Hey guys, i have a 05 echo sedan - i have had to change both front wheel bearings during my last two safety inspections (one per inspection), has anyone else had this problem and if so - what did you do - or - what did toyota do to remedy it - i thought i read somewhere there are shim kits for the hubs to remedy this issue (or something to that effect) but i can tell it will happen again - other than that the car has been great but that issue with the bearings is frustrating- plz inform me!
@AudiobotHimself Well I still haven't had any problems with the wheel bearing, but the odometer is marking about 67,000 miles so it's relatively low on millage.
My wife has a 2000 Echo with slushbox transmission and no maintenance to speak of during it's 205k miles. So far, it runs quite well and averages ~38-40mpg when I drive it on my commute. My best tank was 44,6mpg over 242 miles to pick some family up at the airport. That's bone stock with a scangauge, stock steelies with no hub caps.
I like cars durable and basic, and this one delivers both. It rides comfortably, has surprising pep from it's small four-banger, and is deceptively large inside an
I have a 2001 Toyota Echo with only 55,000 miles on it. It isn't even broken in, but I know that it'll continue to go on strong even after hundreds of thousands of miles. They are really awesome cars. Very affordable to own and very nice.
06/19/2003: got a 2003 Echo with only 10 miles on it: now it is pushing 124,000 and still hauls ass: just minor maintenance goes a long way:) Got it from Tejas Toyota Humble, TX
@jomelmaldonado I have a 04 Echo and I'm approaching 200km (124000 miles). So far I have had no problems but lately I have noticed a lot of "grinding" sounds from my front end. People who ride with me notice the noise right away even though they don't know my car. The only clues I can give are the rusty noise itself, very slight shaking of the wheel when braking, and perhaps more noise when steering at low speeds. Any thoughts?
@spinynorman1982 look under car. It's mostly likely your tie rods are shot. New ones arn't hard to change. The problem is after years of road gunk all the bolts threads get rusty and you need an air wrench to get em off to change them out. Good Luck!
can you please do a full review of ur awesome car. inside and out showing all the gadgets and functions?? im buying an echo next week and it would also be helpful to future echo buyers.
Hi and thanks for watching the video. Toyota Echo's are pretty basic cars that only have the necessary stuff to get from Point A to Point B, never the less they are great cars. The simplicity of them makes them so reliable and light weight that the fuel economy is, according to EPA (35 City and 42 High Way). I manage to get more, in fact my average is 43 MPG overall, including a mix of 70% City and only 30% Highway. Just treat them well and they will last long time. Good luck purchasing one.
Hello, thanks for watching. If you mean the instrument cluster cover, where I installed the vacuum gauge, it comes out pulling it, since it has clips that snap to remove it. The other cover, where the A/C controls are, is a little more difficult. You have to pull out the 3 A/C control dials, then underneath them you'll find 2 screw, unscrew them and the pull toward you carefully not to break anything, disconnect the wires, hope this info. help you. Let me know if I clarified you're question.
@jomelmaldonado thank you, is very helpful, i was just thinking to paint over those two parts. i think ill just paint over the ac dials instead the whole thing. thx again!
I'll have to check out ecomodder, sounds interesting. I've gotten >40MPGs on my automatic echo but not consistently. Why the 10-30? I would think the thicker oil would make it less efficient rather than more?
Hello and thanks for watching. The lower the number in the oil, the thinner it is. The higher the number, the thicker it is. So I added a thinner oil so the motor can rotate more easily. Also by increasing tire pressure, it deforms less when it touches the ground, the less deformation, the less rolling resistance and again, the car rolls for freely over the pavement. You're MPG depends on a lot of variables, I think you're doing fine with an automatic.
Just to clarify, at least I know for sure for the 2001 and 2000 toyota echo, Toyota recommends 5-30 motor oil. That's why I was confused when you said "I also changed the oil viscosity to 10W-30" - you are using THICKER than recommended oil, which should DECREASE your efficiency slightly...
Hey guys, i have a 05 echo sedan - i have had to change both front wheel bearings during my last two safety inspections (one per inspection), has anyone else had this problem and if so - what did you do - or - what did toyota do to remedy it - i thought i read somewhere there are shim kits for the hubs to remedy this issue (or something to that effect) but i can tell it will happen again - other than that the car has been great but that issue with the bearings is frustrating- plz inform me!
AudiobotHimself 1 month ago
@AudiobotHimself Well I still haven't had any problems with the wheel bearing, but the odometer is marking about 67,000 miles so it's relatively low on millage.
jomelmaldonado 1 month ago
yes very good cars. my girlfriend has an 03 and she always drives because i sit so comfortably shotgun :)
stul5844 6 months ago
awesome cars.. i have 2002 with 280,000 miles... no issues .. all stock parts! had it since mile 6,000...
aquadasa222 7 months ago
Hey ....Puerto Rico
WhoSaidTyler 7 months ago
In YOUTUBE, I love to watch people drive. But in real I tell them to "GO TO HELL, I WILL DRIVE".
richu27 8 months ago
this car is so awesome, I LUV IT, BUT THEH BACKSEAT IS TOO SMALL FOR SOME G00D GHEY BUTTTSECKS!!!!!
