OK. I don't like the rear speakers in my tC. I have a set of 6.5" MB
Quarts hanging around doing nothing.
Has anyone replaced the rear speakers in a tC? It looks like I have to
pull the whole side panel off the car to get to the speakers. Does anyone

"I learned how valuable our Constitution is and how valuable the
separation of church and state is."
-- Cynthia Dwyer, American hostage held in Iran 444 days (1979-1981),
in a statement, February, 1981, from Albert J Menendez and Edd Doerr,

I know there have been discussions on this topic but I can't seem to
find a definitive answer.
I only hear 1 click when turning the ignition.  This especially happens
in the morning after not driving for the car for several hours.  After

Why does the dipstick on a 2004 toyota Matrix transmission (A246E) say "
Fluid should not have to be changed in normal operation", when it's
getting dirtier by the month.
 At 32K now and I want to change it.  The book says you can use Mobil 1

My 97 Camry has a problem with the passenger side outside door handle.
It will not open the door and acts as if it is still locked.  The door
opens fine from the inside and the lock mechanism works fine from the
inside and the outside.

I live in Florida and have a Corolla '94 with 112K miles in reat
condition, used but not abused. What thickness oil would you recommend
according to model/miles/climate?
Thank you in advance,

Is my Corolla '94 1.6ltr supposed to have a gas filter? Does it need to
be serviced or replaced? I don't remember having done so in all these
years. Is it a do-it-yourself kind of maintenance?
Thanks in advance,

I just replaced the transmission fluid (dexron III from toyota). I
pulled out about 3.3 litres but put back in the specified amount of 3.1
L (it is a 4 speed automatic). The manual says to check the dipstick,
but difficult to read as the fluid smears along the dipstick --I am

I just got home from purchasing a brand new Toyota Tacoma!  I'm totally
stoked!  Everyone at the dealership was incredibly friendly and
helpful, and the entire process, though lengthy, went like a dream.
My only moments of anguish occured with the finance guy who was

I've been offered a 5-speed liftback '86 Celica GT with ~130K miles,
basically free of charge (but it will cost me about $900 per year to
insure where I live). It has been garaged for a year since the previous
owner passed away.

I get a shudder after 120km/h in a '95 corolla 160i GL.. what could it
be? is it a common problem?
thanks in advance..

The 9 October issue of Business Week (US) has a full page devoted to
the new Lexus GS 450h hybrid. It includes a good photo.
Now that the Avalon is sharing a Lexus platform, I wonder if this hints
at the future Avalon.

The more I drive Toyota's Camry, the more impressed
I become.  That is one well-built machine.  Fudge, I fear
for Ford and GM.
    I don't want Ford to go bankrupt, but if they do,

My dealer advised me that the next Prius will be a 2008-1/2, as Toyota
is moving to  4-1/2 year styling cycle from its present 5. That
certainly will complicate model designations, not to mention the year
designator in the VIN.

A strange electrical problem has developed occasionally after washing or rain.
First noticed loud ticking under hood after car was shut down.  Turned out to
be the EFI relay.  Unplugging relay and sitting overnight seemed to clear
problem.  Stangely associated with this incident was ...