Check out how much load the Toyota Previa can take.
Video showing it.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Friday, August 28, 2020
Vow check out this Toyota Estima / Previa!
Nice looking Toyota Estima / Previa
Photos and owner: Marcin Chojnacki
Monday, August 3, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Changing back to 10W-30 oil in the Previa
Since I have replaced the clutch and it might have been the thinner oil that was leaking through to the clutch. I have also cleaned the PCV-valve that was stuck.
Earlier I had 5w-40 fully synthetic bought on Lidl.. I made a video of it here.
Time of change: 2020-06-01
Km: 100952
Oil: Biltema art.nr: 36-970
10W-30 Mineral oil
BILDER HÄR
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| This is what the specification says to use in the Previa. |
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| Km at change. |
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| Unfortunatly I overfilled so had to tap the oil again... duh... why .. that's what happens when the brain doesnt think. |
The old oil was really black even though I havent been driving so much with the car.. So I guess the
fully syntethic oil is cleaning the engine. If that is good or bad I really dont know.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Ad in Dagens Nyheter showing Toyota from the 90-ties
Old Toyota ad in swedish newspaper
Swedish:
"Toyota Previa. En stor personbil, inte en förminskad buss. Det betyder
att du får komfort, utrymme som i en minibuss och vägegenskaper som en sportbil.
Åtta personer plus bagage får plats utan att trängas. Pris 182900 kr."
The Previa translation becomes.
"Toyota Previa. A large passenger car, not a reduced bus. It means that you get comfort, space like a minibus and road characteristics like a sports car. Eight people plus luggage can be accommodated without being crowded. Price 182900 kr."
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| Ad of Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina, Toyota Camry and Toyota Previa. From Toyota-Center in Rissne / Sundbyberg |
Friday, May 1, 2020
Replacing Power steering fluid on a Toyota Previa
Time to replace the power steering fluid on the Toyota Previa -98
Used Semi Synthetic Oil from Biltema, it's sort of red in colour. The oil is for automatic transmissions / gearboxes where an ATF oil of type Dexron® III, Dexron® II is prescribed. Also for some hydraulic transmissions, power steering, etc. Meets the following specifications:
Allison C-4
Caterpillar TO-2
Ford Mercon®
GM Dexron® II
GM Dexron® III
I made a video of it! Hope you get some use out of it!
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Great tips from Scotty, change servo fluid and clean wipers with alcohol and water
Good tips from Scotty Kilmer. Change power steering fluid reservoir the easy way.
He is using a Turkey baster. In Sweden we can probably use Blåsbälg/Bollspruta/Hävertpump
https://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Toyota-Previa-1991-1997-Repair-Information/STEERING/Power-Steering-Gear/_/P-0900c1528008a637
He is using a Turkey baster. In Sweden we can probably use Blåsbälg/Bollspruta/Hävertpump
https://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Toyota-Previa-1991-1997-Repair-Information/STEERING/Power-Steering-Gear/_/P-0900c1528008a637
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Toyota Previa, the Eggvan film
Check this out. Nice little film about a filmwriter, Niki Byrne and her love to an old Previa. We who owns Previa understand. :-)
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Toyota Previa blow head gaskets . Problem, very good article!
Scotty Kilmers tips further down in video (about the cooling system).
This is where I found it, since It's not there anymore I decided to put it up on the Internet again:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Owning-a-Toyota-Previa-Estima-Lucida-Emina-/10000000004429796/g.html
Owning a Toyota Previa/Estima/Lucida/Emina
a. The wide body Previa is the most spacious MPV on the market without a doubt (and yes I have driven the Chrysler Grand Voyager and Kia Sedona)
b. Very comfortable to drive
c. Drive very well if looked after.
d. These are back wheel drive so no CV joint/boot issues as with the other MPV's on the market. (although the independent suspension models do have rear CV boots but as these run in one plane of motion they are pretty durable.) Actually one exception to this is the 4x4 versions that have CV joints on the front driveshafts.
e. On the 8 seaters the rear seats fold down into a double bed.....very cool (7 seater variants are a bit limited when the rear seats are up)
f. With all seats occupied there is still plenty of luggage space in the boot.
g. Because of the space between the rear most seats and the rear window your passengers will be unlikely to suffer head injury if you are rear ended.
The bad points
1. The Petrol versions are known to blow head gaskets although this is not that common and spares are readily available.
2. The diesel versions are well known for cracking cylinder heads, this is an expense issue to have resolved and can cost upwards of £1000
3. Getting insurance on the imports can be expensive although this is changing as imports are becoming more common. Shop around and take a look at the bottom of this guide.
