Engine is turning over slowly and I think it might be the battery. Affordable way to check this myself or just take it into the garage?
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posted by scarello
on May 29, 2009 -
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How do I tell whether a 2000 Toyota Celica GTS has ABS brakes or not? I'm buying used, and the owner isn't sure.
posted by ssnickerer
on May 10, 2009 -
16 answers
Why does my uncle's 1998 V6 Toyota 4-Runner misfire at highway speeds? Last month we drove from Los Angeles to Tucson and back, and at what seemed to be random points while we were driving the engine would buck repeatedly. Once it started, it would continue at all speeds, with the engine running particularly rough at low/idle RPM. We took it in to 3 different Toyota dealerships along the way, and to it's home dealership once we got back. They were all happy to service the vehicle, but none were able to fix it and two insisted they couldn't find any problems with the vehicle.
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posted by carsonb
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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Can the standard (type II, I think) stereo/CD system in a 2007 Toyota Corolla play MP3 CDs? Or what are my options?
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posted by Science!
on Jan 7, 2009 -
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How long can I wait to replace a purge valve in my '98 Toyota Corolla? How much is a reasonable price for getting this done?
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posted by lblair
on Dec 15, 2008 -
3 answers
The mechanic said my heater core needs to be replaced and it will cost $700. What does this mean? Lengthy explanation inside.
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posted by lunasol
on Dec 2, 2008 -
18 answers
My '93 Corolla (AT) isn't shifting into 1st gear. What's the likelyhood that this is a simple or very expensive repair?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on May 20, 2008 -
7 answers
Payload capacity of a Toyota 4Runner? Measured with or without the weight of the fuel in the tank?
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posted by thewalrus
on Mar 25, 2008 -
6 answers
Thinking about switching my 2005 Corolla hatchback for a 2007 Subaru Impreza sport wagon (non WRX version). Am I nuts?
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posted by ReiToei
on Mar 4, 2008 -
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So I didn't research as much as I should have, and I financed my new 2008 Toyota today with the extended warranty. Now it sounds like I should have waited or gotten other quotes, but with all the number juggling, I lost sight of the bottom line. I'm going back to the dealer tomorrow to cancel the extended warranty. Can I expect the dealer to try to change the APR or any other aspect of the financing of the car?
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posted by lychee
on Dec 19, 2007 -
12 answers
I am looking to sell my 2003 Toyota Echo. It's in great condition except the rear bumper. I am wondering if I should have the bumper repaired before selling it.
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posted by mto
on Nov 5, 2007 -
10 answers
Where can I find an aftermarket 16" wheel cover for a 2005 Totoya Matrix?
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posted by dy
on Oct 25, 2007 -
6 answers
I backed into a rock and damaged a borrowed car. The owner won't return until Monday. What should I do?
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posted by desjardins
on Oct 25, 2007 -
25 answers
My old Toyota Camry gets a strange oily build up on the inside of the windshield every month and a half--traditional cleaning methods don't work. How do I clean it? Help me not crash and die.
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posted by eralclare
on Oct 17, 2007 -
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I would like help "naming" our brand new black with tan interior '08 Toyota Prius.
I have always loved names for cars that make them seem like part of the family-----my friend's red Subaru was "Ruby" etc. Another friend's caravan was Carrie and so on.
What are some suggestions you have for names for our new black Prius? We are a family of 5 with 2 teens and a tween living in the Pacific Northwest. (I do not know if that matters!)
Thank you!
posted by seekingsimplicity
on Oct 9, 2007 -
66 answers
All the Toyota dealers in my region (Quebec/Canada) have a no haggling policy. The salesman just gives you the price from their webside and that's it. Anyone managed to get them to lower their price? Are they more flexible by the end of the month?
posted by racingjs
on Sep 24, 2007 -
12 answers
Anyone have any experience with installing a hitch for use with a hitch bike rack on a Toyota Camry? I haven't had a chance to visit the dealer, but is there an official Toyota-sanctioned hitch for a 2007 Camry? The manual says it can tow 1000 lbs, so there's gotta be something.
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posted by exhilaration
on Aug 30, 2007 -
5 answers
For about a week, I've noticed a "hot" smell coming from my engine. I don't know how to describe it except that it smells like an iron that has been left on. What is it?
