# \#avalon **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/avalon/1145.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Driver training in a busy parking lot at Home Depot!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-training-in-a-busy-parking-lot-at-home-depot/192579)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-training-in-a-busy-parking-lot-at-home-depot/192579 "2023-09-05T22:41:19Z")
Driving out of control in a busy parking lot at a Home Depot, I recently while shopping at a Home Depot coming out to find your car was hit and wedged between a 2006 Toyota Avalon and a small tree. Apparently the owner o… --- ## [Toyota Avalon groaning sound on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-groaning-sound-on-acceleration/188259)
**Author:** [@josh.apple2012\_183572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh.apple2012_183572)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-groaning-sound-on-acceleration/188259 "2023-01-11T08:09:57Z")
Toyota Avalon XL 2004 108,000 Miles. You can hear it best on the 2nd/3rd acceleration. Sounds bad to me it started out of the blue. If anyone here has any ideas on this or advice, would appreciate it. --- ## [Change 2007 Toyota Avalon fob trunk button behavior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2007-toyota-avalon-fob-trunk-button-behavior/186680)
**Author:** [@giskard22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giskard22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2007-toyota-avalon-fob-trunk-button-behavior/186680 "2022-10-03T17:37:55Z")
On a 2007 Avalon, the fob’s trunk release button doesn’t do anything. The trunk release button on the dash works, so the disable button in the glove box isn’t the problem. I tested that to confirm—it works as expected. A… --- ## [How To Stop Toyota Entune Bluetook From Playing Album](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-stop-toyota-entune-bluetook-from-playing-album/184377)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-stop-toyota-entune-bluetook-from-playing-album/184377 "2022-06-02T19:22:54Z")
I connected the Entune to my cell phone and it keeps trying to play one of the music albums. It appears to be the last album I played a few weeks agowhile agoqI did not tell it to do that dnot --- ## [Ozone Generator damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generator-damage/64240)
**Author:** [@Fred2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred2011)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generator-damage/64240 "2022-04-05T01:45:48Z")
What is the documented official maximum time to use an ozone generator in an auto interior without causing degradation of the leather, vinyl or electrical wiring? I have done quite a bit of research online and found the… --- ## [2001 Toyota Avalon - checking transmission fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-checking-transmission-fluid-level/180762)
**Author:** [@Louise24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-checking-transmission-fluid-level/180762 "2021-11-20T22:38:25Z")
why is my transmission fluid level on hot level when car is cold but level shows no fluid when car is hot --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon - beware of insect infestation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-beware-of-insect-infestation/178253)
**Author:** [@MEGGIE1951](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MEGGIE1951)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-beware-of-insect-infestation/178253 "2021-07-28T00:12:06Z")
Insect infestation in AC drain! AC water backed up and filled car. Crashed electrical system. Car totaled - only 70k miles - otherwise a perfect car… --- ## [2004 Avalon with mystery coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-avalon-with-mystery-coolant-leak/177630)
**Author:** [@aruthlinford\_175875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aruthlinford_175875)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-avalon-with-mystery-coolant-leak/177630 "2021-07-09T14:07:28Z")
Car is slowly leaking anti-freeze… fine around town when I’m slowly filling it back up… but can’t do long journeys/hills/mountains all that well. I’ll stop after a long hill and the system is boiling enough to spray the … --- ## [1995 Toyota Avalon Starter issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-avalon-starter-issue/175868)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-avalon-starter-issue/175868 "2021-04-03T22:14:44Z")
My 1995 Avalon’s engine won’t turn over. It was operating normally two days ago. Car has 1MZFE engine, 248,000 miles. When I turn the key, I hear a very rapid clicking (solenoid ?) sound from under hood. Sounds like a … --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - using fuel injector cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-using-fuel-injector-cleaner/167922)
**Author:** [@THOMASMCCARTER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THOMASMCCARTER)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-using-fuel-injector-cleaner/167922 "2020-07-28T00:20:02Z")
For years I have added a can of fuel injector cleaner (quality brand) at every third fillup. I normally use 86 octane from the “box store”.It seems to work perfectly. I would ask your comments of this practice, or use … --- ## [What's Eating my Alternators?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-eating-my-alternators/167298)