4. There are NO official English workshop manuals available for the imports but do a search on Ebay for various offerings. There is a Genuine Toyota manual for the 3C-TE diesel engine but as this book was based on the Corolla there are some subtle but important differences.
5. You may have trouble finding garages that will repair the imports and this includes some Toyota agents.
6. Spares for the Imports ( Anything with ESTIMA in the name) are mostly only available from Ebay and Toyota but Toyota can be expensive. Some head gaskets sold are incorrect for these vehicles. NOTE: - The diesel engine used in the IMPORTS is also used in other Toyota's BUT the head gasket is very specific to the car in which the engine is installed. Put the wrong one in, whilst it may fit, and it will cause the head to crack again but sooner rather than later
So yours is running fine and you are quite happy with it. Great here are some points to try and keep it that way.
1. Change the radiator NOW. I don't care if it is ok, trust me on this one for £70 it is well worth doing. This goes for the Petrol and Diesels.
2. At the same time change the Thermostat
3. Change the coolant on a regular basis, every 50K miles.
4. Keep the car serviced regularly as per manufacturers guidelines.
5. Keep an eye on your temp gauge
6. Check the coolant regularly, if it starts dropping on a regular and alarming basis have a pressure test and a combustible gas test done on the car immediately. This is a sure sign that on the Petrol's the head gasket is on its way out and on the Diesels the head & gasket are on their way out.
Having said that though, change the radiator cap first. This is something most people overlook but they do go over time and release pressure before they should (13psi) and water loss is the result.7. DO NOT put tap water in the radiator. Take a look at your kettle, if that happens in your engine you are on your way to a big repair bill. Buy distilled or deionised water or get rain water from your water butt if you have one. Always have a bottle of antifreeze available and mix 50% water with 50% antifreeze and put this in the radiator. You can also buy premix antifreeze to make your life easier.
8. At least once a week check the oil level and whilst at it take off the oil filler cap and look inside. If there is a milky white substance DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR ------ CALL YOUR MECHANIC9. Personally if I had just bought a diesel Estima/Emina/Lucida, the first thing I would do is to take off the cylinder head check it and if ok, fit a new head gasket and thoroughly flush the cooling system and install a new thermostat and radiator. This may sound extreme but £80 for a new gasket is cheaper than £500 for a new head and incredibly good value for peace of mind.
As for the rest of the car maintain it the way you would any other, but note the shock absorbers need changing relatively frequently as these are heavy cars. So if when you dive into a corner the car feels like you are sailing a ship, then this is a sure sign that they are going or gone.
Firstly bummer DUDE !!!
Ok what to do really depends on what you have done. If the car overheated badly i.e. YOU WEREN'Twatching the gauge. I commiserate with you and will send flowers.
Here's the deal. Heat is your enemy!!!!!! Heat causes expansion, expansion causes friction, friction causes more heat, more heat and friction cause wear, wear causes component failure. Its really a simple equation. The hotter the car ran and the longer it ran like this the more things are going to be knackered. If however you were being a good little boy or girl and were watching the gauge and pulled over right away and called the little man from the AA or RAC then well done, you have saved yourself a lot of money.
When the AA/RAC man arrives DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LET THE MUPPET PUT COLD WATER INTO THE ENGINE......PLEEEEEEASE. Yes I know they are qualified mechanics but sometimes they don't think. If you put something cold onto something very hot it will crack and this will negate all the good work you have done pulling over. Wrestle him and his container of water to the ground if need be until he agrees to tow you home.
NOTE: - BOTH A HAYNES AND CHILTON WORKSHOP MANUAL ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PREVIA'S. I RECOMMEND THE CHILTON BUT EITHER WAY BUY ONE OR BETTER YET BUY BOTH
Petrol engines
Ok, these are relatively simple. The most likely cause is a blown radiator or stuck thermostat-- Best case-- or blown head gasket --- Worst case. The first two are simple enough to fix and I would try these first before delving into the engine.
If it appears that the head gasket has failed the head will have to come off and a new gasket fitted. This can be done with the engine in situ so don't let anyone convince you to pay more to have the engine removed. Once off the head should be checked for cracks but this is unlikely on the petrols. Warpage is however possible so the head should be checked for this and if need be skimmed. It should then be cleaned and resurfaced as should the block. This ensure that the new gasket has good purchase. Whilst the head is off I would thoroughly recommend that you have the valves reseated and new valve stem seals fitted at the same time. A FULL top end gasket set should be bought and all gaskets replaced. It is false economy not to do this as eventually you will be revisiting these gaskets if you don't. You MUST buy NEW CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS!!!!!!
Word of advice, if you are doing the job yourself take pictures of all the tubes and pipes so you know where these go when the time comes to reassemble!!That's it, reassemble and you have a nice car again.
