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Re: 99 Camry Issues [210delray] by toyoman1
Aug 11, 2006 (8:30 am)

Replying to: 210delray (Aug 10, 2006 7:06 am)

I checked the papers from the glove box because it was bothering me. LOL 210 Delray was right it was my Valve Cover Gasket. It only took about 3 hours
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Re: 99 Camry Issues [psciortino] by smile1017
Aug 11, 2006 (9:47 am)

Replying to: psciortino (Aug 10, 2006 4:51 pm)

I doubt that too. The highest I have gotten my 99 camry is about 33 mpg and that was because I was driving with the rigs from where I live (45 east of LA) to El Paso in March when it's not too hot and the rigs are going 70. I don't like going much above 75 and people (mostly other rigs) were trying to run me over. You may want to double check that or rethink your driving strategy due to safety.
 
How many miles do you have on your car?
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Re: 99 Camry Issues [smile1017] by psciortino
Aug 11, 2006 (11:38 am)

Replying to: smile1017 (Aug 11, 2006 9:47 am)

smile1017:
 
The 99 Camry has 69,000 miles. We bought it new.
Safety: I've driven 55 years, had 1 speeding ticket, caused no accidents that I'm aware of, and have been been in 2 very minor accidents caused by someone else. I have driven cars, trucks and a school bus. I do stay in the right lane, mind my own business and do not get excited when given the finger.
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Re: 99 Camry Issues [smile1017] by jander111
Aug 11, 2006 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: smile1017 (Aug 10, 2006 11:44 am)

For a Camry 4-cylinder, do not waste money on 91, regular 87 is the one to use. For a V6, I heard someone claim it gets 5 or so more horsepower by using 91 but I don't feel any difference -- HP or MPG-wise.
 
When you check you MPG later, try this:
1. Fill up.
2. Reset the trip meter. (A or B, either one. I use A to calculate MPG, and B to remind me oil change.)
3. Next time fill up, let the pump turn off by itself and obtain a receipt.
4. Write down the number of miles shown on the trip meter.
5. Miles divide by the gallons on your receipt. This is your MPG.
6. Repeat 2 - 5 to get your next MPG.
 
Simple but I know too many people calculate their mpg the wrong way.
 
Good luck with your repair.
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Re: 99 Camry Issues [jander111] by smile1017
Aug 14, 2006 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: jander111 (Aug 11, 2006 9:23 pm)

I have been calculating my MPG the way you mentioned above for years. That is not the problem, but I think the new mechanic is right. I may have been testing the difference during the break in period, which may have cause different mileage feedback due to other reasons that just the gas.
 
Just got a call regarding the repairs. They're going smoothly and will have a good chance of getting the car back tomorrow. I have been driving my husband's Tundra for the past three days - what a gas guzzler!!

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