I have 2001 Toyota Avalon with approximately 131,000 miles. Yesterday I had my timing belt, water pump and power steering belt changed. When I picked up the car everythings seemed okay. I stopped at the gas station to put gas in my car. Afterwards, about 1/2 mile down the road my check engine light came on along with the VSC and VSC Off light. What is the problem? I checked my gas cap and it was on securely.

If you went from 1997 until now,someone up there
is looking over your car,if you never broke that belt

Do the water pump & belt,too much work to go back
in there for a water pump a year or two from now.

Spark plugs-- I do every 3 years
Brake Fluid Every 2 years
Trans & Power Steering Fluid every 3 years, or you
will have major & expensive repairs

DUE TO THE AGE OF CAR, TIMING BELT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REPLACE WATER PUMP, BUT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA..GAS AND OIL HAVE NO EFFECT ON TIMING BELT OR WATER PUMP.....

It depends on which type of motor you have; if it is an interference motor, it should be changed every 60,000 to 70,000 miles. You can write down your vin # and call the dealer to find out. You may also consider changing the water pump if it's driven by the timing belt, as the belt has to be removed for the changeover.

if it aint been done yet TODAY.....I STRONGLY REC belt changes at 60/70k,if it goes, your lookin at a mortgage to get it fixed.

Typically any timing belt replacement interval is 60k-75k miles. The book will however tell you 90k. Now it depends on what engine your Avalon came with. The 3.0 is a non interference engine meaning if it does snap, it will not cause any damage to your engine. The 3.5L engine however i dont know if its a interference engine or not but i dont see anywhere where it says it is. As always suggested, change your water pump as well, as it runs off the timing belt. Once i didnt change the water pump and a week later it locked up on me and ruined my perfect new timing belt. Truth be told :) lol

good idea, it may not give you a problem but it is time according to mileage, and good insurance for your trip

Probably your power steering pump is going out or your power steering hose.

the thermostat is on the engine end of the lower rad hose the water pump is under the timing belt cover it is usually changed with the belt

4 hours labor at the going rate for your area; 50 dollars for the timing belt, $150-195 for the pump and coolant

the other one is the power steering belt and they are fairly easy to change.