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2010 Camry

The redesigned Toyota Camry has been rebuilt to make it an even better car than its processor.  The engineering and design tweaks show a fresh start into the decade.

 

On the outside, the 2010 Camry receives a new front bumper with enlarged air intakes, upgraded headlamps and a set of restyled taillights. The XLE model includes 16-inch, ten-spoke toyota wheels, while the SE rolls on 17-inch hoops and the base LE makes due with wheel covers. Inside, a new optional stereo with USB port, Bluetooth, satellite radio, single CD and MP3 capability is fitted, and Vehicle Stability Control is now standard on all models. The Camry Hybrid gets a slightly renewed interior, along with a new gauge cluster and silk protein/synthetic fiber cloth seats. All of these new features are made possible with Toyota Camry Parts.

 

Under the hood of the base Camry, LE and XLE models is a refreshed, 169-hp 2.5-liter engine. The SE model uses the same engine, but comes packing another 21 hp and can be used with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox. Both the 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6 and the hybrid drivetrains soldier on unchanged.

 

New Diesel Engines Expected from Toyota

The partnership of Toyota and Isuzu announced to build diesel engines, last year. Katsuaki Watanabe, Toyota President told reporters at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, “A new clean-diesel V8 engine will be offered in both the Tundra and the Sequoia in the near future."

 

The Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV A4.5 liter engine is expected to hit the market for the 2010 model. Toyota is working on a family of clean diesel V8 engines for both vehicles. And also Toyota will offer a new version of its existing 4.7-liter V8 ethanol engine as well.

 

Toyota engineers have been working on at least two variations of the new clean-diesel engine. These include the 4.5-liter engine and a larger 7.0-liter V8. Industry sources said that Toyota is working on at least two variants of the clean diesel V8 including the 4.5 liter engine and a larger 7.0 liter V8. The 7.0 liter V8 diesel will be fitted in the heavy-duty edition of the Tundra which is expected to enter production in 2011 or 2012.

 

With these new Toyota Tundra parts, the Tundra should outlast all of the past models with flying colors. The Sequoia should be expected to pass just as well.

Used Hybrids Have a Plan

When the Prius was first released in the United States, “green” referred to more than its environmental achievements. It was young, and it had a couple of problems that needed to be fixed. Now, as the Prius enters the third generation, the earlier models are moving to the used vehicle marketplace. To help attract new buyers to hybrid technology, Toyota Motor Sales introduced a used hybrid program. It is a first of its kind program for the one of a kind hybrid.

The program benefits include:

·                 A three month/3,000 mile warranty

·                 A 174 – point quality assurance inspection

·                 A seven year/100,000 – mile powertrain warranty

·                 A seven year/100,000 mile roadside assistance plan

·                 A CARFAX vehicle history report

·                 An eight year/100,000 – mile factory battery warranty

The inspection and warranty protection are intended to reassure all skeptical buyers of used hybrids. The program also enables Toyota dealers to offer their hybrids at a more competitive price. The program was designed to expand the hybrid’s customer base.  They are focusing on younger customers and people with lower wages.

Each used Prius uses genuine Toyota parts, so the car you buy will act as if it were brand new. Reduce the amount of toxins being released, reuse a hybrid car, and recycle it when you want a new one.

Summer Car Care Tips

Summer is finally here! Your family is planning on going on this huge road trip this summer, but is your car ready? The heat, long rides, and heavy loads can put strain on your car. So, before you pull out of the driveway, follow these tips to make sure your vehicle is road trip-ready.

·                 Make sure the radiator core is in good shape. In places where the roads are salted, the radiator can literally rot away. Even if your radiator isn’t leaking now, that doesn’t mean it wont later. A leaking radiator will cause you engine to overheat, which can cause blown gaskets and warped cylinder heads.

·                 Give your tires a thorough check-over. The tire pressure should be what your vehicle manufacture recommends. If you have a heavy load, follow the heavy load guidelines for tire pressure. You also need to check your tread wear. Keep an eye out for uneven wear patters. You should get a wheel alignment. You should replace your tires when the tread depth is close to or below 3/32 of an inch.

·                 Make sure you keep up on your oil changes. If you are driving a Toyota make sure you are using genuine Toyota parts. Driving long distances really pushes your engine. It needs all the lubrication it can get. The current recommendation is to change the oil every 5,000 miles                                                                                     

·       Slow down. When you are pulling a heavy load and traveling at high speeds, it puts a strain on your engine. Slow down and look at the scenery.

 

Keep these tips in mind as you prepare for your trip. If you arrange things before your trip, you will have smooth sailing as you ride to your destination.

Plug-in Cars a Hit or Miss?

What is Toyota really thinking about plug-in cars? Its easy to say that there are mixed feelings within the company. There a few minor things that will have to be fixed with the idea, like the extra weight of dead batteries.  The battery durability will have to be guaranteed with a long-term warranty. And the frames will have to be larger and heavier to hold the battery weight.

After all the kinks are smoothed out. The plug-in car will add on to the many cars in hybrid technology. Toyota spokesman John Hanson comments on the use of this new car. “For many consumers with short commutes of 10 miles or less … a ‘Super Prius’ will be an attractive option,” he said, adding that the company thinks there could be a viable market for plug-in hybrids “that could get more robust as battery technology improves and costs go down. We continue to spend millions on R & D.”