AkioToyodaVEVO 8 months ago
My wife has a 2000 Echo with slushbox transmission and no maintenance to speak of during it's 205k miles. So far, it runs quite well and averages ~38-40mpg when I drive it on my commute. My best tank was 44,6mpg over 242 miles to pick some family up at the airport. That's bone stock with a scangauge, stock steelies with no hub caps.
I like cars durable and basic, and this one delivers both. It rides comfortably, has surprising pep from it's small four-banger, and is deceptively large inside an
thejackal9mm 9 months ago
I have a 2001 Toyota Echo with only 55,000 miles on it. It isn't even broken in, but I know that it'll continue to go on strong even after hundreds of thousands of miles. They are really awesome cars. Very affordable to own and very nice.
SonnyJamesJefferson 1 year ago
06/19/2003: got a 2003 Echo with only 10 miles on it: now it is pushing 124,000 and still hauls ass: just minor maintenance goes a long way:) Got it from Tejas Toyota Humble, TX
ramboray2002 1 year ago
Yeah, they are great cars, give good miles per gallon and great service. Hope you get many more miles on the car, thanks for watching the video.
jomelmaldonado 1 year ago 2
@jomelmaldonado I have a 04 Echo and I'm approaching 200km (124000 miles). So far I have had no problems but lately I have noticed a lot of "grinding" sounds from my front end. People who ride with me notice the noise right away even though they don't know my car. The only clues I can give are the rusty noise itself, very slight shaking of the wheel when braking, and perhaps more noise when steering at low speeds. Any thoughts?
spinynorman1982 10 months ago
@spinynorman1982 look under car. It's mostly likely your tie rods are shot. New ones arn't hard to change. The problem is after years of road gunk all the bolts threads get rusty and you need an air wrench to get em off to change them out. Good Luck!
151mcx 1 month ago
@151mcx Thanks for the advice. It was actually my front wheel hubs, or wheel bearings to be more specific.
spinynorman1982 1 month ago
@ramboray2002 slow 108 hp like a hybrid :) lol not hating just saying
shivam220 1 year ago
I just purchased a silver one also five speed. I agree..I can easily see myself averaging 40mpg in this car easily.
PresidentOfTheBlack 1 year ago
can you please do a full review of ur awesome car. inside and out showing all the gadgets and functions?? im buying an echo next week and it would also be helpful to future echo buyers.
PresidentOfTheBlack 1 year ago
Hi and thanks for watching the video. Toyota Echo's are pretty basic cars that only have the necessary stuff to get from Point A to Point B, never the less they are great cars. The simplicity of them makes them so reliable and light weight that the fuel economy is, according to EPA (35 City and 42 High Way). I manage to get more, in fact my average is 43 MPG overall, including a mix of 70% City and only 30% Highway. Just treat them well and they will last long time. Good luck purchasing one.
jomelmaldonado 1 year ago
can you tell me how to remove the front plate and the arch plate with the meters under it?
s8715053122004 1 year ago
Hello, thanks for watching. If you mean the instrument cluster cover, where I installed the vacuum gauge, it comes out pulling it, since it has clips that snap to remove it. The other cover, where the A/C controls are, is a little more difficult. You have to pull out the 3 A/C control dials, then underneath them you'll find 2 screw, unscrew them and the pull toward you carefully not to break anything, disconnect the wires, hope this info. help you. Let me know if I clarified you're question.
jomelmaldonado 1 year ago
@jomelmaldonado thank you, is very helpful, i was just thinking to paint over those two parts. i think ill just paint over the ac dials instead the whole thing. thx again!
s8715053122004 1 year ago
I'll have to check out ecomodder, sounds interesting. I've gotten >40MPGs on my automatic echo but not consistently. Why the 10-30? I would think the thicker oil would make it less efficient rather than more?
tradergordo 1 year ago
Hello and thanks for watching. The lower the number in the oil, the thinner it is. The higher the number, the thicker it is. So I added a thinner oil so the motor can rotate more easily. Also by increasing tire pressure, it deforms less when it touches the ground, the less deformation, the less rolling resistance and again, the car rolls for freely over the pavement. You're MPG depends on a lot of variables, I think you're doing fine with an automatic.
jomelmaldonado 1 year ago
Just to clarify, at least I know for sure for the 2001 and 2000 toyota echo, Toyota recommends 5-30 motor oil. That's why I was confused when you said "I also changed the oil viscosity to 10W-30" - you are using THICKER than recommended oil, which should DECREASE your efficiency slightly...
tradergordo 1 year ago
cool
wp4mhl 1 year ago