Consumer Review Video - 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5L V6

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2008 Avalon

The 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited is easy to maintain. Some headlights are accessible by simply reaching behind their bulb housing, allowing for reliable changes. Many of the tail lights are also easy to access as you’ll only have to pry back small covers in the trunk lining to reach them. The spare tire and jack kit are packaged together, so they shouldn’t be a problem to access in the event of a flat.

However, the 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited has its downsides. The headlight, parking light, and fog light will require the wheel well lining to be pried back for access, which won’t allow for reliable bulb changes. Performing a coolant flush may also prove problematic as you must remove a large panel from underneath the vehicle in order to access the petcock. A large panel must be moved out of the way to access the battery bracket.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.

Change the parking light

Small bulbs that burn out regularly - did you know you can replace these with LED lights?

2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5L V6

Check power steering fluid level

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2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5L V6

Change a rear blinker

Don't send mixed signals - if your turn signal doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb

2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5L V6

Replace brights

On many cars, the high beam bulb runs at reduced power during the day - check 'em and change 'em!

2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5L V6