? Is it feasible to snake the Mityvac through the dipstick hole in the LC? Its a breeze for my BMW so I hope it works for both cars.
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Replying to: grantchstr (Mar 03, 2009 6:17 am) What is it that you like about the Mightyvac? |
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My wife and I are looking for a quality used vehicle for my wife to commute in with my young children. We love the size, quality and full-time 4WD of the TLC but the early 2000s models do not have side or curtain air bags available. While the Sequoia is larger, might get better mpg and has all the air bags. Just wanted to get some other's opinions on the safety of the two vehicles and general thoughts of one verus the other.
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Replying to: mikeg444 (May 15, 2009 1:14 pm) This is certainly something worth considering with regard to the airbags. I would not buy a car without them. Do you have direct knowledge of when they became available in the TLC? From a safety standpoint I would favor the LC, but there is little objective info about crash testing, etc out there. This is true for most high-end vehicles...unfortunately. The TLC is an awesome vehicle. You will never be sorry if you get one. |
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Replying to: mikeg444 (May 15, 2009 1:14 pm)
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Replying to: phuthuma (May 16, 2009 8:36 pm) |
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My '93 TLC starts normal but after first minute or so stalls due to low Idle speed (RPM:450). Once I drive it for 10-15 minute it drives normally (RPM: 600). I turn on the AC initially to help increase the RPM. Any suggestions? Thanks
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My 96 TLC engine dies when I put the vehicle in low range. In order of events... 1. Shift to neutral. 2. Shift to Low range. 3. Center diff lock light comes on. 4. ABS light comes on. 5. Engine dies. On occasion the diff lock light will not come on and it is not engaged and the engine will continue to run, but if it locks and the ABS light comes on (which should happen) the engine dies. I have no clue what is the problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Brent
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Replying to: smasud (Oct 05, 2009 8:33 am) |
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Replying to: bgrahe (Oct 23, 2009 12:50 am) You probably have an automatic transmission on your 96 TLC. If going to low range has anything to do with engaging 4WD, maybe the engine is supposed to slightly increase in idle speed before it engages....sort of like the increase in idle speed right before the a/c clutch energizes. If the above hypothesis is true and the engine controls fail to increase the idle speed as needed, the additional load might be killing the engine. I've only driven a (rental) 4WD one time, a Ford Explorer, and it felt like the vehicle was towing something (or dragging something) all the time, and that was without even engaging the 4WD. I kept checking the emergency brake to make sure it wasn't engaged. So, I know all that extra geartrain under there definitely contributes drag to the output of the engine. Another guess is that your injectors and throttle body need to be cleaned (I think the other response to your question suggested some cleaning). I have a 98 Avalon and my mechanic advised that I clean these at no later than 90,000 miles. A friend of mine has a Toyota Sienna and he heard the same thing from his trusted mechanic, only in his case he actually had a rough-running engine and took it in for diagnosis right around 85,000 miles. Good luck and let us know what is causing this problem. Jeff |
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