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#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.
#509 of 596 Synthetic Oil and MPG by crazedcommuter Apr 10, 2009 (5:32 am)
My 08 Solara 4 cyl. hardtop just turned 2k miles. I'm thinking of switching to synthetic oil this weekend. Has anyone noticed much difference in MPG after the switch to synthetic?  Also the oil cap has 5W-20 or 0W-20 listed as viscosities. Any MPG or performance differences noticed between the 2?   Thanks to all.... Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 10, 2009 7:07 am) crazedcommuter (Apr 19, 2009 4:00 pm)
#510 of 596 Re: Synthetic Oil and MPG [crazedcommuter] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 10, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 10, 2009 5:32 am) Don't expect any significant change in gas mileage with synthetic oil. There is a slight increase but it's so small it's tough to measure. Mostly you gain a little by faster warm ups, maybe....1-2%? So 1-2% of 25 mpg---can you even measure that? Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Apr 19, 2009 4:00 pm)
#511 of 596 1992 Toyota Camry by ladyguam Apr 13, 2009 (6:46 pm)
when i started my car, its just completely sounds like its bout to die out. what causes that? we also Replaced the EGR valve, and yet it remains the same
#512 of 596 92 camry by ladyguam Apr 13, 2009 (6:56 pm)
changed out the egr valve (completely plugged). now car idles between barely running and normal...up/down/up/down/etc... even when attempting to accelerate....same condition, pulsing. changed vacuum lines...same thing. seems like fuel supply problem. please help?
#513 of 596 Re: Synthetic Oil and MPG [Mr_Shiftright] by crazedcommuter Apr 19, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 10, 2009 7:07 am) 1-2% change--you're right it can't really be measured. I did change the oil out today at 2700 miles because I got the Penzoil Synthetic on sale. I run synthetics out of belief in the benefits vs. Dino oil. On my Sat. morning trek through Walmart for dog food I saw the 5 Qt. Penzoil Synthetics were on sale for $19. Then I drove over to Advanced Auto for a Purolator Pure-One filter for $5--so for under $25 I did the changeover.
#514 of 596 2007 camry by smurfing1957 Apr 26, 2009 (6:15 pm)
will someone please tell me at what mileage i should replace the the automatic transmission fluid. i called 4 different dealers and recieved 4 different responses such as 30000 miles, 45000 miles, 60000 miles and 100000 at the present time i have 50000 miles sincerely smurf Replies to this message: 210delray (Apr 26, 2009 7:01 pm) mcdawgg (Apr 27, 2009 4:08 am) metalibrarian (May 02, 2009 12:38 pm) 210delray (May 02, 2009 4:59 pm) crazedcommuter (May 02, 2009 5:20 pm) and 4 more...
#515 of 596 Re: 2007 camry [smurfing1957] by 210delray Apr 26, 2009 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: smurfing1957 (Apr 26, 2009 6:15 pm) Well, there is no specified interval by Toyota. I think it's a good idea to do it somewhere between 35K and 50K miles. But I don't recommend a flush (it's pricey and it puts solvents in your transmission). I'd recommend just a drain and refill at this time, which means some of the old fluid remains in your transmission. If your dealer refuses to do this, take your car to a competent independent shop. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Apr 27, 2009 4:08 am)
#516 of 596 Re: 2007 camry [210delray] by mcdawgg Apr 27, 2009 (4:08 am)
Replying to: 210delray (Apr 26, 2009 7:01 pm) Yes, just do a drain and fill at around 40, and then do again after another 40k.
#517 of 596 So that's what it is... by metalibrarian Apr 30, 2009 (12:02 am)
No one ever tried to answer my question (#466, repeated in #477) about what the white translucent tank is under the battery of my 2004 4-cyl Camry. Looks just like a coolant recovery tank but that is over yonder on the passenger side. Dealer mechanic says that on a wet, rainy day it functions to collect moisture out of the air taken in by the vent on top of the engine so the water doesn't go into the cylinders.   Anybody agree/disagree with this finding? I've asked two service writers then this really young mechanic. I haven/'t asked at the parts counter yet, Delray, your car must have this. Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Apr 30, 2009 5:19 pm) Mr_Shiftright (May 01, 2009 8:17 am) crazedcommuter (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) 210delray (May 01, 2009 6:27 pm)

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