# \#sienna **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sienna/580.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Are my tires low profile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-tires-low-profile/107744)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-tires-low-profile/107744 "2026-02-05T13:53:47Z")
This refers to a problem with my car, based on comments on the “Hit curb 10mph brand new Corolla - mild vibration after” thread. Also, reference to the thread which I posted on exploding three tires in a very few days on… --- ## [Charge portable power bank from car 110v outlet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-portable-power-bank-from-car-110v-outlet/200739)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-portable-power-bank-from-car-110v-outlet/200739 "2025-06-21T16:24:45Z")
I have a small (7.7 lb) capacity “portable power station” that I use when traveling, to recharge my laptop and other low power devices. It’s an Ecoflow River 2. Before I bought the Ecoflow, I used a simple inverter to c… --- ## [12 volt car refrigerators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-volt-car-refrigerators/198360)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-volt-car-refrigerators/198360 "2024-12-14T22:02:39Z")
I’ve occasionally contemplated buying a small 12 volt portable refrigerator/ freezer for my road trip car,15-20 quart size. I now use an ordinary Coleman ice chest, starting each trip with a pile of “blue-ice” blocks whi… --- ## [Traction control for minivans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-for-minivans/193895)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-for-minivans/193895 "2023-11-28T04:16:33Z")
Sad to say, my good running, very high mileage 1999 Toyota Sienna is beginning to feel tired. So the time has come to let it be my in-town “truck” and buy something with more power for road trips and higher elevations. F… --- ## [Intermittent wipers –– working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-wipers-working-intermittently/193570)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-wipers-working-intermittently/193570 "2023-10-27T04:11:48Z")
'99 Sienna This first occurred in late summer, after months of no rain as always happens during a California summer. When I activated the intermittent wipers (wiper delay) a variety of aberrant patterns occurred. It has… --- ## [Recurring Sienna steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-sienna-steering-issue/37793)
**Author:** [@trubright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trubright)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-sienna-steering-issue/37793 "2023-08-16T19:20:30Z")
Our 2000 Toyota Sienna had this problem a few years ago and it's just returned. When it's raining and we turn hard to the left or right, the steering wheel stops before we've completed the turn. It can't be turned … --- ## [Replace old PS fluid by draining, or with turkey baster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-old-ps-fluid-by-draining-or-with-turkey-baster/191433)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-old-ps-fluid-by-draining-or-with-turkey-baster/191433 "2023-07-01T15:31:52Z")
Sienna 1999 with a bazillion miles (and a brand new timing belt, water pump, etc). Toyota specialty repair shop noticed that my PS fluid was “very dirty” even though it’s been just two years and about 10,000 miles since… --- ## [What is this problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-problem/190722)
**Author:** [@pdrury5\_185313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdrury5_185313)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-problem/190722 "2023-05-20T22:46:13Z")
Got a 2014 Toyota Sienna minivan with about 130k miles. What is this leak in the picture? --- ## [Crankshaft timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-timing/189887)
**Author:** [@sim8t3\_170340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sim8t3_170340)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-timing/189887 "2023-04-04T21:41:53Z")
Need Help So my timing belt on my 98 Sienna broke at a slow speed and I’ve slowly been DIY with the help of Siennachat and YouTube videos being that it’s a non interference engine also referred to as free wheeling, I’m … --- ## [Sudden total loss of power while driving, 2008 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-total-loss-of-power-while-driving-2008-toyota-sienna/189206)
**Author:** [@willgbn\_184202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willgbn_184202)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-total-loss-of-power-while-driving-2008-toyota-sienna/189206 "2023-03-06T18:01:22Z")
While driving on the freeway, near the end of a 90 minute trip, the van (2008 Toyota Sienna) loses power. Tach remains around 2k but no power gets to the wheels and I am, in effect, coasting. Power steering drops out. … --- ## [Gasoline mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-mileage/188567)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-mileage/188567 "2023-02-03T05:00:23Z")
We were on a road trip with interstate driving. I pulled into a Shell station and there was a note on the pump that the only fuel available was the premium 93 octane. I pumped in 10 gallons.of the 93 octane. Our gasol… --- ## [Rock Auto: Getting live help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-getting-live-help/187452)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-getting-live-help/187452 "2022-11-27T02:19:31Z")
Is there any way to get help locating parts from a live human on Rock Auto? I went looking and had no luck finding something using their listing of parts, after identifying my vehicle, and then the category. So I tried … --- ## [Struts: Brand X vs Monroe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-brand-x-vs-monroe/185401)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-brand-x-vs-monroe/185401 "2022-08-11T14:36:29Z")
Given the high mileage and age of my Sienna, I’m contemplating the cost difference between Monroe vs whatever Brand X struts I can find. Does anyone have an opinion on the lower priced struts? The Napa store has their b… --- ## [Quick struts vs. re-use original springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-struts-vs-re-use-original-springs/185319)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-struts-vs-re-use-original-springs/185319 "2022-07-19T04:44:12Z")
I’ve heard a rationale for re-using the original coil springs when replacing front struts. The claim made was that new springs would be stiffer than the tired old ones, thus slightly raising the front of the car compared… --- ## [Online repair manuals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-repair-manuals/185291)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-repair-manuals/185291 "2022-07-16T20:47:42Z")
I’ve been doing most of my own vehicle maintenance for decades, mostly by just figuring things out and asking questions. I had a good start watching my dad who was a professional heavy equipment mechanic, so repairing th… --- ## [Troubleshoot trailer taillight wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshoot-trailer-taillight-wiring/183910)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshoot-trailer-taillight-wiring/183910 "2022-05-02T13:00:27Z")
