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#499 of 596 Re: Headlights [gshell] by 210delray Mar 18, 2009 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: gshell (Mar 18, 2009 4:08 pm) I wouldn't use regular wax on lamp lenses. Just clean with car soap and water (and a soft sponge or mitt).
#500 of 596 3.3 liter V6 oil change questions by lmacmil Mar 21, 2009 (8:09 am)
I stopped changing my own oil about 5 years ago when I got tired to laying on the garage floor and finding places to take the used oil became difficult. Having paid $38 for my last oil change at the dealer, I am thinking about doing it myself again. I will not go to the "quickie" oil change places.   For those who have changed the oil on the previous generation V6, can the oil filter be removed without removing the exhaust heat shield? And if so, how does one avoid contact with the hot metal? Since the filter opening is angled downward, I assume one can't add any oil to the filter before installing it. Any other tips would be appreciated. Replies to this message: 210delray (Mar 21, 2009 5:54 pm) mcdawgg (Mar 22, 2009 8:35 am) 210delray (Mar 22, 2009 6:00 pm)
#501 of 596 Re: 3.3 liter V6 oil change questions [lmacmil] by 210delray Mar 21, 2009 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: lmacmil (Mar 21, 2009 8:09 am) I had a 4-cylinder in my former '07 Camry. The heat shield wasn't in the way, but the oil filter was angled downward. The latter meant you couldn't add fresh oil to the new filter before installing it. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Mar 22, 2009 8:35 am) 210delray (Mar 22, 2009 6:00 pm)
#502 of 596 Re: 3.3 liter V6 oil change questions [210delray] by mcdawgg Mar 22, 2009 (8:35 am)
Replying to: 210delray (Mar 21, 2009 5:54 pm) My '07 I-4 has the filter opeing pointing up, perfectly vertical, so you can and should add oil to the filter before installing it. Very easy to change the oil in this car.
#503 of 596 Re: 3.3 liter V6 oil change questions [210delray] by 210delray Mar 22, 2009 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: 210delray (Mar 21, 2009 5:54 pm) OOPS,,,meant to say former '97 Camry!   My current Camrys ('04 and '05, both 4-cylinders) have the upright oil filter.
#504 of 596 chas42 by chas42 Mar 29, 2009 (7:56 am)
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#505 of 596 Re: chas42 [chas42] by alex24 Mar 29, 2009 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: chas42 (Mar 29, 2009 7:56 am) Chas, Absolutely no need to replace your struts because of age and mileage, they are good till you feel a bouncing with no resistince, I have a 93 camry, 195000 miles on it,I just first time replace the struts because I felt the free bouncing, and now its fine. Alex
#506 of 596 90K Maintenance by redwing40 Apr 03, 2009 (4:20 am)
I was reading some earlier forums concerning the 90k service for the 2003 Camry. I have a quote from a Tireman shop in Toledo, OH to complete all filter changes (oil, cabin, cabin), 27 point inspection, coolant flush, and fuel induction service. They are quoting me $250. The local Toyota Dealership is quoting me $474.00. What is the difference between the services besides OEM parts and a Toyota certified technician? Also, is the fuel induction service really needed? Would I be smarter to get a Trans flush (had at 60k)? Any advice as to what the minimum services I should have completed would be appreciated. I plan on having the car for another 2-3 years so I don't want to go overboard. Thanks. Replies to this message: lmacmil (Apr 04, 2009 4:05 pm) mcdawgg (Apr 04, 2009 6:22 pm)
#507 of 596 Re: 90K Maintenance [redwing40] by lmacmil Apr 04, 2009 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: redwing40 (Apr 03, 2009 4:20 am) is the fuel induction service really needed?   If it's not in your manual (and it's not), it isn't needed. If the engine is running smoothly, it's just transferring money from your pocket to the dealer's.
#508 of 596 Re: 90K Maintenance [redwing40] by mcdawgg Apr 04, 2009 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: redwing40 (Apr 03, 2009 4:20 am) Yes, just follow your owner's manual. The only thing I would suggest is to use Toyota parts. Some of the aftermarket parts are not good. Don't do the fuel induction, and I would just drain and fill the tranny every 30k. Same with the coolant.

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