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#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)
#518 of 596 Re: So that's what it is... [metalibrarian] by crazedcommuter Apr 30, 2009 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: metalibrarian (Apr 30, 2009 12:02 am) I have the same tank in my 2008. I have no idea what it is and tried to trace the input lines but it was getting dark and I closed the hood. I'll look it over again this weekend to try and prove/disprove the water collection theory.
#519 of 596 Re: So that's what it is... [metalibrarian] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 01, 2009 (8:17 am)
Replying to: metalibrarian (Apr 30, 2009 12:02 am) That makes no sense. The water vapor collected in an engine is burned off immediately--it doesn't "go into the engine".....or if your engine runs very cold (like marine engines) it combines with oil to form sludge. And besides all that, this white tank would look like the bottom of a cesspool in about 2 weeks if it was collecting water and oil vapor. And besides that, it would defeat the PCV system, which is designed to re-burn crankcase vapors.   But I'm curious, too, as to what it is. Could be vacuum reservoir? Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) 210delray (May 01, 2009 6:27 pm)
#520 of 596 Mystery bottle by crazedcommuter May 01, 2009 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 01, 2009 8:17 am) I looked at the white jug again this afternoon and I'm not sure what its purpose is. I traced the air intake from the top of the grille where it decends at a 90' angle about 12" straight down into a U shape where it then rises 90' and connects to the filter box. At the very bottom of the U there is a female flange on the under side of the intake that fits into a male flange on the side of the white jug. I could see no other lines or any type of drain plug on the base of that jug. It is located directly under the battery on the driver's side. It's either is a water collection bottle or some type of a vacuum bottle. Replies to this message: 210delray (May 01, 2009 6:27 pm)
#521 of 596 Re: Mystery bottle [crazedcommuter] by 210delray May 01, 2009 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) My Camrys both have this bottle. With no drain visible, it can't serve as a water collector. Could it be a resonator for the air intake? (Seems too large for this purpose.) I've never really given it much thought because it's largely hidden below the battery.

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