Can anyone tell me if I am being taken for a ride?
I have a 2003 Toyota previa with a bust airconditioning system. A local
firm specialising in airconditioning diagnosed a broken compressor and
replaced it. they commented that there were iron filings in the system

    I'm trying to change my coolant for my toyota 03 CE. What I found
out from toyota dealer's part department, coolant capacity is 6.9 qz.
They don't specify whether this capacity number includes radiator and
reservior or just radiator.

I just bought a 2003 Matrix XRS, only to find out after the purchase
that it is recommended to use premium gas in it (It seems the dealer
had the sticker on the window for the regular Matrix).
I'm not looking to race anyone, so I don't really care if I don't get

This sole reason for the existence of this group is to discuss Toyota
vehicles.  Thank you.

It's a low whine, and only present at 28 to 30 mph, but it's there. Will
it get worse? Is there anything I can do to prevent it getting worse?
Steve Henderson

Maybe we'll get the 700HP engine they use in the Indy car and F1 Series'?
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TOYOTA CITY, Japan--Hybrid cars aren't the only fuel-efficient concept to have grabbed Toyota's interest.
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Hello;
    I have a 94 Prism (corrolla clone) that I bought used.  When I
replaced the battery the radio stopped working.  Is there any way to
reset the anti theft code?  I do not have the code the previous owner

My 1990 Toyota Corolla wagon was laid up for about 4 months. It was started
about every 2 weeks for 3 months, untill a line broke on the Rack and
Pinion.  Now fixed and back on the road.  The car is great.  But when It
Idles, the Oil light comes on, as soon as you start revving it ...

I actually like the stock head unit in my Scion. It has more features than
any of the aftermarket units I have hanging around, and it plays MP3s.
But, the speakers lose it at any kind of volume. They're OK, but they
break up at the levels I like.

I am planning to buy a used JDM avalon engine that is Non VVT-1. My
first question is wether the orignal Avalon engine is vvt or non vvt?
Will a non vvt engine be compatible with my 1996 avalon? Can some one
tell me the differecen between vvt and non vvt? Is one better than the

From another newsgroup:
"Bush is not a Conservative because
he lacks the traditional Conservative values: small, unobtrusive
government, fiscal responsibility (no deficit spending, balanced

What would be a good portable air compressor to get, that wouldn't cost a
lot, would be good for filling the car tires when they get low, and also
for blowing out the sprinkler system in the fall?
Do they have units small enough to fit in the spare tire well for this?

I'm looking at a 2006 4x4, 4 cylinder, manual, with SR5 package. This
does not have limited slip, and is not an option.
I live in southern Calif so seldom see rain or snow. Several times a
year I might go to the ski areas, but then you primarily have fresh

I have a 2003 V-6 (2 wheel drive) 4runner with 30,000 miles and very
light use. Today the 3rd gear disengaged and the engine rev'ed and the
2nd kicked in. 1st and 2nd are fine and the oil is ok as well as clean
with no oder.

Hello,..
I'm thinking of purchasing a pre-owned 2000 Toyota Sienna Minivan and
would like "any" feedback before purchase. Wondering if the price is
reasonable, and any problems this model may have, although Consumer