Questions about maintenance for 04 Camry LE V6

[LoudCamry]

Originally Posted by cuzndupree

Where did you have this done and what did it cost? I have 03 V6 also but only 25K on it, since it's at the 6yr mark I wonder if I should consider it due for this kind of service.

i brought the stuff online and my uncle did all the installation for me. total was less then 400 but the deal wanna charger me more then 700 dor labor. try going to a local auto shop for a quote.

[LoudCamry]

1. water pump - 85.56
2. timing belt - 37.31
3. cam seal(2)- 11.26
4. crank seal - 5.57
5. spark plug (6) - 44.76
6. a/c belt - 9.53
7. p/s belt - 7.43
8. valve cover gasket, left and right -20.44
9. spark plug tube seal. - 12.54

coolant - 20 dollar
tranny fuild - 25 dollar

[icqboy51]

Northernstar804 - are you located in Surrey BC?

you can try a shop in Vancouver, East Hasting/ Victoria Dr, called Excellence Auto. reasonable labor rate.

[ToyotaToday]

Originally Posted by Northernstar804

Here is what Toyota quoted me. Since I live in Canada, everything will be in CDN~

timing belt - $400
water pump - (parts)$207 (labor)$109
camshaft seal(2)+crankshaft seal - $139
engine flush - $100
fuel flush - $170

all added up to a grand total of $1125

I have already done the transmission flush for $157
btw, what is a/c belt and p/s belt and how often should I replace them??

I honestly think these three items are not necessary at this stage:
camshaft seal(2)+crankshaft seal - $139
engine flush - $100
fuel flush - $170

I would just do the timing belt and water pump.

Your car only has 81,000 km, that is really low, it's only 3-4 years worth or driving (based on 20,000 -25,000 km/yr). Is all this maintenance really necessary.

Anyone else think this too, or is it just me. If you ask me, I honest don't think even a timing belt or water pump is needed at this time.

The average Camry owner well exceeds the 144,000 km limit before even considering changing it. I'm not saying go pass 144,000, but you really don't need to change it at this time

Anyway else thinks this as well?

[islandboy57]

Originally Posted by ToyotaToday

Anyone else think this too, or is it just me. If you ask me, I honest don't think even a timing belt or water pump is needed at this time.

The average Camry owner well exceeds the 144,000 km limit before even considering changing it. I'm not saying go pass 144,000, but you really don't need to change it at this time

Anyway else thinks this as well?

It all depends on how proactive you want to be. I'm sure if the OP gets the timing belt inspected it will be a good indicator if the belt is showing its age or if it could go a few more years. Whatever the case, at least it's a non-interference engine. A lot of people just don't want to get stranded at all so it's easier and cheaper to just get things done preventatively.

I'm still on my original battery with no signs of it slowing down, but I'll probably replace it preventatively in a year or two. My old coworker is still on the original battery (same Panasonic OEM as me) on her '02 Camry, bought at the end of '01. Her car turns over slower than mine and after 7-8 years I'd just change it out to prevent getting stuck somewhere.

[Northernstar804]

Originally Posted by icqboy51

Northernstar804 - are you located in Surrey BC?

you can try a shop in Vancouver, East Hasting/ Victoria Dr, called Excellence Auto. reasonable labor rate.

yup, I live in Surrey BC but right now I am in Edmonton so I can only go to local shops = =
But thnx for the info, I will go check it out once I am back in twon

[Northernstar804]

Originally Posted by ToyotaToday

I honestly think these three items are not necessary at this stage:
camshaft seal(2)+crankshaft seal - $139
engine flush - $100
fuel flush - $170

I would just do the timing belt and water pump.

Your car only has 81,000 km, that is really low, it's only 3-4 years worth or driving (based on 20,000 -25,000 km/yr). Is all this maintenance really necessary.

Anyone else think this too, or is it just me. If you ask me, I honest don't think even a timing belt or water pump is needed at this time.

The average Camry owner well exceeds the 144,000 km limit before even considering changing it. I'm not saying go pass 144,000, but you really don't need to change it at this time

Anyway else thinks this as well?

I dunno, this is based on the user manual, 6 years or 144000 km. I bought the car on Oct 2003 so it's close to 6 years now. I average around 15000 km per year only so it will be hard for me to get to 144000 km ^^"

anyone has any thoughts about this??

btw, what's p/s belt and a/c belt anyways??

[ToyotaToday]

Originally Posted by Northernstar804

I dunno, this is based on the user manual, 6 years or 144000 km. I bought the car on Oct 2003 so it's close to 6 years now. I average around 15000 km per year only so it will be hard for me to get to 144000 km ^^"

anyone has any thoughts about this??

btw, what's p/s belt and a/c belt anyways??

P/S = power steering
a/c = air condition

there are belt for these two

[Northernstar804]

Originally Posted by ToyotaToday

P/S = power steering
a/c = air condition

there are belt for these two

IC
thnx a lot~