When I noticed that directional signals and brake lights were not working on BOTH of my small utility trailers, I realized that it could be bad wiring on both of the old trailers, or something in the car. (or both). Tra… --- ## [Toyota Sienna doesn't start anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-doesnt-start-anymore/140639)
**Author:** [@smartkid724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smartkid724)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-doesnt-start-anymore/140639 "2022-02-01T17:38:44Z")
Greetings ! I am not a professional mechanic or anything but I am doing this for my father since he is in some trouble with our van currently. While connecting the switch from our fog light to the dash my father acciden… --- ## [Sienna 2008 squealing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-2008-squealing-sound/181770)
**Author:** [@some0908\_178935](https://community.cartalk.com/u/some0908_178935)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-2008-squealing-sound/181770 "2022-01-17T17:15:03Z")
My Sienna LE FWD with 55K miles makes has started making sqealing/screeching noise while making left turn. More so when making U turns. Never on right turns. Any clue on what could be going on? --- ## [2009 Toyota Sienna leaking oil from dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-sienna-leaking-oil-from-dipstick/179873)
**Author:** [@TonySoprano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonySoprano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-sienna-leaking-oil-from-dipstick/179873 "2021-10-09T16:47:01Z")
2009 Toyota Sienna LE engine leaks oil from oil dip-stick --- ## [Check engine light in my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-in-my-car/179793)
**Author:** [@crize84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crize84)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-in-my-car/179793 "2021-10-09T00:30:35Z")
I received an emissions warning and a P0012 code from my Verizon HUM that’s in my 2015 Toyota Sienna. What am I looking at here. The code says: A camshaft position - timing over-retarded ( bank 1) --- ## [Transmission "sprag" clutch noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-sprag-clutch-noise/179822)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-sprag-clutch-noise/179822 "2021-10-07T00:12:50Z")
For a couple of months, I had been hearing a momentary faint groan sound like something rubbing, from the left front of my Sienna. Being intermittent, it was impossible to reproduce for a mechanic. The sound was two or … --- ## [Bench bleeding brake master cylinder w/separate reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-bleeding-brake-master-cylinder-w-separate-reservoir/177264)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-bleeding-brake-master-cylinder-w-separate-reservoir/177264 "2021-06-05T22:15:05Z")
The pedal has been questionable the past few months, but I’ve been driving so rarely, I hardly noticed it. This week it became an obvious problem; it’s time to replace my master cylinder. There’s no leakage at any wheel,… --- ## [Having issues with 2005 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-issues-with-2005-toyota-sienna/177000)
**Author:** [@candlesandwoodcrafts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/candlesandwoodcrafts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-issues-with-2005-toyota-sienna/177000 "2021-05-22T23:04:35Z")
Hello everyone I have an issue that I can’t figure out. When I start my Sienna I have to hold the key for a few seconds or it dies. It is not the ignition switch. I had it replaced with a new one. So if it’s not the i… --- ## [What's that noise only when I turned on the headlights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-noise-only-when-i-turned-on-the-headlights-on/176234)
**Author:** [@linftoo\_157529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linftoo_157529)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-noise-only-when-i-turned-on-the-headlights-on/176234 "2021-04-21T18:29:19Z")
How do I fix that noise? The noise will be on automatically only when I turn on the headlights. --- ## [2001 Toyota Sienna - new alternator, new problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-new-alternator-new-problems/175802)
**Author:** [@Ali34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-new-alternator-new-problems/175802 "2021-04-02T02:57:18Z")
I have installed the alternator after that causes dash board light not working and audio is not working either. --- ## [2001 Toyota Sienna - brake questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-questions/173058)
**Author:** [@greencrazymel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greencrazymel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-questions/173058 "2020-12-07T20:48:21Z")
why are my brakes spongy? why was my brake fluid gone? --- ## [The Check Engine light on, rough idle, acceleration jerky, what could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-on-rough-idle-acceleration-jerky-what-could-it-be/172856)
**Author:** [@sim8t3\_170340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sim8t3_170340)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-on-rough-idle-acceleration-jerky-what-could-it-be/172856 "2020-12-04T03:28:33Z")
Hi I got a Toyota 98 Sienna LE Check Engine light comes and goes but mostly stays on I don’t know what the code is on the OBD2, I just recently bought a OBD2 diag, but lost it and my home in in a wildfire, in hindsight s… --- ## [2010 Toyota Sienna has a melted, sticky dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-sienna-has-a-melted-sticky-dashboard/171830)
**Author:** [@CharlesWhitlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesWhitlock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-sienna-has-a-melted-sticky-dashboard/171830 "2020-11-01T23:36:09Z")
Melted sticky dashboard --- ## [Ingredients of this coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ingredients-of-this-coolant/170710)
**Author:** [@Low\_Web\_Life](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Low_Web_Life)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ingredients-of-this-coolant/170710 "2020-10-02T02:24:54Z")
Hello there, I have been wondering about the ingredients in this coolant, Does anyone know any way to get the ingredients list off the site. Thanks. --- ## [98 Sienna Engine Cooling Fans not operating when engine temp goes up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-sienna-engine-cooling-fans-not-operating-when-engine-temp-goes-up/169303)
**Author:** [@sim8t3\_170340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sim8t3_170340)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-sienna-engine-cooling-fans-not-operating-when-engine-temp-goes-up/169303 "2020-08-30T03:25:20Z")
The other day and could hear steam from the top of the radiator and bubbling in the coolant reserve. The engine temperature gauge was almost at red and the fans would not come on, I’m something of DIY guy and handy so I … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sienna/580.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sienna)