tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113915942011-04-21T16:17:26.134-07:00Where the Dala horse hits the road.The Terrible Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705155262354437334noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11391594.post-1143604846740433592006-03-28T19:58:00.000-08:002006-03-28T20:00:46.763-08:00

Under the following conditions:Toyota Oil Filter, Part Number = xxxxx-xxxxxExpect the oil filter to cost $x.xx.With a front wheel drive and this engine model number XXX-XX requires 4.5 US quarts of Castrol Syntec.Use a 12mm socket to remove oil plug.Oil and Oil Filter Changed at 174930.0mi.

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...and the I chose Niels Hendrik Abel. A Norwegian Lutheran mathematician. He was cool.You'll also get to see other confessional Ludderan bloggers - new and the regulars. Enjoy!

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I'd go for the chrome one for Mrs. Swede's 1997 Toyota Tacoma. They're both kind of pricey.

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So I found this government site I thought cool. It has the data for gas mileage for my Celica. It even gives "greenhouse" data. I would take that data with a grain of salt.

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This article from Auto Service World disturbed me. I hope it's not true and that Toyota will be vindicated.

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I am looking for a supercharger or a turbocharger for a 1992 Toyota Celica GT. I would perfer the supercharger but the turbocharger would do.

The Terrible Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705155262354437334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11391594.post-1137260579705854742005-12-31T09:41:00.000-08:002006-01-14T09:44:35.743-08:00

...for the month of December 2005:02DEC2005 : 172163.2mi : 12.789gal : $1.999/gal : mpg = 21.3415DEC2005 : 172425.3mi : 12.226gal : $2.109/gal : mpg = 21.4429DEC2005 : 172697.4mi : 12.964gal : $2.079/gal : mpg = 20.99

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...for the month of November 2005:02NOV2005 : 147499.3mi : 15.060gal : $2.130/gal : mpg = 19.5405NOV2005 : 147571.0mi : 04.220gal : $2.089/gal : mpg = 16.99 06NOV2005 : 147802.7mi : 12.094gal : $2.129/gal : mpg = 19.1614NOV2005 : 148059.1mi : 14.008gal : $1.969/gal : mpg = 18.3022NOV2005 : 148348.5mi : 14.294gal : $1.889/gal : mpg = 20.24

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2001 Toyota Tacoma Rollover 1of2 Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. This is my little brother's truck in a rollover accident off his 47% grade driveway. He and his pregnant wife were OK.

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2001 Toyota Tacoma Rollover 2of2 Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. This is my little brother's truck in a rollover accident off his 47% grade driveway. He and his pregnant wife were OK.

The Terrible Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705155262354437334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11391594.post-1132528494057833492005-11-20T15:14:00.000-08:002005-11-20T15:14:54.070-08:00

The most recent collection of confessional blog posts is gathered here.

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...Personally, I've not used a micro-fiber cloth on my Celica GT or wife's Tacoma. I would say that was the recommend practice for brand new aircraft from what I would remember and am definitely open to using it.

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...for the month of October 2005:Incomplete. Will post when data is complete.

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This is from my Toyota 1992 Celica Repair Manual:The 5S-FE engine is an in-line, 4-cylinder engine with the cylinders number 1-2-3-4 from the front. The crankshaft is supported by 5 bearings inside the crankcase. These bearings are made of aluminum alloy.The crankshaft is integrated with 8 weight for balance. Oil holes are placed in the center of the crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting

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Toyota Green has created a better shrub for the environment! Check it!

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...for the month of September 2005: 04SEP2005 : 144926.0mi : 14.469gal : $2.999/gal : mpg = 21.34 04SEP2005 : 145175.1mi : 14.272gal : $3.159/gal : mpg = 17.45 06SEP2005 : 145435.9mi : 14.620gal : $2.999/gal : mpg = 17.84 12SEP2005 : 145711.3mi : 14.757gal : $2.699/gal : mpg = 18.66 22SEP2005 : 145997.5mi : 15.544gal : $2.699/gal : mpg = 18.04This data is raw.

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...for the month of September 2005:10SEP2005 : 170452.8mi : 12.422gal : $x.xx/gal : mpg = 22.0522SEP2005 : 170729.0mi : 12.652gal : $2.599/gal : mpg = 21.83This data is raw.

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Catch Me If You Can Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. Got this from my little brother.

The Terrible Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705155262354437334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11391594.post-1127568526398934572005-09-22T18:01:00.000-07:002005-09-24T06:40:11.776-07:00

...I also refilled this on 22SEP2005 = 146006.3mi. Don't know the capacity limit though it held more than a gallon. Did the same thing with the 1992 Toyota Celica but forgot to record the mileage. It holds more than a gallon as well. I don't know it's limit.

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...blades changed 22SEP2005 = 146006.3mi = 2-17 inch Bosch Microedge Blades.

