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Gamble · 11-01-2010, 01:28 PM

97 camry with 190k miles.
Water pump and timing belt done at 170k miles. Cam seal,crank seal etc done at 185k miles.
New spark plugs. Wires done at 173k miles. PCV valve done just recently like 1k miles ago.
Flushed the coolant 1k miles ago. Changing the oil tonight.
What else do I need to check/change to make this car 110% reliable? I'm going to be driving my daughter around (infant) and want to make sure the car is at it's top notch.
It's also go some stupid humming from time to time on the car, but I can't find any vacuum leaks.

***BMR*** · 11-01-2010, 01:44 PM

Service the transmission fluid. Either a drain/refill which changes only a portion of the total, or a flush job which is more complete. There are arguments on both sides as to which is better/safer.

Check the brake pads (or shoes) for wear. Replace as needed.

Check the rubber boots on the CV axles for tears. If they are, there's usually black greasy goo spewed all over; not hard to see. Replace/repair if found.

96ToyoCam164K · 11-01-2010, 02:30 PM

Motor Mounts?

Since you did wires, did you change distributer cap?

Im just thinking of issues I've had...but seems like you're pretty good to go. I would just change out:

brake fluid: every 60,000
power steering
transmission/differential.

All 3 you can do yourself pretty easily, but takes 2 to do a transmission flush. Im getting ready to change my coolant and clean throttle body right now...

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Gamble · 11-01-2010, 04:04 PM

Trans was flushed. Axles are good. I'll do the brakes next.
Thanks guys.

reluctantmechanic · 11-01-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamble

It's also go some stupid humming from time to time on the car, but I can't find any vacuum leaks.

maybe the wheel bearings?

96ToyoCam164K · 11-01-2010, 10:18 PM

if you really want to test any weak links on your car, take it on a minimum 300 mile road trip. anything thats not on par will ultimately reveal itself lol

***BMR*** · 11-01-2010, 11:13 PM

Thought of a couple more:

Check the serpentine belt and power steering belt. Replace as needed. Those are two I often replace based on mileage instead of appearance. They're cheap and easy to replace.

Check the coolant hoses; both radiator supply and return lines. Also the heater hoses. Again, I often replace these based on age instead of appearance.

Any of those failing will leave you stranded.