Battery boost for a 2002 Toyota Echo
Battery boost for the 2002 Toyota Echo: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.4 to 7.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Toyota Echo for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2002 Toyota Echo: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,250 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,418 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Toyota Echo
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (8), air bags (7) and power train (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V266000 | 2006-07-19 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. |
| 02V268000 | 2002-10-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER REPEATED START AND STOP OPERATION IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN DEEP SNOW, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT SNOW COULD ACCUMULATE IN LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL AND FREEZE. THE SNOW FROZEN INSIDE THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Echo
Searching for battery boost for the 2002 Toyota Echo? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Before the shop sees your Echo
If you have the service history of your Echo, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Echo. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The powertrain here is the 1.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Small things that help
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Before the shop starts
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Questions first?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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