Toyota could soon be the leader of plug-in hybrids. The use of Toyota OEM Parts in this new hybrid can forever change the world of car dealers going green.

 

Kyle Busch wins in TN

Kyle Busch won his fourth Nationwide Series race of the season in Nashville’s Superspeedway. Busch led 173 of the 225 laps in his Joe Gibbs Racing, No. 18 NOS energy drink Camry in the 300-mile race.

“What an awesome race car…. what an awesome group. I owe it all to them. NOS Energy Drink, Z-Line, Marquis Jets, Gillette, and Toyota….. Everyone that makes this possible for us.”

Three other Toyota drivers placed in the top ten. Jason Leffler, who placed fifth, Michael McDowell, eighth, and Brad Coleman, tenth.

Busch has recorded wins at California’s Auto Club Speedway, Virginia’s Richmond International Raceway, and Texas Motor Speedway. Since the Start of the 2008 season, he has won 14 Nationwide Series Races. This year, he has four wins, seven top-fives, and ten top-tens.

Kyle Busch has taken a step in front of his opponents by using genuine Toyota parts. His car parts last longer, and he always crosses the finish line with a smile, knowing that his Toyota parts got him through another race.

New Features on the 2010 Toyota Tundra

 For 2010, The Tundra has been updated with many new features, many of which are included in the new platinum package. This package includes many new updates, like a new tail light design, audio features, and a shelf added to the glove box. For safety, knee airbags are a standerd on all models of the Tundra. Air conditioned seats, a sunroof, and a wood-trimmed shift knob are a few of the new luxuries. A manual headlamp offers five settings for any kind of cargo load. The unique 20-inch Toyota wheels and chrome bumpers are a cool finishing touch to your new truck. And with genuine Toyota parts, you truck can outlast all others, from the Chevy Silverado to the Ford F-150.

2009 Toyota Venza

  Refined and smooth like a fine Sedan,however spacius and very friendly in the cargo space area like a SUV, the 2009 Toyota Venza is the absolute best of both worlds.It is obviuos from your first test drive the design engineers were up all night figuring this one out.The Venza is an absolute one of a kind vehicle that is loaded with all new systems you need to be familiar with so you can fix it right the first time.This bad boy comes standard with the 1ARFE 4 cylinder engine that produces a decent 182 horsepower and for you power buffs the available 6 cylinder tops out at a whopping 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm.The transmission is a 6 speed automatic.

   For you tech guys that read my blog you will like to know that the ECM on the Venza permanently stores the diagnostic trouble codes so you can check it even if the check engine light has gone out or have your Toyota service department do the same thing.There are two methods for clearing the the permanent DTC,these however haved to be done by a qualified Toyota service department who uses the all new Toyota techstream computer system.The Venza is the first Toyota vehicle to use the the all new smart key system.Unlike previous systems the smart entry and start system on the Venza does not include an ID code box, the certification ECU assumes the function of the ID code box. New lock sensors are used on the exterior door handles.These sensors are located on the top and bottom on the handle.To operate the lock function simply touch the appropriate area of the handle while the key is within range....cool huh.The unfortunate part of this is the high priced smart entry key which can only be bought where you get your Genuine Toyota Parts .This car should be a hit for young and old and as always carrys Toyota value .     

Toyotas conquers Nascar

    Toyota's first season in the Nascar Sprint cup season showed improvement all season long and came to the peak that everyone had waited for at Talladega in the fall.The Camrys swept the first row in Qualifying, took Five of the top six spots and came within five feet of winning the race.

   Than in 2007 , with six new teams, a new engine, and a new car the challenges seemed like an uphill battle."The most important thing is that we continue to show improvement throughout the season"said Jim Aust vice president of motorsports and the CEO of TRD.Toyota claimed two top five finishes during the season, with Dave Blaneys third place finish at Talladega,only a car length behind the actual race winner.Camrys did however go to the front in 16 races total in 2007.We made changes to the Toyota race engines every week but still found we were down around 40 Horsepower to the teams that were winning each week. 

   In 2008, Toyota had put tgether a new lineup for both the Sprint series and the nationwide series.Joe Gibbs racing brought his strong teams aboard along with a small shakeup at Waltrip and Red Bull racing .Toyota finally captured its first win at the spring race in Atlanta.

 Kyle Busch, despite wrangling with a loose racecar and coming off corners nearly sideways every lap, had won the first Sprint Cup Series race for Toyota.

The victory was the first for a foreign manufacturer in NASCAR's top series since June 13, 1954, when Al Keller drove a Jaguar to Victory Lane at Linden Airport in New Jersey. That day, Jaguars took four of the top six positions.This set Toyota race teams on a torrid winning pace for 2008.

toyota service bulletins

   Occasionally on this Blog we will give you instructions and insight on repairs on your Toyota.In some cases we will pull information from TSB's as Toyota has spent countless hours researching the cause of both common and uncommon problems that arise with there products.We will pull some of this info but must warn that even the simple Toyota repairs sometimes take very expensive diagnostic equiptment and years of technical training and of coursegenuine toyota parts  to complete the repair.We would like to be able to list all of the TSB's on this site but would run into many difficult if not legal situations therefore we will post comments from a few of the more used ones.Stay in touch each week and see if any of these repairs apply to your Toyota.