toyota recall

• Question:-Toyota Recall...................................?
  Is the US government and media making the recall bigger than it actually is?
  Is the US government and media making the recall bigger than it actually is?
  
  Oh yeah... the toyota hilux has never been banned and was shown on programs such as Top Gear and praised for their reliability. Many hilux's have more than 300,000 miles and are called the indestructable truck.
  
  Answer:-EMILY GO DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS.....YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT.....YOU HAVE NO SOURCE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER...
  
  
  
  
  NOW for the Toyota recall..........
  
  
  
  Stop Abusing Toyota just because of a huge recall....gas pedals wear out if you constantly floor your car when you don't really need to.....temperature and humidity can also affect it.
  
  I understand that everyone would agree that Toyota did hide this problem and everyone would obviously accept that American cars are better.
  
  The fact of the matter is that all car companies have to go through recalls. Toyota & Honda are definitely being attacked by the government especially LaHood. He's constantly making a big deal about this...
  
  First he says to stop driving toyota's (even Obama agreed)
  
  http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/0…
  
  Then He later apologies for his idiotic words....
  
  http://www.azcentral.com/business/articl…
  
  I do understand that Toyota has included more than a million vehicles in this recall. Honda's wasn't even that severe....one incident triggered the whole situation & guess who made a public announcement.....YES LAHOOD.
  
  http://www.koco.com/news/22537819/detail…
  
  
  So Tell Me American Car Lovers.....
  
  Why didn't the government announce the GM recall... (more than 1.5 million vehicles)
  
  http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/04/nhts…
  
  
  Chevy recall.... (905,000 vehicles)
  
  http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/…
  
  And yours truly Ford.... (more than 80,000 vehicles)
  
  http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04…
  
  
  Toyota has made over 175 recalls within the year of 2000
  Ford over 250+ (not too bad, very impressing, seems I can trust them)
  Chevy over 700+
  GM over 1000+
  
  
  And you still love American Cars????
  
  If Government did decide to make this public.............They're FINISHED. They have no money to make a recall.....sure they can do minor but major such as TOyota....they're gone.
  
  Lahood and the transportation department are deliberately keeping this quiet just for the sake of keeping American car companies alive as well as aiding the economy. Oh sure the economy is going up as American car companies gain profit.....wait till Toyota starts firing people...UNEMPLOYMENT IS OFF THE CHART!
  
  Toyota has employed hundreds of people, imagine them without jobs if Toyota left US. If they left we would be in an instant recession.
  
  In some cases GM, Ford, Chevy needs Toyota for competition. It is because of Toyota Honda and Nissan GM, Ford and Chevy stand this good today....otherwise they would still use same old parts from 1990's.
  
  Doesn't matter if Toyota made such a huge recall.....The downfall is that pretty soon Toyota will start firing workers and unemployment rates will increase. Look at the bright side....They will lose money and the CEO will have to invest into more safer technologies to make their vehicles better....
  
  last time I checked GM begged the government for money, they showed up in their hybrid cars to prove them that they can improve.....lets see. Because of their irresponsibility I am losing my money as taxpayer. Why should I pay for their failures when I should worry about my savings, sending kids to college, keeping a roof over my family and feeding them.
  
  This is all a media hype by the government to convince people to buy American cars....even if you have a Toyota just take it to the dealer and have your pedals fixed...it will only take 2 hours rather than you wasting more than $18,000 on a new car....Plus Toyota dealers are seriously listening to any complaints about their vehicles from numerous customers and providing quick and fast solution.
  
  Every American car lover is being a bit too harsh on Toyota & Japanese cars....For your information....we need Toyota for Competition....Ford, Chevy GM watched how they rose to the top and now they're doing the same.
  
  Japanese cars are good, American Cars are good, all cars are good....mainly its human error which can end lives not cars.
• Question:-Will the Toyota recall effect the price of Camrys bought at the car auction?
  Im in the market for a new car and I have a friend looking at the Detroit Auto Auction for 2008 Toyota Camry. But with this huge recall Toyota has what will happen to the prices? Will they go down because of it or will they increase? And will I even be able to buy a Camry at the auction because Toyota stopped the sale of them from all dealers? Thanks!
  
  Answer:-As a car dealer I can tell you as of an hour ago, MMR (auction) has pulled them from the auction lists
• Question:-Can I break my lease with toyota since my truck is included in the toyota recall?
  I have a toyota tundra, the 2007 - 2010 model is listed in the recall. I have the truck leased and I really want to end the lease and get rid of it. Is it possible for me to take the truck back, claim that I've had the problem and then demand the lease to be broken?
  
