Any Toyota Specialists here?

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Gabster43213
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I have a specific question regarding a 2002 Avalon.
1agswitchin4lanes
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POST away
TMfrisco
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We are on our 4th Avalon - including one in your car's generation. Not an expert, but have experience.
reproag
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Lets hear it.
dubi
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Post of the week!
1agswitchin4lanes
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I could have fixed it five times by now.
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Gabster43213 said:

I have a specific question regarding a 2002 Avalon.

Now we play the guessing game!

Should I buy my used Avalon in white or beige?
An Ag in CO
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I'm assuming you're looking for recommendations for a fixed wing spoiler for your track beast Avalon.

Look at the ones from Seibon, Extreme Dimensions, and APR Performance. A track-ready Avalon is a rarity so what you're doing is commendable.
sts7049
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yes OP, an LS engine will fit
Rexter
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Yes, that oil leak is the o-ring on the cam chain tensioner.
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OP, I too wonder why they did away with the bench seat in the front.

Make Avalons Great Again
Gabster43213
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Two Issues:

1. Car is ldling low, especially at stops. Two different mechanics have told me that the idle is at the correct setting according to a check of the car's computer. module.

2. Car speed is resisting at about 45 mph. One mechanic friend has suggested looking at air vacuum hose for a leak/breakage as well as the mass air sensor.

FYI - we have always taken our car to independent mechanics and, therefore, the computer has never been updated. Could this be a cause of either problem?

Thanks.
dubi
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Clean the MAF sensor. Drive it really hard for a few days. Report back. Also check spark plugs.

Our son's Mazda 3 was acting sluggish and Mr. Dubi cleaned MAF. Drove bad at first them much better after engine computer relearned stuff.

/don't know crap
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I'd recommend:

Clean Throttle Body
Clean MAF (with MAF cleaner only)
Replace Plugs

What is the miles and maintenance history of this car?
dubi
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1agswitchin4lanes said:

I'd recommend:

Clean Throttle Body
Clean MAF (with MAF cleaner only)
Replace Plugs

What is the miles and maintenance history of this car?

I got 2/3 of them! DAMN GOOD!
Gabster43213
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Mileage is almost 300K
Gabster43213
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What about any hoses? I hear another possibility might be an air vacuum hose..........
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Gabster43213 said:

What about any hoses? I hear another possibility might be an air vacuum hose..........

How old are your hoses?
Gabster43213
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I dont believe they have ever been changed. Would be 15 years old.
Old School Brother
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2017-2002 = 15....yup, i got the same thing.
Gabster43213
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Old School,

Did changing your hoses solve the problem?

My mechanic tells me that four of the plugs are easy to replace but that four are under the engine block. It is worth it to have him change the easy ones to see if it and the replacement of hoses solves my problem?
sts7049
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you have a v6... how do you have 8 plugs?
JAW3336
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He means the back 2 not four. The back 2 cost a little more to replace but I would do it. I had to replace all 6 in my 06 avalon. It has 233k miles on it currently.
Gabster43213
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I have a 6 (i just have 8 set in my mind from the old days when cars actually had v-8 engines).
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1agswitchin4lanes said:

I'd recommend:

Clean Throttle Body
Clean MAF (with MAF cleaner only)
Replace Plugs

What is the miles and maintenance history of this car?


This lesser expert than 1ag was going to say throttle body cleaning to start.
JAW3336
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Where are you located?
Gabster43213
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I am out of the state of Texas
Gabster43213
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Any gas additive which might help?
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