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  • It sounds almost like you have a fuel leak, but that shouldn’t be possible.

    The fuel system automatically pressurizes and tests the fuel system for leaks. If there were a leak, that’s when the check engine light comes on.

    I’d take it back to the dealer and have them re-verify the work they did before. You could also take it to a third party or auto parts store and ask them to check for set codes. Not all codes set a fault light, so you might get an idea from that.



  • FerowinBtoToyota@gearhead.townCar Was on During Oil Change
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    11 months ago

    A few dollars worth of tools from Harbor Freight and a level surface on which to park the car. That isn’t too much for most people. Granted, many people don’t have a driveway, but space could likely be found. We used to do it in the mall parking lot and brought the used oil to Autozone to be recycled.

    It’s a viable option for many people who don’t know it, and my goal is to make them aware. YouTube has dozens of videos teaching how to do it, people just need to know it’s possible.


    1. The A/C blows across the wireless phone charger, but doesn’t blow on your phone. Be careful using your wireless charger on a hot day, it can cause your phone to overheat and will damage the battery over time.

    I bought my Crown while in the summer and that happened to me a couple of times.

    1. You can press the voice control button on the steering wheel to operate the infotainment screen, or you can press and hold the voice button to control your iPhone with Siri when you have CarPlay on.

    I don’t know if that works with Android Auto. Seems like it would.

    1. When I bought the car the parking camera would come on every time I slowed to about 5 MPH. One of the buttons on the left side of the camera display screen turns that function on or off.

    2. If you set the side mirror adjust to either side, when you go into reverse the side mirrors automatically aim downward to help you back into a parking space.

    Enjoy your car, don’t forget to follow the break-in instructions and do the first oil change at 1,000 miles.


  • FerowinBtoToyota@gearhead.townCar Was on During Oil Change
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    1 year ago

    You’re fine if the engine didn’t run during the oil change.

    Also, you’d be WAY better off doing your own oil change in the driveway than going to a quick-lube place. It’ll cost the same or maybe a few bucks more, but you’ll know what oil and filters are being used and you’ll know it’s being done right.


  • I usually put about ten to twelve thousand miles on my car every year.

    Be sure to take your car on the highway about once a month and drive it for at least ten to fifteen miles. This will fully heat the engine and help keep out condensation and reduce oil contamination.

    Remember that you should change your oil every six months, even if you don’t reach 5,000 miles.


  • If you buy a non-OEM axle, you’ll get non-OEM axle service life and ride quality.

    On my car, I would never use aftermarket parts for:

    1. Load bearing suspension parts (struts, ball joints, control arms, etc) because they affect ride quality.
    2. Major engine components or accessories, new or remanufactured (heads, pistons, cams, VVTI, water pump, or alternator) because I don’t trust the service live and because they can cause major damage to other components if they fail catastrophically.
    3. Major body components (glass, bumpers, paint)

    Things I would use quality aftermarket for:

    1. Oil
    2. Filters (oil, intake, and cabin)
    3. Drive belts
    4. Consumables (light bulbs, fuses)
    5. Things that are unlikely to cause major damage if they fail or aren’t perfect (head or tail light lenses, covers, body clips, floor mats)

    If you go aftermarket, go quality. Don’t buy the cheapest and expect it to match Toyota quality and don’t buy the most expensive and expect a miracle.

    Beware of counterfeit parts if you buy OEM online. They’re getting popular with scammers. Never trust Amazon reviewers.











  • FerowinBtoToyota@gearhead.townBreak in period….
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    1 year ago

    Just do the best you can. The break-in period is there to allow the piston rings to seat properly and to allow the metal components in the block to wear In together without creating hot spots in the engine that could lead to uneven wear down the road.

    As long as you do the best you can to limit your speed and try to take it easy you’ll be okay.

    Do a break-in oil change At about 1,000 miles to get the new engine debris out before it causes damage to the engine. Some people say to do two, at 500 and 1,000 miles, but that’s up to you.