Did you know your Scion tC shares its 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine with several Toyota models? Discover what years and models to hunt for before buying your replacement engine.
Category Archives: general info
General 2005-2010 Scion tC information regarding maintenance, news, trends, events, frequently asked questions, topics for discussion and anything pertaining to the tC platform as a whole.
Toyota shifted from TRD to Gazoo Racing (GR) as its global performance brand. Here’s why GR now leads Toyota’s racing and sports car development.
DIY maintenance, general info
Can’t remember the last time you changed your cabin air filter? It’s probably time.
Is your car blowing stank air? Learn why changing your cabin air filter improves airflow, removes bad smells, and keeps you from breathing yesterday’s pollen.
DIY maintenance, general info
Fuel. Air. Spark. Why Your Scion tC is Staging a Protest in the Parking Lot
A guide for every tC owner who has ever turned the key and got nothing — written with love, judgment, and a deep respect for Toyota’s most underrated coupe.
general info
Tips for finding rare, hard to find, discontinued NLA parts on marketplaces like eBay, OfferUp and Facebook
Looking for a rare part? In this article I give you a few pointers to help you track down hard to find, obsolete or discontinued parts in various marketplaces.
In this article I go over the benefits of running a full size spare tire. You can fit one in the Scion tC 1st Gen trunk with minor trimming.
After disconnecting the battery you might experience really low RPMs and rough idle. This article explains how to perform the idle relearn process.
general info, performance upgrades
Drove 391 miles on full tank for 31.56 MPG sustained freeway run San Diego to Bay Area
In this article I show you how I acheived almost 400 miles on one tank in my 2006 Scion tC on a sustained freeway drive from San Diego to The Bay Area
If you disconnect your battery, you might have to reprogram your driver’s side window control switch for the passenger window. Here’s how to do it.
general info, wheels tires
Amazon Fullway HP108 all season tires great budget tires for daily driving
In this article I talk about how I use budget minded tires from Amazon: Fullway HP108 All-Season tires
The “maint reqd” light is an indicator that lights up when it’s time to do an oil change. Here’s how to reset the maintenance light.
In this artcile I show you the bolt pattern for the 2005-2010 Scion tC is 5×100 and provide other helpful wheel specs if you’re searching for new rims.
This article describes a common oil consumption burning issue with the 2AZ-FE engine and links you to the official Toyota service bulletin
This article talks about some of the most common Check Engine Light (CEL) codes on the Scion tC
exterior body, general info
Where do I find the factory Toyota paint code for the 2005-2010 Scion tC?
Before you buy paint that doesn’t match, find your factory Toyota paint code on any 2005–2010 Scion tC. No guessing. No mismatches.
This is a guide to every RS tC from 2005–2010, including paint codes, production numbers, trim/theme highlights, and the key factory-installed goodies.
When the Toyota Celica ended, the Scion tC took its place. Explore how Toyota transitioned from Celica to tC and changed its sport coupe lineup.
Explore the TRD supercharged Scion tC—what years it was offered, how it performs, and the common problems owners face, including oil and bearing issues.
This page provides links where you can lookup your VIN to see if your 2005-2010 Scion tC had any recalls.