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Hello Carol, I have found the information provided on the Car Care Nut YouTube channel to be excellent. If you haven't seen it, Amhed is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician with many years of experience in a dealership, and now as an independent. I am aware of several videos where he talks about changing the transmission fluid. Basically, if it has under 100K you can do a drain and fill (not a flush). You are right about the "sludge"; if you haven't had a transmission service before 100K then the transmission may start slipping if you flush it and get rid of the sludge. I love his series on maintenance. Cindy

2012 Camry SE V6 ower me to this forum.

Currently driving a 2018 RAV4, daughter 1 owns a 2005 Camry with a bazillion miles, daughter 2 owns a 2012 Camry with 100k+ miles. I have a 2007 Sequoia about to be posted for sale, and sadly the 96 4WD 4Runner (sob) died a few years ago... Meanwhile, I have been banned from some Honda CRV forum because I said I'd never but another Honda... go figure. 🙂 Glad to be here.

Got my Camry SE 2016 recently. Many things I need to do for her. I am looking for good seat covers.

Have a two door 1994 v6 Camry coup gray for sale. (has 182,000 miles on it). This car was my wife's car, and then all three children used this car before during and after college. It is an amazing vehicle, and my goal was to restore this family car to the original condition. It has dents and scraps and needs a complete paint job. The dash needs to be replaced due to cracks and heat damage of thirty years of Arizona, and it needs transmission work and many other little things to bring back to original condition. Local restoration places have cost around 10K to restore to original condition, which I would love to do, but because of health issues I just cant afford it or the ability to do some of the work myself. You can find them once in awhile for 8k/10k on the web, so it is a long term investment. They are year by year harder to find. So I'm looking to sale this to someone whom who would recondition this car, know the history of it and be pound to own this Camry that was made in Japan in 1994 as the first year they introduced the two door coup. Have loved this car for so many years, and has a lot of history, I even still have original window sticker. Yes it needs restoration. and yes it 30 years old, but still has its has amazing power for a two door car, and like they said, the car will outlive its owner. The right person can see this car would be a great car to own and restore. Two door coupes are getting rarer and rarer, but its about the car and how well it rides and drives that puts the joy in owning it. Anyone who would like photos and other information, please reach out to me at my email. Thank you tlwomack@outlook.com

I'd look at either the blower motor or the control module.

Just purchased an Avalon and also find myself working on other family Toyotas specifically a Corolla and Camry. This looks like a great forum and I look forward to contributing and receiving here. JayKay also known as John Kenneth

did you remedy the issue? If so, what was it. I'd guess your struts were badly worn.

Greeting from So. Cal, Just picked up a well maintained White 2007 4cyl Base 2FWD Highlander with 163K miles from a family member. This is my first Toyota and purchased as an extra vehicle for light duty work and recreational excursions. Figured it is more practical than a small pick up. Not to sound snobbish, I own two 5 series BMW's and have for the last 3 decades but I have to say, this little SUV is a gem to drive and I really like the simplicity not to mention the ride is surprisingly comfortable. Looking to purchase a set of tires......an HT with a slightly more aggressive tread "yet" on the quiet side. Don't know if that's possible but if anyone has a set which fits my description, I'd love to hear your feedback. Installed Hi/Low LED's (Game Changer), Engine detailed, Tow hitch be installed this week after I complete a full detail on her.

It is but that's ok. Been doing some preventive projects and good to be onboard.

Ty. I'll look for it again

Welcome to the Club quite a culture shock from BMW 5 series comfort to the Highlander Good to have you onboard!

From 2021 FSM. Applies to MY 2020 - 2024. INTERIOR PANELS _ TRIM REAR CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL; 2020 - 2024 MY Highlander Highlander HV [12_2019 - ].pdf

My dad may he rest, owned and operated his own auto repair business in Los Angeles for 41 years. Specializing in MG's Jaguars, and Austin Healey's, shortly before he got tired of "twisting nuts and bolts", he considered taking on repair of some of the Japanese cars including Toyota. He never got there however, and the manuals I'll be listing were set aside and have been in storage for 50 years. This volume, was never used in any shop environment other than sitting in his library of repair manuals never to be used. Great photos of the manual are available, showing that while the cover has some surface dirt, the bindings are strong as new - I hesitated to open this book up too wide to photograph, as it feels that brand new - The individual pages, artwork, and text are in as new, excellent condition, no smudges, finger prints or any other type of blemish. $50.00 - Will ship to Lower 48 Free via US Postal Service

Thanks for letting me join. Just to let everyone know that I do not own a Corolla. It's actually my daughters, however, Her car is pretty cool. I'll post pics of it later, but she has sticker bombed it with and I am not exaggerating when I say with 10,000 stickers.

