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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: roters [blkipeaz] by kiawah
Jul 20, 2009 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: blkipeaz (Jul 20, 2009 6:51 am)

It depends as to whether you have an aggressive driving / braking style. I have more miles that than, and braking is still perfect and smooth. My teenage daughter is primary driver who is not aggressive at all.
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Timing Belt change cost by dallas12
Jul 23, 2009 (7:26 am)
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wanted to know what would be the cost to change all belts basically , timing, drive belts, Power steering, AC etc with water pump and seals. One of the toyota dealer in Dallas has given me a quote for $750. Is that fine or too high? THis is for a camry 99 model 4 cyl.
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Re: Timing Belt change cost [dallas12] by dallas12
Jul 23, 2009 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: dallas12 (Jul 23, 2009 7:26 am)

Got a quote from toyota dealer for $675.
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Re: Timing Belt change cost [dallas12] by 210delray
Jul 23, 2009 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: dallas12 (Jul 23, 2009 8:48 am)

Try an independent shop (but get recommendations first from friends, relatives, or co-workers).
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press request by kirstie_h HOST
Aug 03, 2009 (8:51 am)
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Power steering fluid replacement by jmgar
Aug 04, 2009 (8:49 am)
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The lube places try to sell this routinely at 30,000 miles. My garage mechanic who is very competent, written books on repair of newer cars and says he has worked on standards committees on these items says this is a bunch of hooey.
 
What is your opinion on when/if power steering fluid should be replaced ?
 
Does the same concept apply for brake fluid ?
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Re: Power steering fluid replacement [jmgar] by 210delray
Aug 04, 2009 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: jmgar (Aug 04, 2009 8:49 am)

I've never changed the power steering fluid on the cars that I have owned. Still, it's probably not a bad idea to change it at 100K miles or so, but not use the "flush" method. Just use an old turkey baster (clean of course) and suction the fluid out of the reservoir. Refill with new fluid (see your owner's manual for the required specs). Drive the car for a mile or so, turning the steering wheel through its full range of motion. Repeat with the turkey baster. Do this a few more times, and you'll have changed nearly all of the fluid in the system. The old fluid can be recycled with motor oil.
 
Brake fluid is not an oil and gradually collects moisture over time. It should be changed according to the intervals listed in your owner's manual. If there is no recommendation, 3 years or 50K miles is appropriate IMO.
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Camry needs Seattle area maintenance by ronaries10
Aug 11, 2009 (8:20 pm)
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My relative has a 2002 v6 Camry low miles, 45000, approx, and is looking to have car serviced - more for time passed than mileage accrued. Is there any Central Seattle are dealer or service shop (Niasa) which some can recommend? Close to downtown Seattle or Capital Hill would be a plus!
 
Also, does this v6 camry have a chain or timing belt? When should it be changed, if at all?
 
thanks all help.
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Re: Camry needs Seattle area maintenance [ronaries10] by 210delray
Aug 12, 2009 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: ronaries10 (Aug 11, 2009 8:20 pm)

I can't help you on the Seattle question since I live in Virginia, but the V6 of that model year has a timing belt. It's good for at least 90K miles, maybe more (it's spelled out in the maintenance manual that came with the owner's manual packet).
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01 Camry Idle/Stall Problem by bma3
Aug 18, 2009 (4:56 pm)
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My 01 Camry with 73,000 miles stalls at lights/stop signs. Dealer tells me that the ECM and four fuel injectors need replacing to tune of $3000. Any advice?

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