Well the same process should be followed as with the petrols but here it is highly likely that the head will be cracked and even if it isn't I would recommend you have it pressure tested and if need be welded. Best case scenario is a new head. DO NOT USE A SECOND HAND HEAD!!!, really this is a big job and you don't want to do it twice because you decided to be a Scrooge. I cannot advise whether or not to buy a genuine Toyota head as in my mind the genuine Toyota one is the one that has just cracked so why would another one of theirs be any better, so this I will leave up to you to decide, however a Toyota head gasket is probably wise.
If you choose to buy an after market gasket the thing to watch for is the water ways in the gasket. Make sure you strip your head first and keep the old gasket to compare. Make 4000% sure that the gaskets, new and old are identical in every respect before fitting. ONCE AGAIN BUY NEW BOLTS.
IF IT APPEARS THAT ONLY THE HEAD IS AT FAULT DO NOT LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. ALL THE ENGINES ON EBAY ARE USED........BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW.
Here again reassemble and drive with a smile.
Now what if you were a silly Muppet and drove a long way with the car in the RED. TUT TUTWell chances are you now need a new engine, as almost certainly either your liners, pistons, rings or all three will now be knackered. I doubt you will find a new engine so your only recourse will be one of the used ones off Ebay but remember that these are pretty much all second hand so make sure you get a decent warranty.
If you have an Estima/Lucida or Emina you would be wise to join the www.estima-motoring.co.uk forum. Here you will find help and advice as well as information as to where to get spares and even discount on Insurace.
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This is where I found it, since It's not there anymore I decided to put it up on the Internet again:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Owning-a-Toyota-Previa-Estima-Lucida-Emina-/10000000004429796/g.html
Owning a Toyota Previa/Estima/Lucida/Emina
August 12, 2008
This guide pertains to ONLY 1990 - 1999 models.
The good pointsa. The wide body Previa is the most spacious MPV on the market without a doubt (and yes I have driven the Chrysler Grand Voyager and Kia Sedona)
b. Very comfortable to drive
c. Drive very well if looked after.
d. These are back wheel drive so no CV joint/boot issues as with the other MPV's on the market. (although the independent suspension models do have rear CV boots but as these run in one plane of motion they are pretty durable.) Actually one exception to this is the 4x4 versions that have CV joints on the front driveshafts.
e. On the 8 seaters the rear seats fold down into a double bed.....very cool (7 seater variants are a bit limited when the rear seats are up)
f. With all seats occupied there is still plenty of luggage space in the boot.
g. Because of the space between the rear most seats and the rear window your passengers will be unlikely to suffer head injury if you are rear ended.
The bad points
1. The Petrol versions are known to blow head gaskets although this is not that common and spares are readily available.
2. The diesel versions are well known for cracking cylinder heads, this is an expense issue to have resolved and can cost upwards of £1000
3. Getting insurance on the imports can be expensive although this is changing as imports are becoming more common. Shop around and take a look at the bottom of this guide.
4. There are NO official English workshop manuals available for the imports but do a search on Ebay for various offerings. There is a Genuine Toyota manual for the 3C-TE diesel engine but as this book was based on the Corolla there are some subtle but important differences.
5. You may have trouble finding garages that will repair the imports and this includes some Toyota agents.
6. Spares for the Imports ( Anything with ESTIMA in the name) are mostly only available from Ebay and Toyota but Toyota can be expensive. Some head gaskets sold are incorrect for these vehicles. NOTE: - The diesel engine used in the IMPORTS is also used in other Toyota's BUT the head gasket is very specific to the car in which the engine is installed. Put the wrong one in, whilst it may fit, and it will cause the head to crack again but sooner rather than later
So yours is running fine and you are quite happy with it. Great here are some points to try and keep it that way.
1. Change the radiator NOW. I don't care if it is ok, trust me on this one for £70 it is well worth doing. This goes for the Petrol and Diesels.
2. At the same time change the Thermostat
3. Change the coolant on a regular basis, every 50K miles.
4. Keep the car serviced regularly as per manufacturers guidelines.
5. Keep an eye on your temp gauge
6. Check the coolant regularly, if it starts dropping on a regular and alarming basis have a pressure test and a combustible gas test done on the car immediately. This is a sure sign that on the Petrol's the head gasket is on its way out and on the Diesels the head & gasket are on their way out.
Having said that though, change the radiator cap first. This is something most people overlook but they do go over time and release pressure before they should (13psi) and water loss is the result.7. DO NOT put tap water in the radiator. Take a look at your kettle, if that happens in your engine you are on your way to a big repair bill. Buy distilled or deionised water or get rain water from your water butt if you have one. Always have a bottle of antifreeze available and mix 50% water with 50% antifreeze and put this in the radiator. You can also buy premix antifreeze to make your life easier.
