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Toyota Camry Basic Maintenance Questions

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Re: Tire rotation necessary? [Novice07] by kiawah
Jan 16, 2009 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: Novice07 (Jan 16, 2009 12:05 pm)

It would be good to rotate tires at least every 10K miles, it just helps keep uneven wear from occurring. Tire mileage will vary depending upon driving style and tire compound, but you should probably get about 30-40K on that original set of tires. When they 'rotate' tires, they will take the front right, and switch it with the back right. and similar on the left side. $13 is very reasonable for a rotation. Front tires in front wheel drive vehicles wear faster than the rears. They do the steering, hold the most weight, and do the majority of the stopping.
 
The TPMS light means you have low air pressure in one of your tires. Check the tire(s) pressure and refill with air, and don't forget the tire in the trunk, it has a pressure sensor on it as well. Common when cold weather hits to loose pressure and cause the light to come on.
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Re: Tire rotation necessary? [kiawah] by mcdawgg
Jan 16, 2009 (1:26 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Jan 16, 2009 12:13 pm)

People should know that for every 10 degree F drop in temperature, the tire pressure drops by 1 lb. For example, in my garage lately, it is around 45 degrees. If the temperature outside is supposed to be 15 degrees, I set my pressures at 35 lbs because that would really equal 32 lbs, which is 2 lbs over recommended, and that's what I always set my tires at - 2 lbs. over. Better two over than 2 under!
 
Kiawah is right, rotate at least every 10k or so.
 
It varies how long tires last, but in general, on original tires from the factory, anywhere from 30,000 to 45,000 miles.
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2004 Camry Seat Belt by jjoseph2
Jan 24, 2009 (3:30 pm)
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My 2004 Camry, when I unbuckle the driver side seat belt It wont pull all the way in.Some times when I close the door It stuck between the door and car body.
Anybody got the same problem or any idea what it could be?
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What would Happen if changeing fuel inyector for a toyota camry 4 cil by Tijuaz
Feb 04, 2009 (10:30 am)
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Hi!!!
What would happen if i change a 2.2 fuel inyector of a toyota camry 95 4 cyl for a 1.8 fuel inyector of the same year 95 4 cyl.
 
would the computer respond if i put the 1.8 fuel inyector?
  
 
I Know its not going to have the same power but the reason im changeing it its because the gas is to expensive and im always moveing around in the car.
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Aftermarket brake upgrades by metalibrarian
Feb 04, 2009 (11:29 pm)
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The Camry brake discussion seems to have quieted down so I'll ask this here. Anybody have any experience with using brake upgrades (performance pads, rotors) or even OEM pads or rotors from TireRack? Is my 2004 4-cyl Camry just too bland, too 'family' to even consider any part that has 'performance' written on it? Actually I have zero complaints about the original Toyota pads and rotors, which now have almost 70k miles on them. I assume the pads are ceramic.
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After Market Leather by cfinnigan
Feb 21, 2009 (7:19 pm)
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Hi everyone:
 
1st time new car buyer. Looking to purchase the Camry, but I want heated leather seats. They said they could install them for $1399. Is the quality equal to factory installed leather?
 
Thank you
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Re: After Market Leather [cfinnigan] by suydam
Feb 22, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: cfinnigan (Feb 21, 2009 7:19 pm)

It probably depends on the dealer -- ask them to show you an example. I wanted heated leather seats on a Mazda6 a couple of years back and they installed them for me at no extra cost. They were beautiful and matched the car's interior very nicely.
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Re: After Market Leather [cfinnigan] by kiawah
Feb 22, 2009 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: cfinnigan (Feb 21, 2009 7:19 pm)

google leather seat covers, if you are handy
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visability of air conditioning and cabin filters by gab5
Mar 09, 2009 (5:59 am)
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I recently took my 2003 Toyota Camry to the dealer to replace my left front headlight (dim light was burned out). As I was waiting the service bay attendent approached me with a filthy dirty air conditioning filter and recommended that I replace it along with the cabin filter. Not having the time, I did not have it replaced at this time, but will in the future. However, my question is this.
  
Is this filter visible when the headlight bulb is being replaced? Where are these filters located?
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Re: visability of air conditioning and cabin filters [gab5] by mcdawgg
Mar 09, 2009 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: gab5 (Mar 09, 2009 5:59 am)

The engine air filter is not visible, they had to take off the cover. If they had done this already, it would only take a minute more (once they had the new one in their hand) to replace it. The cabin air filter is behind the glove compartment, and only takes 2-3 minutes to change It is not visible either, but it is very easy to check and replace. Both can be changed very easily in 5 minutes total for both, once they get the parts from the parts department. You can see how to replace the cabin air filter in your owner's manual. You could do these yourself and save big $$$.

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