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Why Won’t My 2018 Toyota Sienna Power Sliding Doors Open?

Why Won’t My 2018 Toyota Sienna Power Sliding Doors Open?

Why Won’t My 2018 Toyota Sienna Power Sliding Doors Open? If you’re having trouble with your 2018 Toyota Sienna’s power sliding doors, you’re not alone. These doors are convenient, but they can sometimes malfunction due to electrical or mechanical issues. Here are some common reasons why your Sienna’s sliding doors won’t open and what you can do about it. 1. Child Safety Lock Engaged Before assuming there’s a major issue, check if the child safety lock is engaged. If it is, the doors won’t open from the inside. You can disable this by flipping the switch near the door latch. 2. Power Sliding Door Switch Turned Off Toyota Sienna’s have a power sliding door control switch, usually located on the dashboard near the steering wheel. If this switch is turned off, the doors won’t operate automatically. Try toggl ... read more

What’s the Best Oil for My Car?

What’s the Best Oil for My Car?

What's the Best Oil for My Car? To sum it up in two words, CLEAN OIL. Check out this case study: The photos are of two identical Toyota engines with approximately 110,000 miles on each of them. One has obviously been hit or miss on its oil changes, the other has obviously had its oil changed on a regular basis. These engines are capable of 300,000 miles plus with proper maintenance. The more consistent you are with following a regular maintenance plan the longer your car will last. That goes for all of the fluids in your car. Over time the chemical composition of the fluids in your car will change and not for the better. As far as what type of fluid or oil is best is generally a matter of opinion. Just be sure that the oil or other fluid being put into your car meets the manufacturer requirements. You will be fine, don’t let this very costly experience happen to you. Invest money into maintenance and your overall cost of ownership will be much less. We help people set ... read more

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