8. At least once a week check the oil level and whilst at it take off the oil filler cap and look inside. If there is a milky white substance DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR ------ CALL YOUR MECHANIC9. Personally if I had just bought a diesel Estima/Emina/Lucida, the first thing I would do is to take off the cylinder head check it and if ok, fit a new head gasket and thoroughly flush the cooling system and install a new thermostat and radiator. This may sound extreme but £80 for a new gasket is cheaper than £500 for a new head and incredibly good value for peace of mind.
As for the rest of the car maintain it the way you would any other, but note the shock absorbers need changing relatively frequently as these are heavy cars. So if when you dive into a corner the car feels like you are sailing a ship, then this is a sure sign that they are going or gone.
OK SO THE DREADED HAS HAPPENED - THE CAR IS OVERHEATING --- NOW WHAT ???
Firstly bummer DUDE !!!
Ok what to do really depends on what you have done. If the car overheated badly i.e. YOU WEREN'Twatching the gauge. I commiserate with you and will send flowers.
Here's the deal. Heat is your enemy!!!!!! Heat causes expansion, expansion causes friction, friction causes more heat, more heat and friction cause wear, wear causes component failure. Its really a simple equation. The hotter the car ran and the longer it ran like this the more things are going to be knackered. If however you were being a good little boy or girl and were watching the gauge and pulled over right away and called the little man from the AA or RAC then well done, you have saved yourself a lot of money.
Steps upon failure.
When the AA/RAC man arrives DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LET THE MUPPET PUT COLD WATER INTO THE ENGINE......PLEEEEEEASE. Yes I know they are qualified mechanics but sometimes they don't think. If you put something cold onto something very hot it will crack and this will negate all the good work you have done pulling over. Wrestle him and his container of water to the ground if need be until he agrees to tow you home.
NOTE: - BOTH A HAYNES AND CHILTON WORKSHOP MANUAL ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PREVIA'S. I RECOMMEND THE CHILTON BUT EITHER WAY BUY ONE OR BETTER YET BUY BOTH
Petrol engines
Ok, these are relatively simple. The most likely cause is a blown radiator or stuck thermostat-- Best case-- or blown head gasket --- Worst case. The first two are simple enough to fix and I would try these first before delving into the engine.
If it appears that the head gasket has failed the head will have to come off and a new gasket fitted. This can be done with the engine in situ so don't let anyone convince you to pay more to have the engine removed. Once off the head should be checked for cracks but this is unlikely on the petrols. Warpage is however possible so the head should be checked for this and if need be skimmed. It should then be cleaned and resurfaced as should the block. This ensure that the new gasket has good purchase. Whilst the head is off I would thoroughly recommend that you have the valves reseated and new valve stem seals fitted at the same time. A FULL top end gasket set should be bought and all gaskets replaced. It is false economy not to do this as eventually you will be revisiting these gaskets if you don't. You MUST buy NEW CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS!!!!!!
Word of advice, if you are doing the job yourself take pictures of all the tubes and pipes so you know where these go when the time comes to reassemble!!That's it, reassemble and you have a nice car again.
Diesels
Well the same process should be followed as with the petrols but here it is highly likely that the head will be cracked and even if it isn't I would recommend you have it pressure tested and if need be welded. Best case scenario is a new head. DO NOT USE A SECOND HAND HEAD!!!, really this is a big job and you don't want to do it twice because you decided to be a Scrooge. I cannot advise whether or not to buy a genuine Toyota head as in my mind the genuine Toyota one is the one that has just cracked so why would another one of theirs be any better, so this I will leave up to you to decide, however a Toyota head gasket is probably wise.
If you choose to buy an after market gasket the thing to watch for is the water ways in the gasket. Make sure you strip your head first and keep the old gasket to compare. Make 4000% sure that the gaskets, new and old are identical in every respect before fitting. ONCE AGAIN BUY NEW BOLTS.
IF IT APPEARS THAT ONLY THE HEAD IS AT FAULT DO NOT LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. ALL THE ENGINES ON EBAY ARE USED........BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW.
Here again reassemble and drive with a smile.
Now what if you were a silly Muppet and drove a long way with the car in the RED. TUT TUTWell chances are you now need a new engine, as almost certainly either your liners, pistons, rings or all three will now be knackered. I doubt you will find a new engine so your only recourse will be one of the used ones off Ebay but remember that these are pretty much all second hand so make sure you get a decent warranty.
If you have an Estima/Lucida or Emina you would be wise to join the www.estima-motoring.co.uk forum. Here you will find help and advice as well as information as to where to get spares and even discount on Insurace.
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