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Replying to: peterpan (Apr 20, 2005 9:43 pm) |
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i have to do a 60k maintenance on my 99 camry. The mechanic told me to get the fuel injection service done and to replace the ignition plugs and ignition cables. I talked with another mechanic at MIDAS and he told me that ignition cables need not be changed as a part of 60k maintenance. I am confused whether to get them replaced or not? how critical is it for the performance. The first mechanic told me that there are some little white marks on the ignition cables which happens when they touch each other or something of that sort...the cables cost $100...i am in two minds now...as such i don't see any problem with the performance of the engine...can someone help me with this?
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Replying to: savvy13 (Mar 30, 2005 1:55 pm) Follow your owner's manual. You only need to get the spark plugs changed (as well as the oil and filter, coolant, and air filter). The tires should also be rotated and the brakes checked. The underbody should be visually inspected. (But I wouldn't use this mechanic; he'll undoubtedly find something "wrong" with the tires, brakes, exhaust, you name it.) Forget the fuel injection cleaning, the spark plug (ignition) wires, and the rear struts. Maybe someone else can advise, but I think only the front strut bushings (at the top of the struts) have to be replaced if they make the noise. I had my '97 Camry 4-cylinder till 111,000 miles and never did any of the above (other than the required maintenance and the replacement of the right front strut due to a crash). |
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Replying to: savvy13 (Mar 30, 2005 1:55 pm) You dont need to replace the plug cables for 200K miles unless the engine runs rough and misfires, then look at the cables, ignition coil, ditributor cap etc... You dont need fuel injection service at 60K miles. Just use a full tank of premium fuel with a bottle of injector cleaner added ot it. I should clean the injectors up. This cleaning methos is actually safer and prbably better than opening the fuel injection system up when dust can get into the jet. |
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The scrape plate (assuming that is what it's called; it's the plastic covering the front axle components underneath the car) on my '02 Camry LE is coming off. It appears that all the screws on the rear side of the plastic pieces are missing. The result is that the plate is hanging. Typically not an issue; the most serious consequence is that the thing scrapes against most speed bumps. I am unable to get under the car to determine if this is something I can fix myself. So, I have these options: 1. Do nothing. Should I even consider this to be a problem that needs a solution? Driving isn't affected. 2. Bring it to the dealer. I'm concerned that I'll be charged a small fortune for performing a very minor service (putting in a few screws) and perhaps get jerked around into replacing the pieces entirely. 3. Bring it to a mechanic. Similar concern about gouging. Plus, will they have the right parts? 4. Remove the plates. I should be able to do this. However, would my car be harmed? Thanks for any advice, Jerry
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Replying to: jmooth (Jan 13, 2005 1:10 pm) I don't trust dealers and avoid them like the plague, unless I need warranty or recall work. Do you know a good independent shop? Where do you normally get your car serviced? If you can get under the car, maybe you can tell if the bolts are in fact missing, or if the pan has broken away from the bolts. If it's the former, the cost to fix will be minimal. If it's the latter, you'll need a new pan, but the labor cost should still be minimal. I don't know how much the pan itself costs. An independent shop can order the part from the Toyota dealer.
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Replying to: 210delray (Jan 14, 2005 7:24 am)
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Replying to: grayhackle (Mar 30, 2005 3:36 pm) As you know, the only way to get to the filter is from below, but it's not necessary to remove the plate. There is enough clearance to get the filter off. And 5/16 inch = 8 mm, so the bolts are really metric. |
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The few times I have changed my oil, I removed the filter from above with no problem. Had my radiator flushed and oil changed yesterday and the filter was removed from above by the "pro's" O3's must be easier to get to than yours. No sense arguing about bolts. I went through all the metrics and none would fit (too large or two small). The SAE cured the problem! |
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Replying to: grayhackle (Mar 31, 2005 9:00 am) Sorry if I screwed my first post up! Not a mechanic, but do a lot of my maintenance on my vehicles.
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