# \#toyota **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/toyota/54.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Diagnosing lag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-lag/206302)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-lag/206302 "2026-09-27T01:39:14Z")
I’ve asked before, and responded to the advice I’ve gotten, but I’m back at it. My '87 (2WD, gas, carburetor, 5-speed) lags. It really matters when I have to start from a stop: I have to give it gas before I let out th… --- ## [Prius Puzzler - oil overfilled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-puzzler-oil-overfilled/55432)
**Author:** [@bsand999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsand999)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-puzzler-oil-overfilled/55432 "2026-09-19T00:49:27Z")
Car serviced regularly, and I believe last oil change was in may, by the dealer. Had superficial body work done by shop attached to dealer--winter gravel damage. Car stopped dead with a bunch of warning lights lit (wif… --- ## [2017 Toyota Highlander paint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-paint-issue/121813)
**Author:** [@Karitsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karitsa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-paint-issue/121813 "2026-09-17T12:58:01Z")
2018 Blizzard Pearl Highlander purchased new, last week. SAME day I noticed red dot/mark stuck in my paint ( hours after getting the car). The next day 2 more similar dots. I called Toyota and they acted like they had … --- ## [Grinding brakes after caliper/brake work done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-brakes-after-caliper-brake-work-done/206043)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-brakes-after-caliper-brake-work-done/206043 "2026-08-25T23:22:05Z")
08 Toyota Prius So about 2 months ago I got front brake work done, along with a new caliper and caliper hose on the driver side wheel I now here and feel grinding when I brake but it ONLY does it after been driven for … --- ## [Toyota Highlander 22 model XLE trip 70K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-22-model-xle-trip-70k-miles/206075)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-22-model-xle-trip-70k-miles/206075 "2026-08-21T21:16:52Z")
Start of the year I disposed of my Mercedes E500 4matic 2005 model which had a persistent transmission issue and bought myself a Highlander with the whole works 4wd. I am so happy with it. Service bills are like 230 for … --- ## [Tow Truck Damage - Help?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-damage-help/58665)
**Author:** [@sbax1208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbax1208)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-damage-help/58665 "2026-07-09T16:37:49Z")
This weekend my car was towed by the city of New York for alledgely being parked to close to a fire hydrant. They towed my car using the front end to tow yard. I took my car to the dealership afterward and they are tel… --- ## [Brake Light Comes on When Locking Car, But Not When Pressing Brake Pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-comes-on-when-locking-car-but-not-when-pressing-brake-pedal/205877)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-comes-on-when-locking-car-but-not-when-pressing-brake-pedal/205877 "2026-06-19T03:23:43Z")
2004 Camry. When I press my brake pedal, The Left brake light turns on as well as the top only. The right brake light does not turn on. However, when I lock my car, the right brake light turns on (as well as the left and… --- ## [Toyota Turbo V6 recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-turbo-v6-recalls/205807)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-turbo-v6-recalls/205807 "2026-06-16T20:07:37Z")
The attached transcript from The Drive’s podcast discusses Toyota’s recall of 270,000 Tundras and other models with the twin turbo 3.4 L V6. They have manufacturing debris inside the engine that causes a spun bearing. Th… --- ## [Spare tire 60 PSI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-60-psi/180257)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-60-psi/180257 "2026-05-18T21:57:46Z")
Got a tire pressure warning, spare in door jamb .isted at 60 psi, even stamped on the full size spare 60 PSI. New to me, I wonder why. It is not monitored for pressure. Curiously 3 tires were at 30, and one was 33, reco… --- ## [Repairing the orange lens of a rear side marker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-the-orange-lens-of-a-rear-side-marker/205440)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-the-orange-lens-of-a-rear-side-marker/205440 "2026-04-03T01:22:43Z")
I tried to clean off a blob of white paint on the rear side marker light’s lens. I guessed it was latex. It wouldn’t come off with fingernail or plastic scraper. I didn’t want to use a metal scraper so I painted on a … --- ## [Car Stalls When Trying To Pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-trying-to-pass/193728)
**Author:** [@bkelley502\_187614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkelley502_187614)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-trying-to-pass/193728 "2026-03-27T02:09:11Z")
Good afternoon all. My car, a 1997 Toyota Corolla has developed a problem I’m hoping maybe someone can help me figure out. Lately I’ve had a plethora of work done to the car. I’ve had the gas tank, fuel pump, all four s… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry Rough idle, no engine codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rough-idle-no-engine-codes/195586)
**Author:** [@yussef08\_190851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yussef08_190851)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rough-idle-no-engine-codes/195586 "2026-03-06T15:12:12Z")
My 2007 Toyota Camry has a 2.4l engine 4 cylinders and it’s at about 197,000 miles. I’ve been going crazy trying to figure out while the engine is vibrating horribly when at a red light and it’s a lot worse with the ac o… --- ## [2000 toyota 4runner code P0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-4runner-code-p0420/50685)
**Author:** [@castironman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/castironman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-4runner-code-p0420/50685 "2026-02-08T14:24:54Z")
I am trying to troubleshoot a 4runner with 135k miles, auto, 3.4 V6 California emissions. This is the freeze data: PID Description Value Units 0x02 Freeze frame … --- ## [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… --- ## [Spurious ABS at very low speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spurious-abs-at-very-low-speed/204877)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spurious-abs-at-very-low-speed/204877 "2026-01-30T02:45:38Z")