I just found out that remote start on my new 2023 Camry is considered a "service" that I will have pay a subscription for AFTER I already purchased the vehicle. What else is considered a "service" maybe the power windows? The trunk? The brakes? How far do you go with this insanity Toyota? I buy a 40k car and you have the audacity to charge me monthly to use the buttons on my key fob? NEVER again. This buisness model is extortion and you will fail. I hope miserably. I was so happy with my new car until I found out I was being ripped off. SHAME on you Toyota.

Howdy fellow Avvy owners. I bought a '12 Base in excellent condition back in '17. Was about to get a Camry but sister suggested I look at Avvys and was amazed to find them priced same and even cheaper. Got it with 35k on it, now up to 90k. I split the driving time between it and my truck. During the 55k I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever w it. Love everything about so much I bought a second one, '15 XLE Touring, 68k and in excellent cond, needed tires and brakes. I've put Bridgestone Turanza Quiettracks on both cars. I figured between these 2 Avvy's I can count on at least a quarter million more miles trouble-free luxury sedan cruising, especially the way I baby them. I thought since I own 2, I better get connected. Not too mechanically savvy, so I'm sure I'll be asking more questions than answering them, but glad to be here!

Howdy fellow Avvy owners. I bought a '12 Base in excellent condition back in '17. Was about to get a Camry but sister suggested I look at Avvys and was amazed to find them priced same and even cheaper. Got it with 35k on it, now up to 90k. I split the driving time between it and my truck. During the 55k I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever w it. Love everything about so much I bought a second one, '15 XLE Touring, 68k and in excellent cond, needed tires and brakes. I've put Bridgestone Turanza Quiettracks on both cars. I figured between these 2 Avvy's I can count on at least a quarter million more miles trouble-free luxury sedan cruising, especially the way I baby them. I thought since I own 2, I better get connected. Not too mechanically savvy, so I'm sure I'll be asking more questions than answering them, but glad to be here!

Is the screen locked when driving while using carplay? Also does the 360 cam still work?

New to the forum. I got my 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross last December and love it! Except for google maps, lack of cd player and the requirement that you have to have your phone in your car to have a working screen. I was driving a 2003 Corolla and it was a lot less stressful to listen to my tunes. I do love my heated seats.

My thought is that I think it affects access to feature on my radio. I can’t adjust the radio touchscreen settings because the radio says I’m “driving” when I have the key turned to ACC. So the radio may default to driving mode unless it receives a signal from VSS.

i found this super unique 1974 Corolla wagon in a pick n pull junkyard in Windsor California for sale for only 1900 bucks. id hate to see this car crushed, and ive been trying to reach out to as many people as i can. Is anyone interested? https://www.picknpull.com/we-sell-cars/vehicle-details/51797

My 19 year old son from Ireland has just started his first year of college in Arkansas ,USA. Having just obtained his USA drivers permit we would like to buy him a car due to no on-campus accomodation and as he lives a 20 minutes drive to college and travels there and then to baseball training each day. As all of my other kids in Ireland had older Toyotas as their first car and, I wanted to buy my son a similar car while he is at college in the USA. If there is anyone who might have an older Corolla or Camry or similar for sale please could you respond to my post. Thank you , Enda

1993 Toyota Camry 5 Dr. Wagon SE V6,AT,AC,PS,A.O.P., Power windows/locks, sunroof, power seat (Drivers), rust-free,345km (90% highway driven). Very well maintained (records available). The 1992-96 Camry series is arguably the best Toyota ever produced; this vehicle proves it! Priced reasonably @ $5000. Ph/text 236-979-3443.