  Answer:-No you can't break the lease but you might have a small claims court action for lack of use.
  reasoning: truck is unsafe, you feel unsafe driving it, you call dealer and he tells you it will take two weeks or so to get appointment to fix it. You have now lost two weeks of use on your truck. That is what you can sue for
• Question:-Has the Toyota recall campaign by government failed?
  Every other car I see on the road is Toyota. The government tried very hard to smear Toyota as a failed car. Now even the Toyota website doesn't mention anything about recall. The recall story just faded away as soon as Toyota paid $16 million fine. So was the campaign done only to get $16 million? Isn't that suspicious?
  
  Answer:-the recall campaign failed miserably. Toyota is back to making huge profits and just announced $1.2 billion profit in the latest quarter. They continue making revenue at the pace of $205 billion an year, making it at one of the top 10 largest revenue corporations in the world. I personally think it was all about the $16 million fine. The fine was paid and the story faded away
• Question:-Was their a toyota recall on a 2000 tundra?
  I have a 2000 toyota tundra with the 4.7L V8, was their ever a recall on it, and if their was how would i go about doing that?
  
  Answer:-Toyota Expands Tundra Recall
  Published Mar 10, 2010
  
  * Toyota expands a recall of the 2000-'03 Tundra to cover all trucks in the U.S.
  * The recall is to fix a corrosion problem with the Tundra's frame.
  * Initially, only 20 cold-weather states were included in the recall.
  
  
  DETROIT — Toyota is expanding a recall of the 2000-'03 Tundra to cover all vehicles in the U.S., the automaker said on Wednesday. The recall is to fix part of the truck's frame that could corrode.
  
  Excessive corrosion of the rear crossmember could cause spare tires or the gas tank to drop off the vehicle. The original recall was announced last November and covered 110,000 trucks sold in 20 cold-weather states. Toyota initially said exposure to road salt could cause the corrosion.
  
  "Now a special service campaign will be launched covering all 2000-'03 model-year Tundra vehicles that were originally sold in and currently registered in the remaining 30 states," wrote Curt McAllister, a Toyota spokesman, in an e-mailed message to Inside Line. "Owner notification will commence in mid-March."
  
  McAllister was not able to say how many more Tundras will be added to the original recall in this case.
  
  Word of the expanded Toyota recall comes during a hectic week for Toyota as it struggles to cope with the fallout from massive recalls of its vehicles and the ensuing blow to its reputation.
  
  In its original description of the Tundra corrosion recall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that "excessive corrosion of the rear crossmember may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the truck bed, which would present a road hazard that could cause a crash. Also, corrosion of the rear crossmember could affect the rear brake lines and the proportioning valve, resulting in diminished braking capability."
  
  As of November 16, 2009, Toyota was advising owners of the affected Tundras to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle "until a remedy can be obtained. Dealers will inspect the rear crossmember and related components, including the brake lines, and replace them if necessary," according to NHTSA's recalls summary of the problem. "If the crossmember does not need to be replaced, it will be sprayed with a corrosion protection compound." It noted that "multiple visits to the dealer may be required."
  
  Although Toyota did not explain why it is expanding the Tundra recall, a check of NHTSA's complaint database shows that consumers are still griping about the truck months after the original recall — including one who lives in Florida for part of the year.
  
  "I own a 2003 Toyota Tundra that has severe frame rust," wrote one consumer. "Big pieces of metal are flaking off. Sooner or later, some component attachment point will fail. The rest of the underneath, and truck as a whole, is rust free. I religiously wash the underside of the truck. There is a defect with these frames."
  
  Tundra owners with questions can contact Toyota at (800) 331-4331.
• Question:-What's the big deal about the Toyota recall?
  I own a Pontiac and i've taken in for 3 recalls since I've bought it 8 years ago. So what's the big deal about the Toyota recall?
  
  Answer:-There is no easier target than #1. When the largest and most dependable car company in the world has a recall, GM and Ford take advantage of the situation.
• Question:-Does the recent Toyota recall apply to Lexus?
  I have a Lexus and am wondering if the recent Toyota recall applies to Lexus?
  
  Answer:-http://www.ehow.com/how_5936555_toyota-recalled.html
  
  In all, about 2.3 million U.S. vehicles are affected.
  
  2009-2010 RAV4
  2009-2010 Corolla
  2009-2010 Matrix
  2005-2010 Avalon
  Certain 2007-2010 Camry
  2010 Highlander except hybrid models
  2007-2010 Tundra
  2008-2010 Sequoia
• Question:-What impact does the Toyota recall have on the world?
  So basically, how would the toyota recall affect my life even though I don't own a Toyota??
  
  Thank you :)
  
  Answer:-If you think Toyota's got a problem....
  