2004 Camry with about 160K miles (and I hope to drive it until the kids take away my keys in a few years). For the last month or two, sometimes when I’m slowing gently almost to a stop, I get what I think is ABS activat… --- ## [What's that groaning sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-groaning-sound/204057)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-groaning-sound/204057 "2026-01-20T10:34:11Z")
2004 Camry 4-cyl, 170K miles. Sometimes when the wheels first start rolling, there is a groaning sound – not a squeal; it’s at a few hundred Hertz. I’m pretty sure it’s coming from the front of the car, and I can usual… --- ## [2016 Tacoma 4cyl idle vibrations, abnormal vacuum test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173)
**Author:** [@Matt231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt231)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173 "2026-01-14T02:47:57Z")
Hi everyone! I recently bought a 2016 Tacoma SR5 2.7L 4WD with 70k mi. At idle in D or R like at a red light (idles around 550rpm) the truck vibrates. Sometimes it’s bad and shakes my head and eyes and feels like someo… --- ## [How much warming up to warm up a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-up-to-warm-up-a-car/204461)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-up-to-warm-up-a-car/204461 "2025-12-08T00:07:19Z")
I park in a private lot. A tower has a concession to boot offending cars. He booted my pickup yesterday, the reason on the tag is ‘immobile’. Of course it was immobile: it was parked. All the other cars in the lot we… --- ## [Name this part!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/204385)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/204385 "2025-11-09T19:54:04Z")
--- ## ["Free" car a good deal or not? 2010 Toyota Highlander 3.5L AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100 "2025-09-30T15:14:28Z")
One of my friends owns a 2010 Toyota highlander that he has always taken great care of. There is no rust, it has new suspension and tires, the body and interior are great. You would never know it had 250,000+ miles on … --- ## [Recommended Maintenance on a car not Driven Much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276 "2025-09-29T22:28:58Z")
I have a 2005 Camry that I don’t plan on driving much. First time I have had to consider time recommendations over mileage. Should all time constrained maintenance, such as changing your oil once every 6 months (even if … --- ## [No Crank No Start Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-help/204035)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-help/204035 "2025-09-15T14:03:10Z")
2005 Camry. Not driven much, around the block twice once a week. The car will not start. When I attempt to start it, I hear a bunch of clicks. Last couple of starts, cranking seemed sluggish. I measured the voltage at … --- ## [Engine damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damage/201454)
**Author:** [@442nacar\_194358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/442nacar_194358)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damage/201454 "2025-08-18T17:12:22Z")
Concerned about engine damage to my 22 Toyota Camry as a result of an oil change and use of a defective oil filter which caused a massive leak. Oil filter had a defect such that it appeared as if it was tightened suffic… --- ## [Number of motor mounts for 1988 Chevrolet Nova / Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418 "2025-08-11T23:18:05Z")
How many motor mounts does my 1988 Chevrolet Nova, 4A-LC SOHC, 5-speed manual transmission have? What is the best source for this information? The service manual (which I have) omitted this topic. I have been getting qu… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-wont-start-sometimes/185187)
**Author:** [@Michael06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael06)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-wont-start-sometimes/185187 "2025-08-11T15:33:50Z")
Camry Hybrid sometimes will not start. press the brake pedal and it never gets to the ready green light. have changed the brake switch and auxiliary battery and new batteries in the fob. everything works electrically. … --- ## [Is my auto dealer trying to upsell me on things I do not need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-auto-dealer-trying-to-upsell-me-on-things-i-do-not-need/201150)
**Author:** [@netmouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/netmouse)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-auto-dealer-trying-to-upsell-me-on-things-i-do-not-need/201150 "2025-08-03T17:41:55Z")
I have driven 70,000 miles in my 2015 Toyota Corolla, automatic. I don’t drive much in recent years. My dealership recommended a coolant flush, brake system flush and fuel system clean. They are a little pricy. Otherwi… --- ## [2015 Scion xB - How to deal with blind spots?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-scion-xb-how-to-deal-with-blind-spots/201186)
**Author:** [@4625LA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4625LA)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-scion-xb-how-to-deal-with-blind-spots/201186 "2025-07-31T00:07:20Z")
The rear blind spots in 2015 Scion xB are big. How do you resolve that? --- ## [Catalytic converters keep failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-keep-failing/201183)
**Author:** [@mayerthomas0\_194215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mayerthomas0_194215)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-keep-failing/201183 "2025-07-29T02:43:31Z")
I had my catalytic converter stolen off my 1998 Toyota 4Runner (4cyl. 5 speed manual) about 4 years ago. I had an exhaust shop weld on an EPA compliant converter which lasted for about a year and a half before I got a P0… --- ## [Drum Brakes, Self Adjuster Screw Bent "Normal"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163 "2025-07-27T22:53:30Z")
2005 Camry, drum brakes. Is the threaded portion supposed to be bent like this? This is part of the drum brakes. It’s a pretty thick screw, so I find it hard to believe somehow this got bent. But when disassembling i… --- ## [What Does Trim Mean wrt Toyota Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-trim-mean-wrt-toyota-warranty/201092)
**Author:** [@lawmailroomcom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawmailroomcom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-trim-mean-wrt-toyota-warranty/201092 "2025-07-20T12:17:09Z")
The USB cover broke off on my still under warranty Toyota Venza. The dealer says it’s not covered because it is “trim”. It’s true that “trim” is not covered under warranty. But what is “trim”? Whatever the dealer wants … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/toyota/54.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=toyota)