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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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Replying to: jmgar (Aug 04, 2009 8:49 am) 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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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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Replying to: ronaries10 (Aug 11, 2009 8:20 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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Replying to: bma3 (Aug 18, 2009 4:56 pm) |
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Replying to: bma3 (Aug 18, 2009 4:56 pm) |
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Our 2000 Camry LE V6 (Japan-made) now has over 170K miles on it, and is still running flawlessly, consistently delivering between 25-28 MPG. The engine has never had the valve clearance adjusted (solid bucket tappets, adjusted by shim plates). The engine idles very smoothly, and there is no significant valve noise. However, I'm concerned about the need for a valve adjustment, and the possibility of inadequate valve clearance eventually causing a burned valve. It's almost inconceivable (to me, at least) that a non-hydraulic tappet engine could run for 170K+ miles without any significant wear in the valve train that would require valve adjustment. Does anyone have any input on the typical mileage where the 1VZ-FE 3.0L V6 engines require valve a adjustment? Has anyone every had a valve adjustment performed on a 1VZ-FE engine? If so, at what mileage? Has anyone ever experienced a burned valve on the 1VZ-FE engine? If so, at what mileage? Thanks! Quarkster |
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Replying to: bma3 (Aug 18, 2009 4:56 pm) (It would be useful for you to specify if you have a 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder engine; failures and fixes may be different for the two engines.) First, it is EXTREMELY unlikely that the ECM and multiple fuel injectors would fail simultaneously. If you use good quality fuel, injectors should last at least 150K miles. EMC failures are extremely rare, unless the car was a hurricane salvage vehicle. I would NOT trust this dealer's diagnosis, and especially the $3K repair estimate. Camry's have a known issue with sticky Idle Air Control Valve (IAC valve) that causes stalling symptoms similar to what you describe. This is generally more frequent if you do lots of stop-and-go driving, or mostly short trips. The valve can be easily cleaned with a can of spray cleaner (like CRC brand Mass Airflow Sensor Cleaner), and should operate correctly for at least 25-30K miles between cleanings. The dealer will NEVER clean a valve, they will always want to replace it at $200-$250 or more. Here is a recommended list of things to do & check. If you can't perform these operations yourself, find a reputable Toyota independent repair shop, or try a different dealer: 1. Verify that the Idle Air Control Valve is functioning correctly. The most common symptom of an IAC problem is very low idle speed (500 RPM or less) immediately after a start (can be at cold start, or after a hot re-start). Problems with the IAC usually don't trigger the "check engine" light. 2. Replace the fuel filter; 3. Run several bottles of a quality fuel injector cleaner (Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus) through several consecutive tanks of fuel. This should remove any significant deposits from the fuel injectors. 4. Check the operation of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve. Any defect in the EGR valve may also cause idle speed & stalling problems. ERG problems may or may not trigger the check engine light. 5. If it's a 4-cylinder, have a compression check done. Some of these engines develop a valve clearance problem (zero clearance) on one cylinder that can prevent the valve from closing completely, causing rough-running or stalling. This is easliy corrected via a valve adjustment. 6. If you are not doing so, switch to a "Tier One" gasoline. These are gasoline brands that have passed rigorous engine deposit testing by car manufacturers. Check on-line for the latest Tier One listings. Use whatever GRADE of gasoline is recommended in your owner's manual (regular 87 octane for almost all Camrys). Let us know what you find, and what the "final fix" is. Regards, Quarkster |
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