I thought that feature was certainly cool but not useful to me. I've never opened that window except when I wash the car and that's to clean the area under the...
Irresponsible to drive with the rear window open? Those are pretty strong words. So if you are in rush houe traffic and have no air conditioning and put your...
... Certainly helps to open the back window when transporting some lumber and other long pieces. The upward angle is such that if you're rearended the wood...
If you drove with the side windows open, you couldn't possibly have a problem with this. I've done it many time. with ladders, lumber, plumbing pipe, conduit...
Just because something can be done, like driving with a rear window open on a Matrix, does not mean it's a good idea. Having the front and rear windows down is...
I rarely open the whole rear hatch - I usually open just the hatch window. In fact, the way our garage storage is laid out I park with the hatch so close to...
I always loved that the trix was very functional. However, I strongly doubt Toyota would retain the original model design of the rear window and hatchback...
Uh, if you say you can't smell the exhaust that doesn't mean you are safe. CO does not have a smell. Exhaust smoke can smell, depending on what else might be...
... welcome ... you mean for the backseat passengers, yes ... yes, I think that's why they nixed them. I use the hooks on the side of the body and I bought...
... I love all of that and use them *constantly* to keep things in place as I travel mountain roads all the time at speed ... (ahem) ... As for the back lift...
Personally, I think with toyota getting rid of this feature is a big mistake...My wife has had her matrix for a few years now, and it never ceases to amaze...
I agree. It is deceptive too. I needed to pick up a desk (it filled the entire back of the car) a few weeks ago and I was able to fit it in the back of my...
I looked in my owner's manual. In two places, pages 27 and 28, there is this warning: CAUTION: Keep the back door and glass hatched closed while driving. This...
My 2007 matrix 2wd is to approaching 30,000 miles. I bought it in October 2006. I take it into Toyota every 3,000 mile for a free oil change. On My last visit...
SCAM, The dealerships always try to sell you things you dont need. I have an 06 with 60k no tune up yet. You can always look at your owners manual and see what...
I don't think it's a scam, it's them trying to upsell something you don't need; well, not just yet. But I also don't think you need a tune up at all. From...
Upsell or Scam same to me. Trying to sell you something you dont need . ... From: Simon Ma <stm248@...> Subject: Re: [Toyota_Matrix] Scam or not a scam ...
Really? Hmmm. When I got my car I was getting oil changes and other work done on a regular basis based on the service manual. Nancy A. Cavanaugh Nature...
At the very minimum if you have an automatic transmission the fluid needs to be replaced. I believe the valve lash should be checked also which is a PIA to do...
Amen. All you need are what Simon mentions below. I drive all highway and oil change yearly during my annual state inspection, see the Consumer Reports issue...
I could not find the Consumer Reports article but would probably agree if it talks about extended mileage oil changes. One thing to clarify will all service is...
http://www.xs11.com/stories/croil96.htm Is an excerpt, note most CS articles are not free, so this was transcribed. http://www.triumphspitfire.com/Oiltest.html...
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