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On second thought the car probably won't start with the new module until it's programmed.

Thanks, Eric, good idea, do you know where its hideout is?

The "service vehicle soon" light on 03 Impala flashes continuously but the codes from the body control module are spurious. What's the downside of ignoring this since replacing the module and programming is about $500 at the dealer?

Originally Posted By: ottotheclown To make money and up sell you while they remove the drain plug.Been doing that for many years. That's what a voice inside was telling me....not Toyota, too?

If Toyota is recommending syn why do they require 5K mile oil changes?

Anyone remember Unsafe at Any Speed??

Same thing happened to me but I sprung for a new tire since my life is worth more than $100.

Originally Posted By: MrHorspwer "Service Vehicle Soon" does not equal "Service Engine Soon". An SES light is an OBD2 emissions concern; a SVS light (or message) is typically a non-OBD2 powertrain DTC or a body DTC. If it is a body DTC, your local AutoZone isn't going to have the capability to...

I checked the owners manual and it says that the light will come on if you have engine problems. It further states that the problems may not be obvious and may not affect performance or durability. Don't know what to make of that. There is no obvious problem.

After service facility changed oil and coolant on my 03 Impala the "service vehicle soon" light came on. I returned the car and they could not find a problem and cleared the computer. Now the light comes on after driving about an hour at high speed. What kinds of problems is this light supposed...

The dealership service facilities carry so much overhead that it practically guarantees a rip-off. Expensive real estate, a team of service writers, and minimal reimbursement for warranty work from manufacturers create a climate that is stacked against the consumer. I prefer independent shops...

I understand that the company is owned by Siemens and they recycle over 2 million gallons of glycol per year so the product likely finds its way into other brands of coolant as well...

Actually, it's the glycol that is recycled and reused to make new anti-freeze....

I'm glad the stuff is being recycled, hate to think of the stuff going into the water supply. We already have the most polluted rivers in the U.S.

I should have asked, here's what they said: SureTemp Extended Life See spec at: http://www.fccenvironmental.com/documents/SureTemp.pdf It's made here in Virginia, so can't be all bad!! May be from recycled ethylene glycol.