GAve it up - the little steel stiffeners wouldnt line up - bought an after market

Hello everyone, I am new to Toyota Owners Club but not new to Toyotas. I've had my 1978 Corolla Liftback since 2009, and I love it! Both my windshield and rear glass (on the hatch) leak terribly when it rains. The gaskets are dry and cracked, and quite obviously need to be replaced. The trouble is that I cannot find replacements anywhere! I am hoping that some kind person on this forum has an idea of where I could get them. The original gaskets used chrome-colored plastic inserts, but I'd be just as happy with all-black "California-style" gaskets, depending on what's available. Because there were so many different body styles for Corollas during this time, I've attached a picture of mine below. The chassis number is TE51. My understanding is that the different body styles (sedan, wagon, liftback, etc.) all used different windshields, and therefore different windshield gaskets as well. Thank you for your help! Adam

I am selling my 83 Toyota P/U. Is there any recommendations on where to sell?

Update:according to my dealership the odor is caused by the windows’ seals. The have clean the interior of the doors and will replace the seals.

I found some very helpful youtube videos and if I can't DIY, I will take to a mechanic.

It’s not the drive cables! Toyota is using plastic worm gears that can strip just from your weight in normal traffic! Very very poor quality designed to provide work for Toyota service departments. Very very very dangerous and negligent design. My advice is to avoid purchasing Toyota/Lexus products made after 2021. The are the Japanese Ford now! They have a new “Design for profit”. Trade in or fox choice!

I just took delivery of a GH Platinum. Not the hybrid model (wish I could've found one in the color scheme I wanted!). But I do have the DRVM. I can't answer your question specifically but I can tell you that I will rarely, if ever, use it. Reason is that when I switch to the DRVM from the standard mirror, it plays with my eyes. Hard for my eyes to adjust to it and focus for some reason. Don't get me wrong, the DRVM works very well. It's just that because the mirror is only 18-24" from my eyes, it's difficult for me to focus on it after looking at the road during a drive. I have to look at the mirror for a few seconds longer than normal to actually see what's in the view vs. a standard mirror where it's an instantaneous view. And I don't like taking my eyes off the road for that long. Could be different for you but for me, I don't think I would order one if my model didn't come with it installed already.

Just do what is is the owners manual. There is everything you need to know. Low yearly mileages doesn’t mean oil won’t degrade. Specially short distances and circumstances where the oil hardly reaches its desired temperatures will degrade oils, no matter if its synthetic or not. An engine that won’t be able to build up its temperature will have moisture in the oil pan. As a consequence, rust may occur on parts that once affected, will be extra vulnerable for oxidation. Draining such oil will also drain the moisture with it, no matter if the oil is crystal clear like new fresh from the can oil. And keep in mind that the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster sais nothing about the oil temperature at all. True, the RAV4 engines warm up very fast due to the clever motor management. As a consequence, the oil will warm up quicker than on conventional cars that have cam driven water and oil pumps. Stay on the safe side and do what’s in the book. You did not invent these engines.

If you live in the rust belt of the United States the answer is NO. That's just my opinion. It would be easier to by a newer Avalon in better shape with the same amount of miles for around $5K.

Thanks for your suggestion. Will discuss with service department.

Bought a new Highlander Hybrid. Still learning and think it was a good choice for us. On the first trip out of Texas to family in Baton Rouge y’all enjoy your day Richard.

Greetings everyone. I have a 2002 Celica GT for sale. Automatic Transmission, 135,500 miles. I have listed it at $7,995.00. You can see all the details in my Craigslist and AutoTrader ads. Craigslist: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/silver-spring-2002-toyota-celica-gt/7646320726.html AutoTrader: https://www.autotrader.com/marketplace/buy/toyota/celica/2002/JTDDR32TX20125171?listingId=689080426 Thank you, Wayne

Just curious, does anyone from Toyota USA ever look at this forum or listen to consumer input? I would think if they did, the would want to do something to try and keep existing customers and to gain new ones. Letting the dealership add stupid high addendums just because they are not smart enough to know how and what to order should be the first thing they address. I have never (and never will) pay MSRP let alone MSRP plus. The second thing I think the may want to do is realize where their headquarters are located. Every car sold in Texas should come standard with ventilated seats or at least available on all models....not just the high end. If it where standard, it would be cheaper for Toyota and a great selling point. I really wanted to buy a new Camry hybrid model but can only locate The addendum feature is now making me look to Kia and Huydai. I do wish Toyota would be better.