**Author:** [@Matthew-Kristina-Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Kristina-Coleman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-eating-my-alternators/167298 "2020-07-15T03:51:07Z")
So I had to replace my Avalon’s alternator back in October @~ 150k miles. I just had to replace THAT one! It’s been what? 8 months and ~10k miles? Is it just a bad factory product or could there be something killing the… --- ## [Check engine light on shortly after fuel induction cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-shortly-after-fuel-induction-cleaning/162266)
**Author:** [@John\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Brown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-shortly-after-fuel-induction-cleaning/162266 "2020-04-04T03:11:44Z")
It was recommended that I do a fuel induction cleaning on my 2000 Avalon (112,000 miles). I did it and when I drove my car for a few times I noticed a delay in acceleration for a split second after hitting the gas pedal… --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - boot repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-boot-repair-question/160199)
**Author:** [@ruthwirth2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruthwirth2000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-boot-repair-question/160199 "2020-03-14T10:05:28Z")
HI, I have a 2008 Avalon which I take in for regular maintenance. I took it in for a smog check and when I got it back they told me that it had cracks in the: torque mount, lower control arm, rack & pinion and th… --- ## [Why does the ride feel so different after my tires were replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-ride-feel-so-different-after-my-tires-were-replaced/159639)
**Author:** [@DiannePotts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DiannePotts)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-ride-feel-so-different-after-my-tires-were-replaced/159639 "2020-02-28T13:47:25Z")
At 35K miles my Toyota dealer recommended replacing the 4 tires on my 2006 Toyota Avalon. They replaced the 4 tires and the ride of the vehicle was instantly worse and difficult to steer. At home, the tire pressure mea… --- ## [2019 Toyota Avalon blind spot monitor doesn’t work well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blind-spot-monitor-doesn-t-work-well/140288)
**Author:** [@Don35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don35)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blind-spot-monitor-doesn-t-work-well/140288 "2020-02-03T17:55:57Z")
Our 2019 Avalon Limited has a right side BSM that detects 4-wheel or more vehicles less than 50 percent of the time. The Avalon has had the problem since it has had 246 miles, it had 203 miles when we bought it. After … --- ## [2019 Toyota Avalon - sensor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-sensor-issues/157224)
**Author:** [@Sue28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-sensor-issues/157224 "2020-01-24T23:35:53Z")
I am having a number of sensor issues. Took it to the dealership today and left with two more issues. Radio buttons on steering wheel is unreliable. --- ## [2006 Toyota Avalon needs antifreeze 2x a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-needs-antifreeze-2x-a-week/155076)
**Author:** [@Dacalva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dacalva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-needs-antifreeze-2x-a-week/155076 "2019-12-22T01:29:23Z")
When you switch on the AC you get cool air but only last for a brief moment and the engine get overheated. Antifreeze burns off but no leaks detected. . When you switch on the Heat the same thing happens. Sounds of l… --- ## [Good deal for a 2018 Avalon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-deal-for-a-2018-avalon/152844)
**Author:** [@AndyNghiem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyNghiem)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-deal-for-a-2018-avalon/152844 "2019-11-25T16:24:34Z")
What do you guys think of a used 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE? Should I buy one? I heard it shares the same platform as the Lexus ES. Is this a reliable car? I know Mr. Kilmer on YouTube channel will say yes. But, I would like… --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-tire-pressure/146106)
**Author:** [@Doug30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-tire-pressure/146106 "2019-08-06T13:24:21Z")
what is the correct air pressure for 215/55/vr17? --- ## [Toyota avalon 2012 condenser line bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2012-condenser-line-bolts/143235)
**Author:** [@usopen800\_142388](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usopen800_142388)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2012-condenser-line-bolts/143235 "2019-06-29T02:26:20Z")
One of my bolts on my ac condenser lines broke(the part that connects the condenser to the lines) stores don’t have a bolt in the size I need. Do I have to go to toyota dealer to find the bolt? Thanks for any help. --- ## [2001 Toyota Avalon - AC smells like exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-ac-smells-like-exhaust/142281)
