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I have the 09 Matrix S AWD. I purchased every option except GPS because I was given an after-market Garmin Nuvi 720 as a gift. I noticed that when I hook up the GPS I cannot find a radio station that will allow th GPS to speak the directions. At first I thought I was doing something wrong; but I e-mailed Toyota and they told me that the 09 Matrix will NOT accomodate after-market GPS systems that talk. Am I pissed? Absolutely! Any recommendations? Can anyone advise if there is a way to have the doors automatically lock once you have exited the vehicle without pressing the lock button? I was reading several of the discussions and I noticed that someone recommended that at the next oil & filter change try 0w20 for better gas mileage - anyone else agree? One last comment - I noticed that if I put the rear windows down and I am driving there is this godforesaken noise - any thoughts? |
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Replying to: diva2008 (Sep 27, 2008 4:39 pm) Question #2.... I cannot help. " " #3....Usuallt the thinner oil gives slightly better mileage...but...I suggest you use the right weight oil that the "manual' recommends!!!! #4....that is a common occurence forom "wind turbulence" and will occur in "ALL' vehicles. The incoming wing has no palce to exit and buffets itself against the incoming wind. It occurs in ALL vehicles.
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Replying to: diva2008 (Sep 27, 2008 4:39 pm) |
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Replying to: diva2008 (Sep 27, 2008 4:39 pm) As far as the window-induced noise - I get it too. Turns out the car is tight as a drum, and it resonates with the some combinations of one or multiple windows down a little ways. Note that you don't get the noise when all 4 are down all the way. So don't sit and suffer - when you get that noise, that means that outside air isn't really going thru the car anyway - just buffeting around at the window. Sometimes I like to forego the A/C, and ride with window down - sometimes even at freeway speeds. Try opening the windows more, or more of them. My solution is to open the Driver's window all the way, and the other three open about 2 inches. I get air thru, and little noise (only wind noise, no buffeting). Another alternative is to leave the windows up, and crank the A/C blower up a bit, without actually turning on the A/C. This works best on the freeway, as it's quieter (and more fuel efficient) than open windows. I've experimented a bit, and find that the best setting for the Duct Control for this, is to put it in "half-dash vent / half-floor" setting. Please don't get mad at Toyota about the GPS - after all, they didn't tell you that would intertie with the Garmin. Why blame them 'cause it doesn't work? Does Garmin say it should work with the Toyota? Hope you enjoy the other fine qualities of the car, especially the nice gas mileage. Fun to drive, no?
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Replying to: nortsr1 (Sep 28, 2008 3:41 am) |
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Replying to: ecotrklvr (Sep 30, 2008 7:28 am)
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Replying to: diva2008 (Sep 30, 2008 6:40 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 01, 2008 6:31 am) I do agree that switching brands to get higher mileage is probably not going to get you much, if anything. Better to read up on the techniques that will help you drive your car for better mileage. And do not waste money buying Premium. Neither the 18L or 2.4L in the Matrix will be able to make better mileage with higher octane fuel. It may even lower the mileage. You've made a great selection. Drive it easy for he first 500 miles or so. Read link title. Don't panic when your mileage drops in a month or so when the gas gets "enhanced" with ethanol. We all suffer when that happens. Oh - and enjoy the ride.
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Replying to: ecotrklvr (Oct 01, 2008 10:11 am) Whether that 'Techron' actually is anything of value is another discussion entirely.My contention is that while it might possibly keep a fuel injector cleaner a bit longer it certainly will have no effect on how economically (or powerfully) your engine runs. It's only Chevron (or whoever) that would like you to think it does. As far as octane increasing FE you are likely spot on - those of us saddled with E10 ethanol (EPA regs) (instead of MTBE) will definitely suffer from lower FE despite generally higher octane ratings on all grades of 'gas'.
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 01, 2008 2:33 pm) So, do you have any experience with Arco? Or just belief in your theory that "all gas is the same"?
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