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This week best and helpful post winner is Brahim. http://www.toyotadxb.com/land-cruiser/sad-story-lesson-learned-t354.html

This week best and helpful post winner is Bashir. http://www.toyotadxb.com/fjcruiser/cruiser-prado-swb-for-occasional-off-road-t352.html#p996

This week best and helpful post winner is Khalid. http://www.toyotadxb.com/gen-disc/care-for-engine-cooling-system-before-break-down-t351.html

This week best and helpful post winner is Mayor. http://www.toyotadxb.com/gen-disc/driving-top-speed-slow-lane-better-idea-t349.html

Carnity members get a chance to win 100 AED worth mobile recharge by simply posting new creative topic or by helping fellow community members with their queries! It's as simple as that - make an account (if you haven't already), log in, and post something. It can be anything, a reply to someone else's post or your own new thread, a nice picture of your ride, or a thoughtful article or review of your new car. Share the same with your friends and increase your chances of winning! Watch this space every week for the winners and the best post submitted.

Dear Members, Thanks for being a part of our Toyota Dubai online community. It has been almost 3 years since our online community came into existence. And with your support over the years we have grown into a well integrated online car community in this region. A lot of members have joined our ever-growing community, and most of them turning out to be very good friends. Friends, today we are seeking a few minutes of your fast paced Dubai life to share your thoughts on a quick poll. This will help us assess and even prove how much our online community has been useful to our loyal members across the region. It is a poll to identify how much value our online community adds to you personally and gives us an opportunity to enhance and add features that may help to save more from that pinch on your pocket.

Based on your experience, please share that which Toyota you prefer to buy: Used vs. new and why?

Share the detail of the oldest model of Toyota you ever own in working condition.

Please share what was your worst car workshop (garage) experience ever happened? And how you dealt with it?

Please share what was your worst car problem ever happened? Why and how it happened (if you know)? And how you dealt with it?

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Toyota Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Rotate and Inspect tires Inspect Ball joints & dust covers Inspect Bolts & nuts on chassis & body Inspect Brake line pipes & hoses Inspect Brake pads & discs/linings & drums (front & rear) Inspect Drive belt(s) Inspect Drive shaft boots Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes & mountings Inspect Front differential fluid Inspect Fuel lines & connections Inspect Fuel tank cap gasket Inspect Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler Inspect Steering gear box Inspect Steering linkage & boots Inspect Transmission fluid Replace Air filter Replace Engine Coolant Replace Engine oil & filter Replace Spark plugs

Toyota Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services Toyota Air Filter Replacement The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 20,000 kms. Toyota Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 50,000 kms or 2 years, can cause brake system damage. Toyota Cabin Air Filter Replacement Over time the Cabin Filter(s) will accumulate dirt, pollen and debris which can leak in to the passenger compartment if left unchecked. They should be replaced every year or 25,000 kms. Toyota Coolant Replacement/Flush Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,0000 kms. Toyota Drive Belt(s) Replacement Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 70,000 kms. Toyota Manual Transmission Fluid Change The Manual Transmission fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to transmission damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Toyota Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval. Toyota Valve Adjustment On engines with adjustable valves, the valve train clearances can become improper which can lead to engine damage. The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted every 50,000 kms.

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Roping in the X-Generation! Yes, that’s what Toyota had exactly in mind when they introduced the xA into the Middle East a few years ago. The xA was spot-on and caught the fancy of young nationals, becoming one of the most sought after small cars in the market, especially among the women folk. Last year, the xA went in for a slight facelift. The redesign included newly designed speedometer, front and rear bumpers, front grille and headlamps. A single CD player was also included as a standard fitment in the models. The xA fits the mould of what a young adult could wish for, with looks that would deceive the innocent into thinking it is an SUV, with a readiness to take you anywhere you want to go and dad don’t-you-stop-me attitude. Even so, it can break out of the mould to satisfy the discerning adult including the not so young at heart. It has a muscular stance with sculpted wheel arches and tightly connected styling cues running throughout the car’s lines from front to the rear. Inside its precocious missile-like shell, the xA provides passengers the space they need with sufficient head- and leg-room. If you are into an active-lifestyle, the xA lets you fold the rear seats to make room for a whole lot of your sporting gear. The visually appealing interior sports a metal-tone instrument panel trim and matching ventilation controls on the centre console, stylized black-on-while gauges and textured treatments on the doors, dashboard and seats. A 1.5-litre engine delivering 107bhp to the front wheels powers the xA. This powerplant provides the 5-door hatchback with an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) ensures an even spread of power for sporty response across the engine speed range. The xA can be had with a 5-speed manual or an automatic super ECT (Electronic Controlled Transmission) 4-speed transmission. Toyota engineers have fitted in a good measure of safety features into the xA. A high, rigid body offers improved aerodynamics. ABS is standard and the much acclaimed GOA body, based on omni-direction compatibility secures passengers in case of an accidental collision. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2007-toyota-xa-2/ SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2007-toyota-xa-2/