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#30 of 98 Fuel Filter Change on a '95 Camry - Help? by johnxyz Oct 03, 2005 (9:21 am)
Just did a tune-up on my Camry but I am hesitant to R&R the fuel filter (I have already bought one).   When I unbolt the In and Out lines will gas spurt out? How do I prevent gas from streaming out?   Can I unbolt the In line from the engine bay or is it usually accessed from under the car? The Out line looks easily accessible from the top of the engine bay.   I rather not go to a garage or dealer for this fuel filter change.   Thanks in advance for any step by step instructions or advice. John
#31 of 98 Sulfur Smell by natek1 Nov 28, 2005 (9:12 am)
My 1998 Camry (only 70k miles) has had a horrible sulfur smell whenever the engine has to kick into gear to pass or go up a hill. When the sunroof is open, it is unbearable. It comes through the vents when the roof is closed, so I get the smell no matter what. I took it in to a dealership years ago (I bought it used and it was out of warranty) and was given the "service bulletin" regarding it and told that there was nothing I could do (recommended to change gas brands, which I have done with no success). Most will say it is the catalytic converter, but I know this is a common problem with Toyotas (the service bulletin confirmed it) and the converter is "too efficient". A buddy bought a new Lexus SUV a few years ago and noticed the same issue. The Dealer replaced the converter with a "less efficient" one rather than take the SUV back. My question is ... is there a solution to my problem? I don't mind replacing the converter if it resolves it but I'm not sure it will. My car was originally built for California and I know they have higher emission standards. I've had a shop adjust and replace other emission parts but no help. I really like the Toyota -- any thoughts on how to fix?? Replies to this message: bildow (Dec 03, 2005 9:03 am) awp (Jan 18, 2006 8:46 pm)
#32 of 98 Re: Sulfur Smell [natek1] by bildow Dec 03, 2005 (9:03 am)
Replying to: natek1 (Nov 28, 2005 9:12 am) Have you tried going to a muffler shop and have them put on a higg flo catalytic converter this allows the converter to pass the gases quicker and usually no smell. I have had the same problem here in California and replaced my converter and no more problems.
#33 of 98 Re: Sulfur Smell [natek1] by awp Jan 18, 2006 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: natek1 (Nov 28, 2005 9:12 am) Toyota has had this problem for years. My 2002 Camry has this same problem. There is a TSB (EG013-04)for 02-04 that includes a replacement cat and reflashing the PCM. The fix did not work on my car, and now Toyota is saying there's nothing they can do. I suggest you contact EPA in Ann Arbor Michigan and find out what they are doing about earlier model years. They are the ones that pressured Toyota to come up with a fix for the 02s. Toyota is reluctant because there's so many cars out there with the problem .   As far as using a different fuel, that will only have a limited effect. The entire country is going to low sulphur fuel soon so that might help if you are in an area that doesn't already have low sulphur fuel.
#35 of 98 99 Camry - blue emission during car start only by venkyn May 02, 2006 (5:39 am)
I just purchased a 99 used camry with 37000 miles on it (Evans, Georgia). When i start the car in the morning, I get a blue colored emission from tail pipe that lasts a 5 seconds after which it is colorless. What is this blue colored emission due to ? The engine sounds smooth (no odd noises), drives very smooth.    thanks VEnky Replies to this message: kiawah (May 02, 2006 8:30 am) ray_h1 (May 02, 2006 8:45 am) 210delray (May 03, 2006 5:41 am) scoti1 (May 03, 2006 7:04 am) venkyn (May 09, 2006 7:07 pm) 210delray (May 10, 2006 6:50 am) and 1 more...
#36 of 98 Re: 99 Camry - blue emission during car start only [venkyn] by kiawah May 02, 2006 (8:30 am)
Replying to: venkyn (May 02, 2006 5:39 am) Blue colored smoke is typically a little bit of oil that has seeped past the valve stems/seals and into the cylinder. When you start it, it burns the oil up and shoots it out your tailpipe. Would be surprised that you'd have that problem with only 37K miles, typically that occurs which much higher mileage vehicles.
#37 of 98 Re: 99 Camry - blue emission during car start only [venkyn] by ray_h1 May 02, 2006 (8:45 am)
Replying to: venkyn (May 02, 2006 5:39 am) Black smoke - overly rich fuel mixture Blue smoke - burning motor oil White "smoke" - normal exhaust system condensation being evaporated and blown out into the cold morning air where it instantly condenses back into a white vapor   Blue smoke, even confined to cold startup, is not a good sign on a car with such low accumulated miles. Your car was manufactured at a time (from about 1995 through 2002) when Toyota had some premature engine sludge problems with Camry 4 and 6 cylinder motors. Toyota recommended normal service oil changes a bit longer than the oils of the day would safely sustain for everyday driving. The company's since scaled back to 5,000 miles from the 7,500 mile oil and filter changes it once recommended. Toyota accepted responsibility and repaired or replaced engines as needed under a warranty extension if database service records or owners showed evidence of oil changes performed per owner's manual recommendations. Take your car to a Toyota dealership and request they check their service database to see if your car was serviced through Toyota dealers. You may be entitled to repairs. If the previous owner did his own service or had the car serviced through an independent shop, unless you can supply receipts for materials or service, you may be on your own. Good luck.

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