2007 Camry Hybrid

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/Camry-Hybrid-MPG-Stats-ftopict208021.html (Camry Hybrid - MPG Stats)
I purchased my 2007 Camry Hybrid in August 2006 and enjoyed excellent gas mileage through most of the fall here in New England. I was so impressed I convinced my sister in Oregon to also purchase one. She bought hers in December. Almost immediately she started to complain that the gas mileage she ..
« The "winter blend" gasoline uses added alcohol (replacing the toxic MTBE formerly used) to increase the oxygen content of the fuel. This is done to lower the emissions of older cars. Unfortunately.. »
« My wife has an Accord hybrid not know for great mileage. It was designed to give V8 performance while getting 4 cylinder mileage. On her stop and go crawl to work everyday with virtually no high.. »
« every car needs more fuel in winter, because of the increased air resistance. When temperature drops, air gets denser, which leads to a higher air resistance. »
« In my case my MPG drops when I get closer to my maintenance schedule. And yes, I also experienced the MPG drop in winter season. Especially on during the christmas holidays where the traffic was bad.. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/hybrid-storage-ftopict208385.html (hybrid storage)
We own a 2007 Camry Hybrid and need to store it for about 3 months. Do I need to take special storage precautions or can I just have a friend come by and start it once in a while? Thanks for your input, Jerry
« What does the owners manual say ?> ? ? Z. »
« Starting would not recharge the costly Hybrid storage battery - isn't that just charged thru regenerative braking? I'd have someone drive 30 miles every couple of weeks. I'd also top up gas (sin.. »
« Braking alone would never keep the battery pack charged. The engine charges it when it can spare the power. I'd top off the tank with mid-grade gas (extra detergents), and run it until hot (not ju.. »
« I've owned a Camry Hybrid since August '06. While these newsgroups are good for "standard" or "normal"" cars, sometimes due to the unique (and misunderstood) functions such as hybrid operations le.. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/2007-Camry-Hybrid-gasoline-engine-configuration-battery-ftopict211181.html (2007 Camry Hybrid - gasoline engine configuration; battery..)
The Camry Hybrid gasoline engine is definitely a piston engine. It is very similar to the regular 4-cyl Camry engine. I could not find a warranty statement for the Camry Hybrid battery, but here is one for the 2006 Prius (which I assume has the same battery warranty as the Camry): Hybrid-Relate..
« My wife bought an Accord Hybrid 18 months ago. In her stop and go crawl to work with almost no other driving it gets about 28 mpg year round. Unlike the Prius it is actually a car which moves wh.. »
« I'm not sure why anyone would want to buy an Accord hybrid to get only 28 MPG, if fuel efficiency is a main motivation. I just bought a Prius, and my latest 20 mile commuting trip averaged nearly 5.. »
« My wife wanted a hybrid put she also wanted things like power seats. Accord was the only player. On the same work commute she used to get 20 mpg in a Chrysler 300M so 28 mpg in an Accord hybrid .. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/2007-Camry-Hybrid-ftopict224893.html (2007 Camry Hybrid)
Help! Every time I drive this car, the back of my throat and nose becomes irritated, and I have a toxic taste on my tongue. I have had this car for months and taken it in to the dealer. Of course they do not smell anything. What could be the cause of this??
« You may be allergic to the plastic off-gassing that happens with all new cars because of the materials used for the interiors. I know someone who cannot buy a new car for this reason. »
« I dont own a hybrid, but you may want to turn your ionizer / plasmacluster on and off to see if it is the one bothering you. »
« Battery out-gassing? Engine exhaust fumes? Try air test labs, google shows many of them, picked a random one: Next time try the two-mode hybrid technology (not the less efficient interim hybrid) c.. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/2007-Camry-Hybrid-ftopict231364.html (2007 Camry Hybrid)
There is a toxic chemical smell coming from my AC and Heater into the car and it is causing my lips to burn and the back of my throat to burn and my tongue to feel numb. I have had it into the Toyota dealer and to another shop and they have not been able to eradicate the smell. Does anyone out the..
« Complian to Toyota not the dealer, and leave the car out in the sun to bake out New Car Oders as the car has alot of plastic in it. »
« did you ever try beano? »
« I would IMMEDIATELY get in touch with the NHTSA, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov lpatterson30 via CarKB.com wrote: »
« Or at least let your dealer and the local Toyota zone office know you're about to do that. »