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I took my 1997 Camry in for a discount oil change for $19.95. The dealership does a complete inspection--wonder why? While there, they said I needed a coolant change as mine was only good to 0 degrees farenheit. The price was $149. They also said I had a leak in my power steering pump and high pressure hose. Refused all work. Came home and checked my oil level--it was nearly 1 quart high on the dipstick. Bad enough, but I also checked my coolant. The guage said it was good to -45 degrees below zero. Needless to say, I think they are trying to increase sales in the service department. Please, be careful with anyone working on your car in this weak economy. Thanks, Brad |
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Not sure what this could be but once I start the car it runs for a sec and then stops. However Once i start the car and hold down the accelerator for about 15 secs, and then let it go, it's fine.. Happens once in a while. Any suggestions? The car has been well maintained. I've taken in to the dealer and told them of this issue. However they seem to find nothing wrong?
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Replying to: rogerthat_101 (Nov 12, 2008 6:30 am) Sounds like its in the cold start system. Is it only when first starting and sometimes when its not completely warmed up?. I have a 93 V6 engine . When I disconnect the coolant sensor it wont start, or is more difficult.usually taking 5 seconds or more to start, not quite the same as your problem, but close. It goes to the cold start injector which makes the car start easier when cold. When I hook it back up it always fast idles for a couple minutes before returning to normal idle even when warmed up but not as long. I guessing that sensor is not working right on yours and doing something different with the fuel signal to all the injectors. |
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Replying to: rogerthat_101 (Nov 12, 2008 6:30 am) |
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My daughter's '99 Camry (4 cyl) has started making a whirring noise when she starts the engine. Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it gets a little louder. She took it to a dealer who said she might be looking at rod failure down the road, but it isn't broken yet. What kind of repair would that be? The car has nearly 140,000 miles on it.
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Replying to: suydam (Nov 14, 2008 4:19 pm) I start a simple check by loosening the belt to the alternator or the easiest belt on the car to get to. Then start the car for a few seconds to see if it goes away . The problem is in the belt driven part, if it goes away. Sometimes a pulley going bad, or alternator will make that noise. Not a rod, not at that milegae unless you left oil out of the engine for any lenth of time. Hes crazzzzy!. |
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I recently bought a 2002 Camry that has started with the blue smoke at start-up problem. Took to a shop and was told it would cost $2000 + to replace the valve stem seals. I called the dealer and they said they wouldn't waste the money to fix it. I have been reading about the sludge issues the older toyotas had and am wondering if not fixing the problem is going to cause a bigger problem down the road. Anyone have any advice? thanks.
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Replying to: lisa323 (Nov 18, 2008 11:01 pm) I had the same problem. My oil consumption was a quart a month. I put in an additive called 'No Smoke', and it worked. My car passed smog, and my oil consumption dropped. The bottle is about $4.00 dollars. |
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Replying to: lisa323 (Nov 18, 2008 11:01 pm) If the problem is valve stem seals, you don't necessarily have sludge (my car did not). But $2000 seems excessively high. You might want to get a quote from an independent shop that is recommended by friends, relatives, or co-workers. I'd regard the additive as a "band-aid" that won't solve the problem. On the other hand, I don't think blue smoke on startup needs attention right away -- only if your oil consumption increases dramatically or the car fails emission tests (if required in your area). Also, you didn't mention whether you have a 4-cylinder or a V6. The 4 was new for 2002 and doesn't have sludge problems as far as I know. The V6 was carryover and continued to have sludge problems that year.
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Replying to: 210delray (Nov 20, 2008 1:33 pm) I thought it was my stems too and it still might be part of the problem. At higher rpm though, I get oil burn this would point to the pistons and rings. I'm betting its sludge on the rings. I watched the the tail pipe at a constant 2400 RPM's for two minutes during the smog check and it blowing blue smoke. I never notice it when driving. Then I read this topic on the engine forum and discovered these engines have this problem. Now I know. I never thought Toyota's would have this problem. My compression in engine is excellent. I thinking of taking the engine out next year and cleaning the piston ring grooves, and installing new bearings and valve stem seals while I'm at it. Right now the bottle of No Smoke is getting it past smog. 1993 V6 3MZ engine 225k miles. |
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