  Toyota made about 175 recalls....(including pedal and brakes)
  Chevy over 700.....
  
  from GM
  
  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/14/gm-recall-list-of-15m-veh_n_186612.html
  
  http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/chevrolet-impala-recalls-chevrolet-impala-recall-amp-warranty-information-1854371.html
  
  http://www.automotive.com/2009/12/chevrolet/malibu/recalls/index.html
  
  from Ford:
  
  http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid_cars/hybrid_car_types/Ford_Escape_Hybrid.htm
• Question:-Concerns about the Toyota Recall and my Tacoma?
  I have a 2009 Tacoma, I was affected by the last recall with my 98, getting kinda sick of all this and questioning Toyota. My vehicle may not be affected directly by this new recall. However, Toyota's name is being somewhat tarnished and I believe it will effect resale value. Is there anyway to possibly be compensated / trade in my vehicle by Toyota or at least address my concerns somewhat.
  
  Answer:-I understand exactly what you're trying to say here. Apparently, you and I are stuck in the same problem, we also have a Camry with the exact problem
  
  I am sure you know that your suppose to brake and shift to neutral if this happens. Here's a little tip: until Toyota figures out this problem with the drive by wire (which was build in Indiana and Japan) DRIVE YOUR TOYOTA SLOWLY!!!!!!!!!
  
  NEVER floor the car, stay under the speed limit, Be GENTLE TO the GAS pedal. If not than you are one of the ones who had this problem.
  
  KEEP THE NEUTRAL in mind but SERIOUSLY DON'T FLOOR THE CAR, BE GENTLE TO THE GAS PEDAL OR YOUR CHANCES OF YOUR PEDAL GETTING STUCK WILL INCREASE
  
  If you're wondering who's fault is this. This is clearly Toyota's, when they were doing testings with their vehicle they did report such problems but they never paid much attention to it nor they told anyone about it.
  
  
  Resale value might be affected. If you're still interested in trading your vehicle. Get your hands on the 2007 Honda Accord THE BEST HONDA EVER. No RECALLS were ever made. people have driven it up to 102K and still reported no problems.
• Question:-Do you think the Toyota recall thing is getting out of hand? Why isnt the government having hearings on other?
  recalls from other carmakers?
  
  Is the administration messing with Toyota to sell GM cars? GM is sending mail to Toyota owners warning them about the recalls and trying to scare people.
  
  What do you think about the people that are suddenly having sudden acceleration problems that cant be explained mechanically?
  
  Are the ambulance chasers that Obama loves so much starting to get involved?
  
  Answer:-Well, if the government didn't own a large portion of GM, then there would not be the appearance of impropriety.
  
  Yet another reason the government should stay out of private business! The same argument will apply if the government competes with the insurance companies that it's suppose to be regulating . . . .

tilt

• Question:-What is the optimum tilt angle for a solar panel in our area? What would the tilt?
  What is the optimum tilt angle for a solar panel in our area? What would the tilt
  angle be if you want to optimize your Summer or Winter energy production?
  
  Answer:-That's actually a more complicated question than it might seem at first.
  
  The simple answer for anyone above 23 degrees latitude is to tilt at latitude, so if your house is at 35 degrees latitude, you would tilt at 35 degrees.
  
  However, the best financial payback may be to optimize for summer (latitude + 15 in the northern hemisphere), if you have air conditioning bills that kick up your electric rates into the expensive tier. On the other hand, if you live in an area that gets very hot, the panel efficiency will go down, so it might be better to go latitude + 5 or so.
  
  To optimize for Winter, the simple answer is latitude - 15, but again, not so simple, if there's a chance you'll get snow on the panels.
  
  I have our panels set up so that I could readjust the tilt twice a year if desired, but I have never done so, yet. Too much trouble for a rooftop installation. And I'm concerned about 100 mph wind gusts picking up the panels in winter if I were to tilt them at a high angle. As far as I know, the vast majority of residential installations just follow the slope of the south-facing roof and take what they can get.
  
  If you're talking about water heating panels, I think the general practice is to just match the slope of the roof, and point them southwest (not south) in our area, because that's the optimum balance between the sun and the daytime temperature.
• Question:-How to tilt / turn my lawnmower to avoid mixing gas and oil?
  I have a lawnmower and plans to clean it. The problem is I don't know the best ways to turn or tilt it to avoid mixing gas with oil. Any ideas? Thanks.
  
  Answer:-If you want to clean the bottom of the deck you can turn it on it's side without any problem. There is a vent on one side of the crankcase, just keep this side up and there will not be a problem. As far as oil going into the cylinder this will not be a problem. The gas will not run into the crankcase. Don't leave it on its side but to clean it it will be fine.
• Question:-Is there a way to tilt my AC unit with a window that's clearly OLD?
  I live in an old apartment in Brooklyn (like most apartments out here). There is literally no way to tilt the unit because of the way it's designed. What can I do to give it a slight tilt so water stops coming into my room?
  
