FWIW -- the tC has the same engine.

 

Im looking more for specs on suspension and just a good all round reference for the future. I know the dealerships have a 08-09 shop manual but I have not found anywhere to get my hands on one yet.

 

If anyone find out where to get one at let me know too.

 

You can call toyota (go to scion customer service from the website and ask them for the number or PM me).

The repair manual is a 3 volume set and a separate wiring diagram, though.

Cost is a few cents over $311 and somewhere around $70 for the wiring diagram + shipping and tax for both.

I think I'll either wait for another manual, or download an aftermarket TC manual.

All I wanted was torque specs and some basic stuff.

 

What info do you want exactly?

 

Drain plug torque, to flip through and see if they had any dumb requirements like VW to buy a new drain plug crush washer each time you change the oil...

It's not an emergency at this point - I figured I'd check with a TC owning buddy about convention and whether you need anything above and beyond oil and filter for oil and filter changes.

I never would've thought to ask questions about stuff like this until my wife got a VW and everything has extra steps and parts needed for routine work - not to mention the stupid service manual's request for special tools for everything.

I'm going to guess drain plug torque is about 30lb/ft - but buying the manual at this point is just an execise in having it for later to go through routine service steps.

 

hmm, i didn't see this thread before i posted mine about the same thing, except i referred to it as a service manual.. same deal.

lmk if you find anything good.


any funny u mention for the VW.. i need the manual for my old gti.

 

Anyone know what the torq is for the top three nuts on the front struts?

 

37 ft lbs......

 

someone posted the service manual on here, I have it at home, I will email it to you if you want, but you will need a gmail account.

 

try alldatadiy.com, cost is 16.95.....you can have all the info you need there..

 

Is it really necessary to dig up ancient threads on this subject? If you really want people to spend for that online info -- I'd suggest they at least start with this free set, it may provide all the info they need.

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