alexmib

Hello,

in the past few days i noticed that maint. required lamp is blinking for about 5 seconds after i start the car. What that could be for?
I noticed that sometimes engine sound becomes more dull. Also, when the shift is in P or N position engine sounds very quiet, but once i change to D it gets louder and feels like smth is trembling.
Third thing i noticed recently is strange smell once i start a car, i cant really describe it, its like smth burnt but not exactly... I changed recently cabin filter, but i think it happened before that also.

So, could all these be symptoms of one problem???
Thanks!

tc-guy

its nothing. you're almost due for an oil change. it will start to blink when its almost time, then eventually it will stay on telling u its time for an oil change.

alexmib

yes, its less than 1K miles till oil change, but what about strange sound that sometimes appears like i described?

equinox2355

it probably is nothing. You have more than likely tried to rationalize the maint. required light. While doing that your subconscious mind has been more "active" looking for problems.

When you take it in for the oil change, they can do a multiple point inspection (free if you have the toyota services contract (not extended warranty)).

draxcaliber

can't anybody read the freaking owner's manual?

alexmib

2 draxcaliber:
first thing, i just dont have it!
secondly, if it is "freaking" why do i have to read it?

2 equinox2355:
actually that sound appeared earlier, for maybe 2 weeks, then i git that lamp blinking and i thought smth could be wrong with engine...

draxcaliber

you should also search before you post because this has been asked over 1 million times and the answer is always the same. it is just a reminder to get an oil change, and read your manual.
because everybody should always read the owner's manual to the cars they own, or lease. it is just good sense, and helps you learn so you don't ask dumb questions.

if you don't have an owner's manual, you can buy one from any toyota/scion dealership.

cobb

Not sure there is a thread about the blinking vs how to turn off the maint req light as to why one may not be available to search for. I use the search feature and have used the net since the late 90s, but these forum search engines just do not horne in like a web search engine will and in many cases a funny sound, smell or new idiot light is something that an immediate answer is needed. Its not like much is being added to the a forum and that car has been discontinued for a few years now.

Anyhoo, I searched and added twiec to 2 different thredas in the xb g2 forums about the super charger. You guessed it, no response, the new thread about it had a user post a link to the older thread I posted a q in and went unanswered.

Boy, good thing I used the search feature.

carlitoselcool1

after we manully turn off the maintenace light it will come up again automartically after 5k right?

draxcaliber

it depends on how long you hold it down. while holding it down, the odometer will turn to all bars, depending on how long you old it down, and how many bars disapear, the longer the timer will be set for.

carlitoselcool1

how long do i pess it down to reset it to come on again after 5k ?

tc-guy

all bars disappear =5k miles, 4bars disappear = 4k miles, 3 bars disappear = 3k
so on and so forth.

carlitoselcool1

thank you