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    toyota A246E torque converter lock-up

    in Corolla Club

    Posted

    The auto trannys on the Corollas and Matrix (particularly the 03-08s) are a bit quirky.

    90% of the time just leave it the O/D on. The only time the Toytas can have the O/D off is if on a steep incline or decline (think hills & mountains).

    Though keep in mind the automatics on these cars run hotter than what the manual would state for a fluid exchange.

    The 03-04s were to be changed @ 45-60k miles, but from my experience and from many others - it is better to do the tranny fluid flush OR fill and replace @ about 25-30k miles.

    I think the 05-08s have been updated about the longetivity for the ATF service.

    Also if you have the Cruise Control on - the auto tranny will feel like it's slowing down or in some cases even turn off - the transmissions are adjusting to the lack of torque in these 4 cylinder motors. <_<

    I suppose that is the price to pay for better than average fuel economy as compared to other manufacturers vehicles.

    More torque would be nice, in fact even a few bolt on modifications can assist with the scenario I mentioned in the previous sentence.

    Post your Matrix Pics here!!!

    in Matrix Club

    Posted

    nice Matrix' man.. ///Go Matrix 2003///

    very nice rims! missing the center caps but very nice.

    good to see a fellow matrix driver here.

    don't be shy and post more pics.

    also I suggest using an image hosting site to display your pics on message boards such as this one.

    1986 N/A MR2 Automatic HELP!

    in MR2 Club

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    EFI - electronic fuel injection, which meant a big thing back in the mid 80s.

    Perhaps new fuel injectors are needed?

    A proper fuel injection service requires more than pouring some sort of cleaner in the gas tank, after all those years it might be hopelessly clogged.

    Might be time for an engine rebuild or swap as a worst case scenario.

    Before you do - look into the transmission, see if that might be causing any issues.

    Small oil leak may be the oil pan gasket or the pan itself.

    Have you had the car looked thoroughly with a mechanic to find other possible problems?

    some scary news about Toyota/Lexus

    in General Toyota Discussions

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    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090930/ap_on_...W90YXRvcmVjYQ--

    So looks like Toyota will recall 3,800,000 vehicles due to the floor mats hazzard.

    "The recall will affect 2007-2010 model year Toyota Camry, 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra, 2007-2010 Lexus ES350 and 2006-2010 Lexus IS250 and IS350."

    Too bad the Matrix isn't part of the recall, I wouldn't mind new floor mats. :rolleyes: :P ;)

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