3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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So I bought a two door, forest green Camry yesterday (will put up pics tomorrow).
It's not a 95 like I first thought but it turned out to be a 94 when i got the title... oh well.
It's a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder 16 valve. Automatic (I usually always drive stick, but this one is gonna be automatic), sunroof. The body has its bremishes, but I'm not gonna care about that for the moment. Price was $1500
Gave it an oil change today and familarized myself with it a bit. Planning these initial tune ups tomorrow: Sparkplugs, air filter, coolant flush (yucky, rusty tone to the fluid in the coolant tank) and maybe a belt replacement because it squeals pretty much.
The car has been neglected a bit by the recent owner, if you guys have any sugestions with regards to that, what I need to look into with this car and make sure is working like it should I would appreciate that alot.
Here are some Questions:
Did any of you experience problems with jacking up the rear wheels? I used the sissor jack from the trunk and put it between the notches, but the thing caves in and paint chips start to drop down. I ended up putting the jack further towards the center and got the wheel up, but it was really close to giving up at that point too. Same thing happened on both rear wheels, but the front wheels worked fine.
I accidentally put W5-30 instead of w10-30 for motor oil. But that should be ok... right? The wheight at working temprature will still be the same, only it will be a little bit thinner on cold starts. that's how I imagine it anyway. it's winter and I live in Massachusetts. Any strong feelings about this?
I'd like to desludge the engine and I like AutoRX for that. Did anyone try desludging these engines? thoughts?
I accidentally put W5-30 instead of w10-30 for motor oil. But that should be ok... right? The wheight at working temprature will still be the same, only it will be a little bit thinner on cold starts. that's how I imagine it anyway. it's winter and I live in Massachusetts. Any strong feelings about this?
I'd like to desludge the engine and I like AutoRX for that. Did anyone try desludging these engines? thoughts?
The 5w30 will be good.
I would pass of the auto rx. Ive personally never seen it work. If you want to "desludge" the engine, run some synthetic oil in it. Anything will work even the SuperTech stuff at walmart. Change it every 3k miles for at least 5 oil changes and some good highway driving. That will get it clean without spending cash on snake oil.
3rd Get a hydraulic jack....its your best friend...5w -30 is fine for the winter.....unless you have lots of sludge in the engine I would just run some seafoam through it and decarbonize it....if you want to de-sludge there are a couple of threads in here that you can search for...they will give you an idea as to the process....
Lastly....its nice to see another coupe is out there....I have a coupe thats crashed and has MANY good parts...so hit me up if you need anything....
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3rd Get a hydraulic jack....its your best friend...5w -30 is fine for the winter.....unless you have lots of sludge in the engine I would just run some seafoam through it and decarbonize it....if you want to de-sludge there are a couple of threads in here that you can search for...they will give you an idea as to the process....
Lastly....its nice to see another coupe is out there....I have a coupe thats crashed and has MANY good parts...so hit me up if you need anything....
Thanks!
Living in Easthampton MA, sounds excellent with extra parts if you're anywhere near.
How will it work with the hydraulic jack though... where would i put it not to crush things?
Living in Easthampton MA, sounds excellent with extra parts if you're anywhere near.
How will it work with the hydraulic jack though... where would i put it not to crush things?
Look underneath the car for the beefiest and thickest parts of the frame and even on the suspension components. Under the K-member (or subframe) will do well for the front of the car. A little inspection while raising the car will tell you if your lift point is weak or not - besides, Camrys are pretty lightweight anyway - it's not like you are jacking up a 5500lb 1973 Cadillac ElDorado convertible there are many places to hoist.
A good way to check if you have a secure jacking point is to raise the car to the desired height and try to shove it off of the jack I know is sounds a little dicey, but if you have a good lifting point there is nothing to worry about. I do this before getting under the car EVERY TIME since I have been unlucky enough to have a car fall onto me while underneath it
Not something I would like to do again let me tell you!
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Camry Sleeper: Yea that sounds like a horrible experience, get your point, better to give the car a shove, and stand next to the car and watch it fall of the jack, than to watch it happen from underneith... I use jackstands though for getting under the car. Will take your advise for trying out suspension parts /subframes... those things are more solid, makes sense.
peshva: Tomorrow then... but no preassure please the car is not a beatuy right now... hood is flaking and it has its dents and scratches, but who knows maybe some day... main thing I'm on the road again and can get to where I need to go.
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2nd...where in Mass do you live?
I know is sounds a little dicey, but if you have a good lifting point there is nothing to worry about. I do this before getting under the car EVERY TIME since I have been unlucky enough to have a car fall onto me while underneath it
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