Archive for February, 2009
Open Question: Toyota sprinter trueno question?
I love this car, want to buy one. Im in the UK and wondered what the english version was called, is there isnt one, which cars look the same? cheers
Open Question: how to find the cheapest toyota cars in south florida?
scion xb and a hybrid, prius or camry
Open Question: Problems with my 2006 Camry?
At 30,000 miles the condenser broke…at 40,000 the water pump needed replacement. Is this normal for an 06 camry or is this something unusual? Anyone else with a 06 camry have these problems?
Future of autos electrifying
BLOOMBERG NEWS Honda’s Insight hybrid is a five-door hatchback compact whose design is based on Honda’s FCX Clarity.
Open Question: Toyota tune-up problems – please help!?
I’m doing a simple tune-up on a 1985 4wd Toyota pickup (4cyl 22R) and bought replacement spark plugs under the assumption that it uses a carbeurator (though apparently Toyota introduced fuel-injection models at about the same time) – once I returned home I became suspicious that it was in fact actually a fuel-injected model – as I am a novice mechanic would someone please tell me what to look for to be sure (the truck starts without pumping first, that’s what made me wonder if it was actually fuel-injection), and whether or not it will make a difference if I use the spark plugs I was given at the auto parts store under the assumption that it was for a model using a carb? (I tried it anyway since by the time I thought it through I had already replaced all 4, and the truck started up just fine, but obviously I don’t want to risk any future problems.)
Open Question: I own a Prius. Is there any way to keep charging my phone when the car is off?
The cigarette lighter plugs seem to stop giving power when the car is off. How do I fix that?
Open Question: Checking my toyota’s self diagnostic system, help understanding the flashing lights on the dash.?
I recently found out how to jump the circuits of the OBD1 diagnostics test on my 1995 Toyota Previa, with the old paper clip trick. Anyway I got the check engine light and the oil light flashing in a sequence of codes. Now after some research I still have not found out what the oil light means, and why it is flashing. I am wondering if the oil light means anything in relation to the check engine light. Should i ignore it and only look at the check engine light flashes? Some help on this issue would be much appreciated.
Open Question: My 1995 toyota Tercel Has an oil leak Leak. Is there anything I can do myself before I take it to a mechanic?
I noticed my toyota tercel has been leaking a little bit oil when it is parked. Is there anything I can do to fix it before I take it to a mechanic. I am on a limited budget so if I want to try anything I can to fix it myself first. Any help is appreciated on this.