**Author:** [@DanCaligiuri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanCaligiuri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-ac-smells-like-exhaust/142281 "2019-06-15T09:38:17Z")
Friday, June 14, 2019 10:49pm et Hi Tom & Ray, Just a few days ago this began with my 2001 Toyota Avalon. When I turn my air conditioner on now I smell what seems to me to be exhaust fumes even though my air intake s… --- ## [2019 Toyota Avalon - oily vapor on the inside windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-oily-vapor-on-the-inside-windows/142060)
**Author:** [@spence40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spence40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-oily-vapor-on-the-inside-windows/142060 "2019-06-12T20:43:57Z")
An oil like vapor gets on the inside windows, you can take your finger mark thru it. --- ## [Induction cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-cleaning/45005)
**Author:** [@kigali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kigali)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-cleaning/45005 "2019-05-18T21:15:16Z")
My Toyota dealer insists that I must have an induction cleaning occasionally. Is it really necessary? --- ## [Should I replace the cat converter for 1999 Toyota Avalon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-cat-converter-for-1999-toyota-avalon/139147)
**Author:** [@patsytilley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patsytilley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-cat-converter-for-1999-toyota-avalon/139147 "2019-04-24T17:57:43Z")
should i replace a cat converter on a 20 year old toyota avalon --- ## [Soft brake pedal - 2007 Toyota Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brake-pedal-2007-toyota-avalon/138233)
**Author:** [@Dick33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dick33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brake-pedal-2007-toyota-avalon/138233 "2019-04-09T21:38:28Z")
Here’s a puzzle for the ages. My '07 Avalon has a soft brake pedal (almost to the floor). Mechanics replaced the master cylinder with a factory one; no help. Mechanics changed the callipers and turned the rotors; mini… --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - can the head liner be fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-can-the-head-liner-be-fixed/136393)
**Author:** [@Rosemary59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosemary59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-can-the-head-liner-be-fixed/136393 "2019-03-13T13:52:11Z")
The head liner in the back is coming down so bad, and around my sun roof, can it be fixed? --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - tire pressure gauges dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-tire-pressure-gauges-dead/136136)
**Author:** [@Don38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-tire-pressure-gauges-dead/136136 "2019-03-10T00:32:15Z")
I left the country for 30 days, so disconnected the car’s battery. When I reconnected, the tire-pressure gauge didn’t work, and hasn’t worked since. Same story with my 2010 Corolla. --- ## [2004 Toyota Avalon misses badly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-avalon-misses-badly/134828)
**Author:** [@Davis51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davis51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-avalon-misses-badly/134828 "2019-02-19T02:26:04Z")
Misses bad for a few seconds at about 50 miles and up. 126000 miles on car change spark plugs, Air filter, oil has always been change at $5000 miles or lower. Change fuel filter. No check engine light on. --- ## [Car cranks but wont start unless press gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-wont-start-unless-press-gas-pedal/62757)
**Author:** [@tzhang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tzhang)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-wont-start-unless-press-gas-pedal/62757 "2019-02-01T14:25:15Z")
I have a 2002 avalon XLS. In the morning the car cranks but wont start unless I press the gas pedal. After that everything was fine. But recently the problem is getting worse. The car became harder to start although it w… --- ## [2015 Toyota Avalon batteries keep failing. Is it true I need to drive more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-avalon-batteries-keep-failing-is-it-true-i-need-to-drive-more/132896)
**Author:** [@petepeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petepeck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-avalon-batteries-keep-failing-is-it-true-i-need-to-drive-more/132896 "2019-01-19T17:40:10Z")
the battery on my 2015 toyota avalon has failed and replaced 3 times in 3 years and 23400 miles. i was told by the dealer that i needeto drive it more.either the batteries are defective or the car has an electric proble… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/avalon/1145.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=avalon)