Toyota Avalon Questions Maintenance & Repair

Is Heat Shield Needed?

My 2010 Avalon heat shield was rattling. Mechanic took it off, saying no harm would happen. He said just do local driving. Now I wonder should I have it replaced?

Power Steering Leak

Now i need to get to the root of my leaking power steering.Now i hope you can kind of pin point the problem without me spending alot of money.As far as my steering its easy and smooth but when the f...

Why Is Check Engine Light On?

Check engine, vsc lights came on. I checked the oil, power steering fluid, radiator coolant, they are fine. What could be wrong. It is 2010 Avalon.

Power Steering Leak

what happens is when i top it off it stops whining for bout a month then it starts again.So do you think its a rotted hose the reservoir or the whole unit needs changing?If the whole thing needs cha...

Power Steering Leak

i still have a power steering leak. Could be a hose because it wines but it still turns good and not stff at all.My question is is it ok to put preston power steering stop leak in it?Its a old 95 to...

"My Heater Doesn't Come On When I Start My Car"

My Toyota Avalon, 2011-- My heater doesn't come on when I start my car. I have to shut down the Avalon and restart car to get the heater to work.

Toyota Avalon Xls 2003 NO SOUND!

so i have no sound coming from my speakers the raido turns on,but no darn sound..can someone please help me thank yoi.

How Should I Fix A Pipe Leak

ive been developing a growing exhaust leak for some time now.Now its loud like i have straight pipes.I asked someone to look under my car and see where its leaking from he said its a gap after the c...

Power Steering Leak And E Brake Light

today i filled my power steering reservoir up all the way because it was making the winding sound but my steering was not hard to steer.Is that the pump going bad or its a leaky hose?If its a leak c...

What Is The Cost Of Replacing Struts

What is the cost of replacing struts on my 2006 Avalon?

Won't Accelerate And Shakes

Shakes and struggling to accelerate engine light blinks but I just had a tune up and all plugs and coils and valve gasket replaced and still doing the same thing

What Is Start Up Sound?

My 2010 Avalon 150kmiles,makes eeeerrrr sound, when starting up. The sound last for about 3 seconds. Is this the starter? Also, a rattling sound is heard for few seconds. Someone said timing chain ...

Does Timing Chain Go Bad?

My 2010 Avalon has 150k miles. I heard timing chains don't break, but do weaken. How can I tell the condition mine is in? How do I maintain it?

I Think My Flex Pipe/converter Is Leaking Exhause Its Very Loud

I have a 95 toyota avalon xl.I have a front mid exhaust leak.I think its the flex pipe/catalytic converter because when the car warm up in the morning cold start it smokes from rear muffler and by m...

How Would I Know If Starter Is Going Bad?

I have a 2010 a Avalon with 148k miles. Is there a way to see if starter is going bad? It starts fine ,but I want to avoid starter problems. Brought car with103k miles.

IsToyota Avalon 2002 Alternator Working?

There has to be a voltage feed back to the alternator to regulate 12v for the load variations. Where is the voltage feed back coming from?.

What Makes Vsc Light To Come On?

2010 Avalon engine and vsc lights, came on. Neither light is flashing. Is it safe to drive? What causes this? Is it expensive?

Does Dashboard Need Removal For Heat?

Was told dashboard needs to be removed, to replace servo motors. 2010 Avalon blows only cold air. Is this a common problem'? Is it expensive job? Car has 148k miles,

Car Blowing Cold Air

Why Is No Heat In Car?

2010 Avalon blows cold air, but no heat. It slowly loses coolant, from reservoir.. The hoses are not cracked. I was told it could be thermostat or heater core. Is this expensive repair?