Hello, My first post as a new member. This November will mark the 18th anniversary of IMO the best automotive decision that I ever made. In 2005 I bought my Toyota 4runner Limited V8. I have never had a better experience. Best vehicle I've ever owned! My thoughts in joining the forum is to not only to give the car it's kudos but also to see what others experiences and recommendations are as my 4runner begins to pass into the +200K mark. I recently had the recommended 100K timing belt replacement. Not that there was a problem, but the service really smoothed out the ride. Literally runs quiet and as smooth as silk. I'm committed to keeping her into the next stage. Please share your thoughts. I'd like to try to be proactive in extending the life of my ride. Incredible SUV 2005 4runner Limited V8

🤑 Hey Toys! I'm Anh and my trusted Tacoma just turned 339,000 miles! Don't know how much longer but, it feels like new still. Smells like dogs but, drives like new! LOL

SOLD!! NAME: Aaron EMAIL: amc82591@gmail.com LOCATION: Mount Arlington, NJ PAYMENT PREFERENCE: Cash in person PRICE: 3500 OBO DESCRIPTION (CAR, YEAR, OTHER): Breaks my heart to sell this one, but I have new responsibilities and I don't want it to sit collecting dust. Willing to negotiate but no lowball offers please! I am not parting out the car. Selling as is! No trades. Transmission swapped form auto to 5spd manual in 2011 + new clutch 191K miles ; 90K on transmission Full body restoration and paint in 2011 (garage kept since) Not used as a daily. Has only been driven to small town car shows New brakes and lines 2021 New struts and mounts 2020 Full catback exhaust + header Runs great, no issues, clean title Owned by my dad and me since 2004 Always maintained properly by me and my dad. My dad is an auto mechanic who owns his own business of 40 years in Rahway NJ ALL other mods are in the screenshot in photos! Cash IF in person only! Located in mount Arlington NJ. DM me if you have any questions or would like to come see it! If you need it shipped you can do so through my eBay listing! https://www.ebay.com/itm/145086503635 Thanks for looking!

I am starting a new thread for owners with high mileage vehicles. Please post 'impressive' numbers and share any repairs/maintenance outside of the ordinary experienced during your journey. Maybe our fellow owners can learn from others and have an idea of what repairs to expect as miles accrue.

Check the owners manual page 340. There is a switch to control the courtesy lights.

searched all those resources. Dealer rarely has that kind of information I've found, although I really like my dealer. I'm looking outside the obvious sources....

Thanks for the suggestion, but what's so maddening is the issue is intermittent and exhaust leaks, once they start, don't get better. I will ask my mechanic to check it out nevertheless.

Hi there, I am new here too, as of like just a few seconds ago. This is one of the most asked ?'s on all of the Tundra forums. At any rate, just wanted to respond here although I know it's been almost a month. "Best" oil is subjective. Personally, as long as you use oil that meets the recommended specs and change it frequently (every 5k IMO), it's hard to go wrong really. However, I recently did some research myself and decided to switch to 5w-30 (I always use synthetic or synthetic "blend" at least). The reason I switched is that others indicated that the engine seemed to be a bit more "quiet".. i.e. less pings / tings or whatever. So far it definitely sounds better to me. Disclaimer: This is all my opinion and in no way stated as fact, for the record. 🙊

My screen freezes on occasion listening to music or during calls. My fix is holding down the power button until the screen shuts down and powering back up. Seems to fix it, but who knows when it will occur again.

Hi. I'm obsessed with riding. On my Highlander 2018, I keep a bike rack. I enjoy riding my bike in the mountains. Before I acquired a new job in town, I used to go there every weekend. I purchased a Hitch-style Bike Rack from here. This rack style was chosen because it enables for the safe movement of a bike from one location to another. The type of bicycle rack you need will be determined by the vehicle you drive. A hitch-mount rack is also useful for vehicles such as minivans.

Sorry for the late reply....did you find a roof rack yet? Fitting an aftermarket air filter can improve air flow and also may clean the air better so less contamination in the engine....cleaner air and more of it 🙂 However, it can also affect the fuelling which may actually affect economy but so will fitting a roof rack. K&N make a superb replacement air filter element which is reusable by cleaning and refitting and gives many other benefits over standard filters

" with a rock being stuck between the wall of the tire ", That is an incomplete statement. It takes 2 items for something to be "between".

I am running Fuel treatment. Fuel injector cleaner actually. My mechanic recognizes the issue, told to use it me to use it and tells me it is running properly other wise. But I will make sure he checks for vacuum leaks again. Thanks for responding