I've got a 2000 Echo with 90,000 km on it. It's been pretty good so
far, but has recently started making an odd noise, especially when
turning. It's an intermittent noise, that varies with speed. Sort of a
"scuff.. scuff.. scuff" kind of sound.

Howdy:
I have an 86 2wd, 5-speed Pickup with a 22r.  I am replacing the AAP
(auxiliary acceleration pump)diaphram.  The new Toyota diaphram that I
bought is merely the rubber diaphram with a round metal insert in its

Do the 6 Cyl 2005 Camrys take reg. gas ?
I heard, as contrasted to the 6 cyl Accords, they require Premium; true ?
Thanks,
Bob

What are the results of a cracked block and also head? are there
differences?

Greetings, fellow humans.
I'm in possession of one '92 Toyota Previa with A/C that needs filling
badly. The thing is that it has been using refrigerant of the type
"R13". And the a/c filling shops around here all claim never having

Hello Toyota people, I have a question.  I have a 2004 Celica GT (5
speed), and the gear shift leather BOOT seems attached to the plastic
KNOB.
I would like to separate the KNOB from the BOOT to expose the shiny

GM and Ford are doing the Employee Discount thing but Chrysler's bringing
out the heavy artillery...
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/06/business/media/06cnd-adcol.html?
Remember Lee Iacocca? He Plans to Pitch Chryslers Again

Hi, my air has now for the first time begun to blow hot. Any feedback
about the odds for success with the spending of money to add freon
would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your comments, Rick

While enjoying our new Sienna LE, I wonder when it comes to service and
parts (gives me a shiver when it comes to it) is it that one dealer does it
better than the other in the same area? Is one nicer, or better in any way?
Whne something is serviced under warranty is it hassle to ...

A guy quit, so it is now my duty to move customer's cars that are going to
remain overnight into the garage for safe keeping.
Well, I live in what is probably one of the MOST Liberal ares of the US,
if not THE most liberal. There are 5 colleges in a 20 mile area, and these

I am new to this group.  Nice to meet everyone :)
I am interested in purchasing a 200 Toyota Echo.  The one I am looking
at has 80,000 Kilometers (canada) on it.  I did some research and most
of the Echo's that are for sale in this year have about the same number

This is inspired by the other thread. For Camry owners especially (but
feel free to answer if you have another model, just name it):
1. Did your timing belt break on you? At how many miles? Did you get
warning (strange noises) or was it a sudden surprise?

um ... sorry if this has been gone over a million times. i tried a
google search in this newsgroup + edmonds auto but nothing definitive
and current has come about.
with the price of gas going nuts in Canada (and particularly

I have a stick shift 02 corolla. After starting the car, if I shift to the
reverse gear from neutral, it makes a grinding noise and it seems like the
whole car shakes before the gear kicks in. But there are times when it does
not happen. The clutch is completely pressed when I ...

I am looking for an "honest" automotive repair chain who repair air. I
have a 92 4RUNNER blowing hot air. Would you convert from R-12? Your
experiences are most welcome.
Richard