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Toyota Camry Basic Maintenance Questions

596 messages,  Last post on Oct 05, 2009 at 3:02 PM

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Re: Cost of Repainting Bumper [gooddeal2] by rearwheeldrive
May 18, 2009 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (May 15, 2009 5:43 am)

Bumper cracked paint.
 
Bumpers are plastic and require flex paint. I had a jopper tell me just to paint mine without the flex. Not me, my new paint job is gonna be done right.
 
I would not take it to Macco for the reason they might not put the flex in the paint. Seriously if you get it painted there, they save cost by speed and material. It would look great until someone bumps the back bumper when parking in a crowded parking lot.
 
I'm painting my 92 bumper with original white. Cost for paint and the thinner mix is about$75 dollars then throw in the flex additive for another $30 of which you use about .50 cents worth. The rest sits on the shelf and eventually goes bad from age. But still worth the extra protection.
 
Also you have a flex primer Macco would probaly use the same primer they use for all the other bodywork repair, not the flex.
 
As an experiment I would go to Macco and get a estimate. Then ask what they mean by flex primer and flex paint additive, if they even bring it up. Ask to show you some in a can. It must say for bumpers, not the additive used to make a paint poly-urethane Their is a difference.
 
Then call a bumper repair specialist that comes to your door to fix your bumper for about $400 dollars no dents, just paint.
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Re: Brake Pads and Fluid Replacement? [kiawah] by rearwheeldrive
May 18, 2009 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (May 17, 2009 6:23 pm)

Lose fluid
 
It could be leaking out slowly. Is the fluid full or empty? Then if full, the master cylinder failed. Of course someone could have filled it for you when getting service.
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Re: I think my toyota dealership is taking me for a ride... [daises2daises] by djm2
May 21, 2009 (3:05 am)
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Replying to: daises2daises (Jan 04, 2009 5:28 pm)

Hi daises2daises:
 
     Kindly be advised that the Power Steering Pump producess VERY high pressure, (between 800 to 2000 pounds.) --- This causes VERY HIGH HEAT! --- The heat leads to fluid breakdown and fluid failure. --- The fluid should be "clear" not cloudy, and should NOT smell burnt and / or toasted.
 
     As miles accumulate on the vehicle, microscopic particles of metal & rubber can buildup in the fluid. These particles can act like an abrasive and acelerate pump and gear wear, so as such the fluid should be changed.
 
     Based on your "posting," your vehicle has 70,000 miles. I would have this service performed ASAP!
 
     Best regards. --------- Dwayne
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best store/website to buy replacement (engine) air filter? by dlrev
Jul 11, 2009 (8:06 pm)
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I just bought a used 07 Camry LE and the engine air filter needs to be replaced. Any advice on the best site(s) online to get a quality one for a good price?
 
Also, is it important to get a "genuine Toyota" filter? Someone told me that the air filters you'll get at AutoZone, Pepboys, et al don't last as long, whereas a high quality one might cost $50+ but can last much longer. Is that true?
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Re: best store/website to buy replacement (engine) air filter? [dlrev] by kiawah
Jul 11, 2009 (8:27 pm)
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Replying to: dlrev (Jul 11, 2009 8:06 pm)

Just get a local filter at autoparts store. Shipping and handling charges alone will probably double the cost, compared to locally bought.
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Re: best store/website to buy replacement (engine) air filter? [dlrev] by mcdawgg
Jul 12, 2009 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: dlrev (Jul 11, 2009 8:06 pm)

A genuine OEM Toyota filter is around $21.
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Re: best store/website to buy replacement (engine) air filter? [mcdawgg] by dlrev
Jul 12, 2009 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Jul 12, 2009 6:10 pm)

where can I purchase a genuine OEM Toyota filter? I am a car novice so please don't think I'm being sarcastic.
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Re: best store/website to buy replacement (engine) air filter? [dlrev] by kiawah
Jul 12, 2009 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: dlrev (Jul 12, 2009 6:53 pm)

go to any Toyota dealer, walk over to the parts counter, tell them what you want, give them your credit card.
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K&N air filter worth it? by dlrev
Jul 12, 2009 (7:13 pm)
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Anyone use a K&N air filter? I was looking at those but they are around $50. As I understand it you can wash and reuse them basically for the life of the car. Is it worthwhile?
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Re: K&N air filter worth it? [dlrev] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 13, 2009 (6:51 am)
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Replying to: dlrev (Jul 12, 2009 7:13 pm)

It's my opinion that a simple, washable drop-in filter, with no additions to the routing of the stock air intake system, is just a waste of money, and possibly detrimental to your car if over-oiled. Taken all by themselves, I've never seen a credible test that shows that you gain anything but noise from these types of filters.
 
After all, cars still have throttle plates that open and close, so your intake air flow is restricted by your right foot anyway.
 
Now if you want to add a system for COOLER air, or ram air, that might have an effect, depending on how your stock system comes from the factory.
 
Modern cars leave very little on the table in terms of air filter design.

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