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#1000 of 1027 Re: 6-speed automatic transmission [ntassistant] by dookie84

Jun 04, 2010 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: ntassistant (May 19, 2010 5:29 pm)
ntassistant -
 
I have a 2010 4 cyl Camry. I'm not sure about the rollback thing, but if I don't really baby the accelerator when going from a full stop, it lurches forward. I have learned to accept and adapt to it. Same thing in reverse. If I park on an incline - front downwards - I can't get it going in reverse without a lurch. Extremely annoying and alarming.
I love everything else about the car. It has the quietest, most comfortable ride of the mid size sedans, which is why I bought it. That and how well my old Toyotas (92 Camry and 94 Corolla) have held up. I still have both. The old Camry still rides like a dream.
 
If your Avalon annoys you, I wouldn't buy a new Camry. I'm very sad to say this.

#1001 of 1027 Re: 6-speed automatic transmission [dookie84] by kiawah

Jun 04, 2010 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: dookie84 (Jun 04, 2010 1:25 pm)
Have you taken it to the dealership for a gas pedal replacement? Sounds like that should be fixable.

#1002 of 1027 Re: 6-speed automatic transmission [kiawah] by dookie84

Jun 09, 2010 (11:15 am)

Replying to: kiawah (Jun 04, 2010 6:13 pm)
kiawah-
I did have the pedal replaced. No help that I've noticed, I'm afraid. Thanks though.
I hardly hear about anyone else having this problem. The mechanic from the dealer said he didn't notice anything when I had him drive it. I should have told him to step on the gas as if he needed some sudden speed. That's when it's really noticeable. I think it's a quirk in my car. I'm no lead foot but occasionally you need some get up and go. I still love the car, mostly for the comfortable and quiet ride. I have occasionally forgotten to turn off the car when I leave it because it's so quiet - I have the Smart Key. The car, whose name is Christine after the car in the Stephen King book, does let me know when I take the key out of range.
dookie4

#1003 of 1027 Re: Caution: 2010 Camry-Vacuum Fluorescent Display lights [thegraduate] by dookie84

Jun 09, 2010 (11:21 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 04, 2010 5:27 am)
Running the A/C in the rain turned to a warm temperature has worked for me too.
It seems odd but it works well. The A/C keeps the air in the car dry.

#1004 of 1027 Re: Caution: 2010 Camry-Vacuum Fluorescent Display lights [dookie84] by wwest

Jun 14, 2010 (9:45 am)

Replying to: dookie84 (Jun 09, 2010 11:21 am)
Running the HVAC system at a "warm" temperature and in a setting/mode (footwell or combined footwell/windshield) that "washes" the inside of the windshield with the "warmish" airflow will do the job very adequately.
 
Use of the A/C will have absolutely no positive effect on th exterior of the windshield other than COOLING it down to the dewpoint (the temperature at which condensation begins) of the outside atmosphere.
 
Every time I got out of the cooled car cabin in Tampa last week my eyeglasses would immediately fog over.

#1005 of 1027 Re: Caution: 2010 Camry-Vacuum Fluorescent Display lights [wwest] by thegraduate

Jun 14, 2010 (10:10 am)

Replying to: wwest (Jun 14, 2010 9:45 am)
Use of the A/C will have absolutely no positive effect on th exterior of the windshield other than COOLING it down to the dewpoint (the temperature at which condensation begins) of the outside atmosphere.
 
But it'll prevent it on the interior.

#1006 of 1027 Re: Caution: 2010 Camry-Vacuum Fluorescent Display lights [thegraduate] by wwest

Jun 14, 2010 (10:39 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 14, 2010 10:10 am)
"...But it'll prevent it on the interior.."
 
Not nearly as reliably as HEATING the interior surface of the windshield, and KEEPING it HEATED.
 
The A/C can only work for cabin airflow dehumidification if mother nature, whimsical mother nature, deems it so. Additionally, with the use of A/C only for dehumidification you will often be left, sometimes days after, with sudden windshield fogging as a result.
 
When you switch the A/C off that condensate remaining on the roughly 10,000 square inches of the evaporator vane surface area can later act as a MOISTURE BOMB, rapidly humidifying the cabin atmosphere and condensing on an interior windshield surface already below the dewpoint.

#1007 of 1027 new 2010 camry, two questions by michaelscai

Jun 30, 2010 (1:32 pm)

just bought a new 2010 camry, pretty happy with it and getting 30+ average MPG for 2.5L, automatic, amazing:
 
two questions
 
1) the 'handle' inside the door seem to be made of two separate piece of material, and there is a gap between them, so if I hold the handle tight it feels like it pinches or squeezes my hand or finger, this is really annoying to me. I look at all four doors, and the 'handle' all seem to have a small gap.. does you camry do that???
 
2) when is a good time to do first oil change, should I wait till 5000 miles or is it better earlier during break in of the vehicle?

#1008 of 1027 Re: new 2010 camry, two questions [michaelscai] by cc62966

Jul 01, 2010 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: michaelscai (Jun 30, 2010 1:32 pm)
I don't recall an issue with the door handles - I am certain all Carmys have the same door handle parts. As for the Oil Change Interval - it was extended by Toyota to 10K miles. I my self asked about getting an oil change done early - break in period and all that, but was told by a number of credible sources that it is not necessary. The engines go through a break in period before install, so there should be no metal shards left when the car is delivered with fresh oil to the customer. However, unlike Honda, the Toyota engine doesn't come with any solvents added to the car from factory - so, if you choose there is nothing preventing you from getting an oil change done early. But, keep in mind that it requires full synthetic 0-20W oil, and a change will cost around $65+. I my self waited till it turned 7.5K to get my first oil change - still the oil on the dip stick looked perfect! Keep in mind that the oil change light will still go off at 5K intervals - check your manual for re-set instructions.

#1009 of 1027 Re: new 2010 camry, two questions [cc62966] by michaelscai

Jul 02, 2010 (10:04 am)

Replying to: cc62966 (Jul 01, 2010 5:58 pm)
because i bought this month, i got a 2 year/25k miles free maintenance from toyota that includes oil change, so I'm taking it to the dealer for the free oil change at 5k miles.
 
can you do me a favor and check all 4 of your inside doors, if you squeeze on the 'handle', does it flex? are there a small gap on any of them??

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