# \#cressida **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cressida/3036.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1990 Toyota Cressida - synthetic vs standard oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-cressida-synthetic-vs-standard-oil/136636)
**Author:** [@Charles14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-cressida-synthetic-vs-standard-oil/136636 "2019-03-19T12:08:20Z")
I used standard oil (Pennzoil 10x30) for most of my over 390k Toyota Cressida 1990. The last 3 or 4 oil change I use synthetic Mobil 1. But now for financial reason I like to go back to Standard oil…What do you suggest? --- ## [Headgasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket/79013)
**Author:** [@backyard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/backyard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket/79013 "2013-04-30T05:53:27Z")
I AM A BACK YARD MECHANIC, IS CHANGING THE HEADGASKET SIMPLE TO DO ? --- ## [Need help, multiple problems, lack of knowledge, mechanical, electrical repair toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-multiple-problems-lack-of-knowledge-mechanical-electrical-repair-toyota/76624)
**Author:** [@judz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-multiple-problems-lack-of-knowledge-mechanical-electrical-repair-toyota/76624 "2013-01-11T03:14:11Z")
Toyota Cressida 1981 5ME sedan. Problems with drivers kick panel fuse, breaker block due to water damage and ?. Long story! Some things ( windows, heater etc) work sometimes for months then dont work. Turn signals were … --- ## [2005 Corolla Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-corolla-maintenance/63837)
**Author:** [@bobaterebfunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobaterebfunk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-corolla-maintenance/63837 "2011-04-18T22:28:54Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla that is near the 100,000 mile mark. I do a lot of highway driving ans some in town driving. What kind of maintenance should I be looking at doing? Brakes? Fluid flush? How about the bel… --- ## [Rough starting, hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-starting-hot-weather/52516)
**Author:** [@cressida91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cressida91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-starting-hot-weather/52516 "2010-07-26T19:57:49Z")
I have a 1991 Cressida, occasionally it will start rough, it will run rough for a minute or so. It only does this when the engine is hot, after it is not running for about 15 minutes and it is hot outside. It starts gr… --- ## [1984 Toyota Cressida Dash Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-cressida-dash-lights/41271)
**Author:** [@KatieBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatieBee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-cressida-dash-lights/41271 "2009-12-26T12:04:20Z")
We have a 1984 Toyota Cressida with 278,000 miles. In the last few weeks the dash lights and tail lights go out and then come back on. It usually happens after we've been driving for a while (more than 2 hours) though … --- ## [Harmonic balancer not harmonious!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer-not-harmonious/39408)
**Author:** [@dmorell245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmorell245)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer-not-harmonious/39408 "2009-11-12T21:53:34Z")
My 1991 Toyota Cressida (3000cc 7GME motor 149k mi.)was making noises last year. I discovered the harmonic balancer's keyway was sheared. A rebuilt balancer was installed and all was well for 3-4k. Now, it has happ… --- ## [Turtle Crawl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turtle-crawl/27180)
**Author:** [@sonofabrit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonofabrit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turtle-crawl/27180 "2009-03-02T19:53:24Z")
I have a 86 Toyota Cressida with 87,000 miles. I had a tune-up done along with adjusting the transmission cable due to rough shifting. The will only go 7 miles an hour on cold mornings for 20 minutes and is fine once i… --- ## [A Question About Cold Weather and Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-question-about-cold-weather-and-coolant/25628)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-question-about-cold-weather-and-coolant/25628 "2009-01-30T02:26:43Z")
So, it was pretty cold in North Dakota this morning by most standards -22 degrees Fahrenheit, almost -40 with windchill. I gave my car ample time to warm up, but when I left the power steering was still pretty stiff and … --- ## [87 Toyota Cressida leaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-cressida-leaning/23897)
**Author:** [@brichter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brichter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2008, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-cressida-leaning/23897 "2008-12-26T23:04:44Z")
my 4dr sedan, garaged, only 36,000 miles,has developed several symptoms: 1) when applying brakes it pulls to the left strongly. (Not during regular driving however) 2) looking at the left rear fender cut out, the lef… --- ## [Changing A Powersteering Boot: DIY or Pay Up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-a-powersteering-boot-diy-or-pay-up/23338)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-a-powersteering-boot-diy-or-pay-up/23338 "2008-12-14T22:03:08Z")
Since you folks have always steered me in the right direction (no pun intended), I'm back with another question about my Cressida. First, though, I want to say thanks for you taking your time to provide your input on all… --- ## [Oil Capacity and Thermostat Location Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacity-and-thermostat-location-question/22769)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacity-and-thermostat-location-question/22769 "2008-12-01T12:20:47Z")
The next thing I plan on doing for maintenance for my '88 Cressida (5M-GE 2.8l inline six) is change the thermostat, which doesn't seem to be working. I'll also be changing the oil on it as well, since I'm sure the previ… --- ## [1988 Toyota Cressida - Won't Start...Again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-cressida-wont-start-again/22711)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2008, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-cressida-wont-start-again/22711 "2008-11-30T23:16:12Z")
This one actually left me stranded. Since there's a lot of details to this, I'm going to make a "list of events" instead of writing it out. Hopefully that'll make it easier to understand - shoot, I hardly understand it. … --- ## [Windshield Washer Pump Problem on '88 Cressida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-pump-problem-on-88-cressida/22631)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2008, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-pump-problem-on-88-cressida/22631 "2008-11-28T10:58:03Z")
After noticing my windshield washer pump was not working (I checked the line and it's not clogged) on my '88 Cressida, I decided to replace it. After replacing it, it still didn't work. The electronic connections seem to… --- ## [Car Won't Start - Couple Suspects in Mind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-couple-suspects-in-mind/22487)
**Author:** [@mphilleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mphilleo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-couple-suspects-in-mind/22487 "2008-11-25T09:47:54Z")
A couple weeks ago I bought a perfectly functional 1988 Toyota Cressida. To cut to the chase, fast forward to last Saturday, I decided to run the correct amount of Seafoam through the brake booster line. Worked like a ch… --- ## [Best car to replace beloved Toyota Cressida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-to-replace-beloved-toyota-cressida/16588)
**Author:** [@cooter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cooter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-to-replace-beloved-toyota-cressida/16588 "2008-07-13T20:26:05Z")
Several years and cars ago, I owned a 1987 Toyota Cressida sedan. I loved just about everything about it...the plush-but-firm, roomy, velour seats, the sunroof, the smooth ride, the excellent visibility, leather and woo… --- ## [Dashboard brake light stays on 1987 Cressida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-brake-light-stays-on-1987-cressida/8614)
**Author:** [@Bernss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernss)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-brake-light-stays-on-1987-cressida/8614 "2007-12-24T18:25:03Z")
My brakes work fine and this started last winter intermittendly and is now permanent. Have tried jiggling the hand brake and pedal as well as ingnition keys - no help. both brakes work fine and at their usual capacity. …