# \#xd **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xd/2525.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2012 Scion xD - involved in paint recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xd-involved-in-paint-recall/162414)
**Author:** [@SallyWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SallyWilliams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xd-involved-in-paint-recall/162414 "2020-04-27T02:40:20Z")
Paint issue - is the Scion included in the recall for paint repair on Blizzard Pearl? --- ## [2008 Scion xD won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-wont-start/114016)
**Author:** [@Terry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-wont-start/114016 "2018-03-19T20:39:44Z")
I have a 2008 scion xd. ran fine when I parked it two days ago. tried to start it today and the engine turned over but not start. cleaned the battery terminals and hooked battery cables up from my truck. cranked it over … --- ## [Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/85641)
**Author:** [@tdbelladonna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tdbelladonna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/85641 "2014-06-25T22:35:23Z")
I have a 2009 Scion xD and when I am idling in D or P, my car sounds like a diesel engine. It makes this propeller kind of sound on the driver side and it is worse when I am stopped or idling, but does not go away when I… --- ## [Weight of oil used in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weight-of-oil-used-in-car/81317)
**Author:** [@zimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zimm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weight-of-oil-used-in-car/81317 "2013-09-12T23:50:34Z")
My Toyota dealer has been putting 5w-30 oil in my Scion xD, Instead of the recomened 0w-20, 5w-20. Will this cause damage to the engine? --- ## [Cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/80520)
**Author:** [@zimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zimm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/80520 "2013-07-24T22:57:45Z")
The cruise control lever on my 2008 Scion XD broke off a year ago. Could I have the lever replaced and the cruise control still not work? How much should it cost to replace the cruise control lever? --- ## [27,500 miles on 2008 Scion Xd...could I really need new front struts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/27-500-miles-on-2008-scion-xd-could-i-really-need-new-front-struts/74731)
**Author:** [@marla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marla)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/27-500-miles-on-2008-scion-xd-could-i-really-need-new-front-struts/74731 "2012-09-30T02:51:47Z")
Our (independent) mechanic says that my front struts are leaking oil. My 2008 Scion has 27,500 miles and exhibits no driving irregularities. When I push down on the front, it is solid. I have extended warranty and they w… --- ## [Gas Tank Overflow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflow/73886)
**Author:** [@briancoffey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/briancoffey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflow/73886 "2012-08-05T01:16:58Z")
Every time I fill the tank on my 2008 Scion xD (regardless of which gas station I go to) I get a little overfill than runs down the side of my car onto my tires and onto the street. Each time I use the auto-fill that is … --- ## [Detailing supplies for scion xd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detailing-supplies-for-scion-xd/68868)
**Author:** [@plainsong76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plainsong76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detailing-supplies-for-scion-xd/68868 "2011-10-22T21:57:09Z")
i had my 2008 scion xd detailed last year and they said they used this black dye on the cloth seats which made them look like new. the guy who worked on my car said i could do it myself- just need to buy the dye. where… --- ## [2008 scion xd maintenance needed light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-maintenance-needed-light/68675)
**Author:** [@plainsong76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plainsong76)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-maintenance-needed-light/68675 "2011-10-17T11:06:03Z")
recently, the "maintenance needed" light came on in my 2008 scion xd, which, according to the manual, just means the car is due for an oil change. thing is, i just had the oil changed a little less than 1,000 miles ago,… --- ## [(electrical?) burning smell in '08 Scion xD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-burning-smell-in-08-scion-xd/67913)
**Author:** [@Carrse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-burning-smell-in-08-scion-xd/67913 "2011-09-14T17:10:54Z")
Hi, Three times in the past few months I have smelled something burning in my car. It only lasts for about 10-30 seconds. I've taken it into the shop to have checked with no results. Any ideas? One dealer told me I … --- ## [P205/55R16 89T Michelin X Radial DT for Scion xd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p205-55r16-89t-michelin-x-radial-dt-for-scion-xd/63174)
**Author:** [@soilsenasuil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soilsenasuil)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p205-55r16-89t-michelin-x-radial-dt-for-scion-xd/63174 "2011-04-02T02:09:02Z")
We are thinking of purchasing a set of P205/55R16 89T Michelin X Radial DT (non-hydroedge) for our Scion xd....has anyone purchased these and will this be an issue with gas mileage since we are going from a 195/60r16? Th… --- ## [Rims for Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rims-for-toyota/55995)
**Author:** [@Carrse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rims-for-toyota/55995 "2010-10-05T17:25:55Z")
Hi, I need to replace the rims on a 2008 Scion xD -- I'm looking for used rims and need a source to tell me which rims are usable (from other Toyota models or other brands) Is there such a thing or are the rims spe… --- ## [Car remote won't program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-remote-wont-program/46868)
**Author:** [@nailless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nailless)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-remote-wont-program/46868 "2010-03-30T23:37:58Z")
I bought a Scion XD used from a car lot, it did not have a remote, the dealer told me it was a repo, so I bought a new uncut remote on ebay. I had the key cut and followed the instructions to program it, it does just fin… --- ## [Is my broken bolt Sears' fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-broken-bolt-sears-fault/46287)
**Author:** [@nft987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nft987)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-broken-bolt-sears-fault/46287 "2010-03-21T02:59:35Z")
I am in the middle of replacing the front brake pads on my 2008 Scion XD. I have done my own brake work many times before but this time the nuts holding the wheels on are so incredibly tight that after several coats of p… --- ## [New Car, Seeing Black Tire Spots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-seeing-black-tire-spots/39190)
**Author:** [@sparkle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-seeing-black-tire-spots/39190 "2009-11-09T02:32:13Z")
I recently purchased a 2009 Scion XD with Dunlop tires. The car currently has been driven a total of 750 miles. When I parked my car in my garage, which has a concrete floor that is clean and new enough to not have stain… --- ## [Help me choose between the Matrix, Vibe or XD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-choose-between-the-matrix-vibe-or-xd/31688)
**Author:** [@Sunshy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunshy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-choose-between-the-matrix-vibe-or-xd/31688 "2009-06-12T15:43:15Z")
Hello, great forum! I'm looking to buy either a new car or a car that is a few years old. I'm trying to decide between these three cars. Is it true that the vibe is a matrix with a different exterior? If so I'm assuming … --- ## [Scion- Is it worth it to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-is-it-worth-it-to-buy/18068)
**Author:** [@jsl1020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsl1020)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-is-it-worth-it-to-buy/18068 "2008-08-12T18:11:40Z")
I'm highly considering buying a SCION XD, but I read that they are not doing very well and will likely go out of business. Is this true, and will it make it difficult to sell in 7 or 8 years??? --- ## [2008 Nissan Versa vs Scion xD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-versa-vs-scion-xd/6516)
**Author:** [@hihowareya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hihowareya)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-versa-vs-scion-xd/6516 "2007-10-29T16:53:50Z")
I'm car shopping, and it's been a long process and I think I've come down to a decision between these two new vehicles: the 2008 Nissan Versa S hatchback and the 2008 Scion xD. Does anyone have any advice, suggestions, …