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Toyota Avalon 2001 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2001 Toyota Avalon? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2001 Toyota Avalon issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2001 Toyota Avalon in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Used Toyota Avalon review: 2000-2006
Toyota Avalon was a failed attempt by Toyota to get into the big six-cylinder family car market that in July 2000 was totally dominating sales in Australia. To keep costs down Avalon was based on an early-1990s design for an American Toyota so it was already dated before it was launched here. Not only did Avalon fail
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Good mid-size family car?

We've recently reviewed the mid-sized frontrunners, which is where they should be looking, and the Toyota Camry wins on quality, driving and value. But if they need more space, then point them to the Skoda Superb, which lives up to its name and gets The Tick.

Used Toyota Avalon review: 2000-2003
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A matter of timing

IT IS unusual a service manager would advise against changing the belt for starters. He's right that there is enough clearance so there is unlikely to be any internal damage, but if it does break you will be left stranded. Car companies are generally conservative when it comes to service on items like the cam timing belt, but I'd err on the side of caution and have it replaced.

Used Toyota Avalon review: 2000-2003
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2001 avalon conversion

TOYOTA had an LPG-compatible engine for the Avalon when it was selling it to the taxi industry, but the LPG industry tells me there are no problems running the regular Avalon engine on LPG either. For an installer, contact Apollo Gas.

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