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Replying to: helpman230 (Aug 21, 2009 9:48 pm) Thank you for updating the info for me. I learn something every day. But you need to direct that to mcdogg and delray210 who said there is no engine sludge that was not the fault of the owner and that it ended with a certain date, along with negative comments about advocate Charlene Blake, along with his two samples of well-cared for cars which have not developed a known sludge problem yet.
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Good Morning All: Kindly be advised that I now have 51,000 miles on my V6 XLE Camry. ---- According to Toyota recommendations, I should be changing the engine oil and filter every 5,000 miles. ---- Since this vehicle was new, I have changed the oil and filter at the selling dealer every 2,500 miles. My dealer recommends the B/G - MOA additive to be used in the oil. I have used this additive at every oil and filter change. NOTE: The oil on the dip stick is as clean at 51,000 miles as it was on the day of delivery! To date, I have replaced the rear brakes and the exterior engine oil line (under the extended warranty).----- Last week I repaced the original tires, and had a four wheel alignment performed on the vehicle at the selling dealer. The vehicle will be three years oil in January. I have had none of the transmission issues that have been posted on this site. ------ I DO NOT BELIEVE IN EXTENDED OIL AND FILTER CHANGES! ---- Oil is cheap! ----- Engines are expensive! ----- (If the engine in my Camry was to destroy itself, I have all my service records in one place, (at the dealer), and I have had twice as many oil and filter changes as recommended by the manufacturer! ---- I would love to see Toyota deny my warranty claim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am starting to look for a replacement vehicle. This Camry will be traded when it reaches 95,000 miles. (I have a Toyota 6 year / 100,000 mile extended warranty on this vehicle.) ----- I like the XLE Camry and the selling dealer, so as such, this vehicle is on my "short list"! ----- I would also look at a Chevrolet Impala, Honda Accord or a Ford product (if I can find a dealer in my area that I like??????????????) I do not like "high pressure / highway / wise guy" operations! I DO NOT work well with those stores! The Honda Accord is a great vehicle, but the seats are not as comfortable as the Camry. (Prior to purchasing the Camry, I owned a 2003 Honda Accord 4 cylinder automatic that killed my back!) --- Recently I sat in a 2009 Accord and the seats have improved, but they are still not as comfortable as the Camry. I will look at the 2010 Accord. Best regards to all! Dwayne   
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Replying to: djm2 (Aug 22, 2009 5:48 am) Success and a good dealer are always a good place to start when looking for a new car, so the Camry looks like a suitable replacement for your use. You might also want to look at the models of the new laCrosse by Buick for 2010. It has gotten good reviews from many often critical of GM offerings, including Edmunds. Be sure in any car to drive exactly the model you're interested in; suspension and seats seem to vary model to model. I found what you did about Accord seats in the past. Civic seats that I sat in were better than Accord's and Camry's were much better at fitting my shape and needs. |
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Replying to: djm2 (Aug 22, 2009 5:48 am) |
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Aug 22, 2009 5:48 am) I stand by what I said about Blake also -- I think she's claimed every car she has ever owned to be a lemon, and she's owned different makes. Talk about a gadfly! |
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Replying to: djm2 (Aug 22, 2009 5:48 am) Since Toyota doesn't recommend any additives for the oil (and modern oil doesn't need any additives, that's just something for the dealer to make money on), it would be interesting to know how that might affect your warranty. Fyi, the oil on my dipstick looks clean after 5000 miles. I think you are just wasting your money with 2500 mile oil change intervals especially since you bought the extended warranty. |
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Replying to: lmacmil (Aug 22, 2009 2:46 pm) |
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Replying to: lmacmil (Aug 22, 2009 2:46 pm) I just returned from an 800+ mile sales trip. The Camry was outstanding on the highway. I averaged 30+mpg on 87 octane fuel. A NOTE ABOUT THE BG ADDITIVE: My selling dealer recommends this oil additive because it prevents thicking of the engine oil under "high temperature driving conditions!" (This sound like "sludge prevention" to me!!!!!!!!!!!) ---- Most of my driving is highway driving at high speeds, except when I get into cities, where as we all know it is bumper to bumper! ---- During this last trip in New York State, I was cruising at 70 mph, and I did this for seven hours one way! The only time I stopped was for fuel & food. I had a chance to hit the casino on route 17E. Yes, the food was great! I think we are going to see "sludge issues" hitting the Toyota engines event though the oil change intervals have been lowered to 5,000 miles. Only time will tell! Best regards. Dwayne
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Replying to: djm2 (Aug 27, 2009 3:45 am) Running your car at highway speeds for extended periods is easier on your engine than other modes. I know I can't convince you, but IMO 2500-mile oil changes are overkill in your case.
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Replying to: 210delray (Aug 27, 2009 4:45 am) Yes, I know, ----- but it makes me feel good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best regards! ----------------- Dwayne
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