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posted by kidsleepy
on Aug 21, 2007 -
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The time has come to buy a new car, and I've got a LOT of questions with regards to cost, options, leasing vs. buying, and haggling. Also recommendations on Toyota Highlanders and Mazda CX-9's...
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posted by PetiePal
on May 26, 2007 -
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My friends lost the keys to their 1999 Toyota Sienna. They were told that they can't just get a new key made, so they'll need to pay $1500 for a new computer for the van. Are there other less expensive options? Thanks in advance!
posted by GoshND
on Jan 12, 2007 -
9 answers
My Horizontal Land Transport Vehicle (a Toyota four-door sedan) is in the throes of an engine knock-fest.
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posted by Gordion Knott
on Jan 10, 2007 -
11 answers
I have a relative who bought a new Toyota and returned it for repair. The dealership claimed it would be covered under warranty
before fixing it, but said it wouldn't be covered
after fixing it. He can't afford the unexpected repair bill, so he risks losing the entire car to a lien. Any advice?
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posted by helios
on Dec 2, 2006 -
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Water is leaking into the back seat of my '92 Toyota Camry when it rains. I suspect a clogged drain in driver's front door but I don't know how to confirm this and unclog it.
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posted by PercussivePaul
on Dec 2, 2006 -
2 answers
Why does my 2001 Toyota Sienna have the same check engine light, with the same code, two days after my $600 repair?
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posted by crapples
on Sep 9, 2006 -
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Very strange electrical noise getting into radio on newly imported 1997 JDM Toyota Tercel hatchback. Radio replacement is imminent, but there's
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posted by toxic
on Aug 29, 2006 -
5 answers
How hard and expensive it would be to import a Toyota from Canada into the US? We're looking at the Yaris, but
the love of my life wants the 5 door hatchback and Toyota only sells the 3 door in the US. This is new for us, so please help out!
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posted by NortonDC
on Aug 21, 2006 -
25 answers
Sometimes when I try to start my car, it doesn't seem to "catch". This only happens sometimes, and when I took it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong.
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posted by exceptinsects
on Jul 3, 2006 -
17 answers
I was topping off the windshield washer fluid on my 1999 Toyota Tercel. That was easy enough, but now the hood won't completely shut. It will catch on the very first latch, but will not completely shut. How do I make it shut on my own? And if I can't do that, will it be safe enough to drive (not on major highways) until then?
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posted by BlzOfGlry
on Jun 30, 2006 -
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What do I need to know when Purchasing a used Toyota Prius? Besides the standard used car stuff, is there anything special I should know? Is there anything fundementally different between, say, an '03 and an '05?
posted by silusGROK
on Jun 7, 2006 -
19 answers
I am about to sell a 1996 Toyota Tercel that has seen better cosmetic days. It runs fine, has a pretty new exhaust, and a new thermostat. However, the engine light is on. I got an inspection at a Toyota dealer and the read out states that there is nothing wrong with it, but the light will not turn off.
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posted by toddst
on Apr 24, 2006 -
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I'm thinking about buying a Toyoto Scion TC and bidding adieu to my '97 VW Jetta. Any opinions or thoughts, stories or feelings on the Scion TC from current owners?
posted by xmutex
on Dec 28, 2005 -
9 answers
CarFilter: My wife's old Toyota (1996 Tercell) is having an odd problem. I know very little about engines, and Google has turned up a variety of possible answers [mi]
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posted by sixdifferentways
on Dec 16, 2004 -
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OK, look. In the course of discussing the recent canonization of Reagan, a friend of mine swore there was an honest-to-god photo op of the guy, as president,
smashing the windshield of a Toyota to show his derision for the Japanese car manufacturers in the face of the fall of the dollar. Does anyone know what he's thinking of? After intense questioning, he allows that Reagan may not have been physically doing the smashing himself, but at least was presiding over it.
posted by soyjoy
on Jun 19, 2004 -
7 answers
Buying a mini-van, and with the help of Ask Mefi, Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book, I know I want a Toyota Sienna LE. Got all the cash. Want to minimize the notorious hassle of running the car dealer gantlet. (More inside.)
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posted by sacre_bleu
on Jun 7, 2004 -
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I have a cherry 1973 toyota landcruiser with a small rust bubble (about the size of a quarter) starting on one of the front fenders - barring completely sanding and repainting the fender i'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for dealing with it? thanks in advance.
posted by specialk420
on Dec 28, 2003 -
7 answers
