getting a gen 3 today what should i do to it?

[djblackout]

I'm getting a 96 camry with 144k on the dash. Wondering what I should do.

oil change?
trans fluid change? if so, what oil do i get? [its an automatic]

just wanna get this baby on the reliable path. i go to school full time and work 35 hours a week if not more.

[jtex2717]

AWESOME!!!! to the Gen 3.5 Club...

EDIT: woah woah woah...before all of this on the list...what powerplant are you running?


1. Flush all fluids. (oil, trans, differential, brake, p/s, coolant)
2. Change fuel filter
3. Change air filter,
4. Change PCV Valve
5. Clean Throttle w/ Seafoam Deep Creep
6. Seafoam a vacuum hose
7. Check brake pads/rotors
8. Check fuses/ bulbs
9. Check Tires
10. Check Dog Bone for damage
11. Check other engine mounts
12. Check axles
13. Check ball joints/tie rod ends/stabilizer links/rsb bushings
14. Clean engine bay/ interior/exterior
15. Buy your favorite Little Tree
16. Put on shades (if you dont have any then buy some)
17. Ride in 1996 Style...

Thats a good place to start

[akhoundog]

what was the timing belt last replaced?

where's the pcv valve?

[jtex2717]

PCV valve is right on top of the valve cover...it has a hose leading to the intake manifold...

[djblackout]

im going to be tearing the streets up with the 500 hp 2.2 4 cylinder. its front wheel drive so that drops the power to about 150hp tho.

and i dunno when the timing belt has been done. probably never

[jtex2717]

Originally Posted by djblackout

im going to be tearing the streets up with the 500 hp 2.2 4 cylinder. its front wheel drive so that drops the power to about 150hp tho.

and i dunno when the timing belt has been done. probably never

More like 100whp...

Then add:
1.Timing Belt
2.Idler/tentioner
3.Water Pump
4.Oil Pump gasket

This takes a bit more tech skills. I would say unless youre a mechanic or have a good understanding of timing then I wouldnt DIY...