# \#avalon-hybrid **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/avalon-hybrid/14414.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 12V battery purchse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-hybrid-12v-battery-purchse/165684)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-hybrid-12v-battery-purchse/165684 "2023-05-21T06:00:27Z")
So, at 6y it’s time to replace the 12V AGM battery in my Avalon Hybrid, just based on age. Thing is, the dealers want an obscene amount of money for this. I have heard people talk about an Optima Yellow Top, but at my … --- ## [Should I maintain or buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-maintain-or-buy/190117)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-maintain-or-buy/190117 "2023-05-18T10:20:34Z")
I am wondering whether to continue to maintain or buy a newer Toyota Avalon Hybrid. What I have is a 2014 model well maintained with about 95k on it. The driver seat is a bit worn and I believe it will need a rear whe… --- ## [Long term maintainance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-maintainance/190355)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-maintainance/190355 "2023-05-02T20:21:13Z")
OK so I’ve decided to keep my 2014 TAH with 91k miles on it. No problems evident. I am wondering about long-term maintenance items. I don’t especially trust the manufacturer on this. So, should I change the spark plu… --- ## [Waxing Cars--substitute detailing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waxing-cars-substitute-detailing/176662)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waxing-cars-substitute-detailing/176662 "2021-05-12T13:13:44Z")
I have always waxed my cars (Well, Nu-Finish) although infrequently. Their appearance holds up well. They are on a carport most of the time and my driving mileage is low. I am getting old, and finding it quite a trial t… --- ## [2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — battery quandary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-avalon-hybrid-battery-quandary/179024)
**Author:** [@jaclyn32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaclyn32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-avalon-hybrid-battery-quandary/179024 "2021-08-29T02:10:35Z")
I have a 2018 Toyota Hybrid with a nickel battery. I generally keep cars for many years. I am concerned that the battery may give out before I wish to replace the car. I understand that battery replacement would be ve… --- ## [Overfilled gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-gas-tank/167374)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-gas-tank/167374 "2020-07-17T04:27:13Z")
My wife overfilled the gas tank, topping it off in order to get more of a good price. If she did damage, what are the symptoms to watch for? What could be done about it? --- ## [Considering a 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2019-toyota-avalon-hybrid/138662)
**Author:** [@BettyeKerns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyeKerns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2019-toyota-avalon-hybrid/138662 "2019-04-17T15:30:56Z")
I am interested in purchasing a 2019 Toyota Avalon. Have found information on maintenance costs for first 5 years and battery warranty… Since we usually keep a car for 10 yrs. or around 120,000 miles I would like to kno… --- ## [2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - noise in the passenger door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-avalon-hybrid-noise-in-the-passenger-door/138026)
**Author:** [@BarryEvans42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryEvans42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-avalon-hybrid-noise-in-the-passenger-door/138026 "2019-04-06T18:35:04Z")
What would make a sharp loud noise in the passenger door. Is it related to the lane departure system? We were driving and heard this loud sharp noise in the door. We heard it the next day and then lower noises for the…