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This is the oil that I use on our 1997 Toyota Tacoma and 1992 Toyota Celica. It is Castrol Syntec.From their website:Key Benefits SYNTEC provides superior protection against deposits. Corrosive particles such as acid, soot and oxidized fuel fragments can cause costly damage to critical engine parts.SYNTEC contains a Powerful Additive Package that neutralizes corrosive particles,

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Under the following conditions:Toyota Oil Filter, Part Number = 08922-02011Expect the oil filter to cost $5.49.With a four wheel drive and this engine model number 3Rz-FE requires 5.7 US quarts of Castrol Syntec.Use a 14mm socket to remove oil plug.Oil and Oil Filter Changed at 145835.5mi.

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My New TRD Sunglasses Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. Courtesy Toyota Racing Gear. Got'em on sale. My Oakley's finally died. They were scratched up, ear pieces missing. I've had those suckers forever. They've been with me since my military days and survived me stepping on them.

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I Choose Nothing But the Best for My Toyota's Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. I choose WTF. Courtesy of Theology Geek.

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...for the month of August 2005:09AUG2005 : 143297.6mi : 15.438gal : $2.399/gal : mpg = 18.2915AUG2005 : 143549.2mi : 13.526gal : $2.599/gal : mpg = 18.6022AUG2005 : 143833.9mi : 14.594gal : $2.539/gal : mpg = 19.5128AUG2005 : 144143.7mi : 15.551gal : $2.579/gal : mpg = 19.9231AUG2005 : 144307.7mi : 8.582gal : $2.899/gal : mpg = 19.11 (1/2 tank)31AUG2005 : 144604.7mi : 17.377gal : $2.999/gal :

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...really burns me up. I have never encountered this before from the other two states that I've lived in: Colorado ( and New Mexico (4 yrs).It's based on the tax value of the vehicle. For instance our Celica has a "New Tax Value" for this year of $406.80. This is taxed as "Property Tax" of $34.17, along with a $33.00 "Registration/Service Fee" (that is prorated), a reflector fee (WTF?) of

The Terrible Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07705155262354437334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11391594.post-1127392734639730222005-08-31T05:37:00.000-07:002005-09-22T05:39:48.153-07:00

...for the month of August 2005:12AUG2005 : 169892.3mi : 13.065gal : $2.479/gal : mpg = 22.5625AUG2005 : 170178.8mi : 12.879gal : $2.519/gal : mpg = 22.25This data is raw.

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My Other Hat Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. My other TRD (Toyota Racing Development) hat came in today! I got it from Toyota Racing Gear!

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My Hat Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. My TRD (Toyota Racing Development) hat came in today! I got it from Toyota Racing Gear!

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...for the month of July 2005:06JUL2005 : 142470.1mi : 15.398gal : $2.149/gal : mpg = 17.6117JUL2005 : 142768.6mi : 15.734gal : $2.219/gal ; mpg = 18.9729JUL2005 : 143015.2mi : 14.442gal : $2.159/gal : mpg = 17.08This data is raw.

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...for the month of July 2005:01JUL2005 : 169008.4mi : 12.908gal : $2.199/gal : mpg = 26.0014JUL2005 : 169302.3mi : 12.675gal : $2.269/gal : mpg = 23.19 29JUL2005 : 169597.5mi : 13.061gal : $2.159/gal : mpg = 22.60This data is raw.

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...for the month of June 2005: 09JUN2005 : 141630.0mi : 15.499gal : $2.019/gal : mpg = 17.33 16JUN2005 : 141924.7mi : 15.931gal : $2.099/gal : mpg = 18.5026JUN2005 : 142199.0mi : 15.399gal : $2.149/gal : mpg = 17.81This data is raw.

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...for the month of May 2005:02MAY2005 : 140175.3mi : 16.120gal : $2.049/gal : mpg= 18.9507MAY2005 : 140486.7mi : 15.474gal : $1.999/gal : mpg= 20.1212MAY2005 : 140786.7mi : 15.832gal : $1.979/gal : mpg= 18.9520MAY2005 : 141066.4mi : 16.179gal : $1.939/gal : mpg= 17.2929MAY2005 : 141361.4mi : 15.599gal : $1.859/gal : mpg= 18.91This is raw data.

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Gen V Celica-Supra Originally uploaded by Terrible_Swede. My dream car! Actually, I have a black 1992 Celica GT. Same Generation - Gen V. Mine has a liftback. Oh, yeah, I don't have a supercharger either.

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Well, I recently joined two forums mainly out of curiousity.The Toyota Nation looks good and here is my intro post. I have a profile there but apparently you have to register just to see it. That sucks.The other one was mainly for my 1992 Celica GT. It's Toyota Celica Online. Here's my profile there.I hope to post pictures of our vehicles. I am the keeper of our Toys.I'm trying to convince

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This site may be dedicated to Toyota Cars and Trucks that I love. The driver is the Terrible Swede - hang on!

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