  Answer:-HVAC tech,: There are several ways to solve your problem. First you could get a board cut to the size of the a/c base, use some gorilla glue to attach a thin strip of wood where it will hit the inside front edge of the window sill.That will add a slight slope and the water will run outside. there are also cedar shingles that will slope it. They have a taper on them and would only need to be driven under the unit.
• Question:-What is the tilt response of a pyranometer?
  One of the specifications of a pyranometer is its tilt response. What does the value indicate?
  
  Answer:-http://solardat.uoregon.edu/LICORPyranometer.html This site should have all of the information you need to answer your question.
• Question:-What does the tilt of the earth have to do with leaves changing?
  What does the tilt of the earth have to do with leaves changing?
  
  Answer:-It is not becuase the world tilts that the leaves change, it is because the tilting ot the world brings on cooler climits and the coller climit is what cause the leave to change.
• Question:-How would i tilt a framed mirror on top of my fireplace?
  I have a framed mirror hanging on top of my fireplace, and all i can see it the ceiling. How can i tilt this mirror downwards?
  
  Answer:-it shold be hung on strong wire, place a small wood block on the back of the top of the frame. Make sure there is enough wire on the frame to allow for the mirror to tilt forward but still be secure
• Question:-How long is a Tilt alcoholic beverage good for before it can expire?
  Ive had this tilt sitting around since thanksgiving and came across it while cleaning out my fridge yesterday so now I am curious if its still consumable or if it will make me sick because Im really not willing to find out for myself. Please help!
  
  Answer:-As long as it is in your hand its good
  now seriously , it shold be fine if it was in the fridge , just take a sip , if it tasts good , then its good
• Question:-How much does Full Tilt Poker charge to play with real money?
  Does anyone know how much they charge to play with real money on full tilt poker site? Do they charge you when you transfer funds to bank? Do they take a cut from each pot? How does it work?
  
  Answer:-They dont charge when you transfer funds from a bank, but yes they charge a small cut from each pot, but you hardly notice. I think Full Tilt is the best online poker site going around, especially for new players because of their poker school and and their micro low limits (1cent and 2 cent blinds).
  They also have great bonuses for new players including the 100% deposit bonus for new players (deposit $50 and get $50 free! up to $600)
  
  When you sign up you just have to type in NAB25 into the promotion code box. I think you get an entry into a new player $1000 free roll as well
• Question:-How to stretch a tilt jump in dance?
  By the end of the year, I have a goal to perfect (well not perfect, but close to it) a pretty tilt jump. Does anyone have any advice on certain stretches that will help make my tilt jump wider? Also, any advice for doing a regular tilt on the ground so it looks its best? Thanks!
  
  Answer:-Did you try looking it up?
  I think pelvic stretches and core stretches. Your hamstrings as well becuase with most jumps I feel those muscles being pulled on.
  
  There are some youtube vids as well I think
• Question:-How does tilt and shift photography work?
  I've seen some examples of tilt and shift photography and I was wondering what other kind of results you can get from it, exactly how it works, how the tilt and shift lens works, ect...
  
  Answer:-Tilt and shift are lens movements that are most commonly found on large format cameras. Nikon and Canon did offer shift lenses for their 35mm equipment. And there is at least one aftermarket tilt lens.
  
  The basic idea is that if the lens is designed to project an image on the film plane that is significantly greater than the nominal size of the film, then it is possible to take advantage of that capability to change what the film actually sees through the lens. To do this, the lens is either shifted horizontally or vertically, or rotated about a horizontal or vertical axis (or some combination of these movements) to create the desired effect.
  
  By shifting the lens laterally or vertically, the field of view can changed from the normal field (which is directly 'on axis' with the lens) to something that is off the lens axis. That is, the framing of the image can be changed to shift it to one side or the other, or up or down. An example of shift is when photographing a field that includes a mirror - with the lens on-axis, the camera will see a reflection of itself in the mirror. But by shifting the lens to one side, the field of view seen by the film can be changed to exclude the image of the camera in the mirror.
  
  Vertical shift is also knows as rise or fall.. When photographing a building, it is often necessary to tilt the camera up to include the top of the building. This causes the image of a rectangular building to be distorted -that is, the verticals tend to converge. By raising the lens vertically, it may be possible to frame the entire height of the building without having to tilt the camera, thereby keeping the vertical lines of the building vertical in the image.
  
  Tilt is the capability of rotating the plane of the lens so that it is no longer parallel with the plane of the film. Normally, image planes that are not parallel with the film plane will be rendered out of focus in the image. While this can be compensated for to some degree by increasing depth of field, there is only so far that you can go with that approach. Without going into excessive detail, it is sufficient to say that this make it possible to create an image in which an image plane that is NOT parallel to the film plane will appear to be in focus in the image. The Schleimpflug Principle provides a graphical method for determining the amount of tilt (lens plane rotation about a horizontal axis) or swing (lens plane rotation about a vertical axis) is needed to make create a sharp image plane with the subject plane is not parallel with the film plane.