What should I do next to my car? Camry 2004 2AZFE 2.4L

[RedLightGreenArrow]

I am new here, and getting into doing my own car work myself and saving myself a lot of money. Here is a list of the following things I have done, and also a list of things I want to do. The car is about 138,000 miles, and is long overdue for certain scheduled maintenance.

Things I have done

• Changed Brakes/Rotors
• Changed Oil
• Tinted Windows
• Installed Harman/Kardon iPod (Cig lighted right now, more on this later)
• Changed Tires
• New Tie Rod for driver's side tire
• Cleaned Throttle body
• Filter inspection & replacement
• Topped off fluids
• Tied down covers over the struts....will be replacing the front struts soon.

Things I want to do

• Fix transmission fluid leak, most likely needs a new transmission gasket. Can someone fill me in more on this on how much time and money it would take?
• Hardwire the Harman/Kardon iPod system, It is the Drive + Play. Can someone also shed some light on this installation?
• Adjust rear brakes
• Change spark plugs
• Serpentine belt
• Front struts
• Rear speaker cover replacement
• New rocker side molding
• Wood grain dash kit that does not look ghetto.

[catric69]

Originally Posted by RedLightGreenArrow

I am new here, and getting into doing my own car work myself and saving myself a lot of money. Here is a list of the following things I have done, and also a list of things I want to do. The car is about 138,000 miles, and is long overdue for certain scheduled maintenance.

Things I want to do

• Fix transmission fluid leak, most likely needs a new transmission gasket. Can someone fill me in more on this on how much time and money it would take?
• Hardwire the Harman/Kardon iPod system, It is the Drive + Play. Can someone also shed some light on this installation?
• Adjust rear brakes
• Change spark plugs
• Serpentine belt
• Front struts
• Rear speaker cover replacement
• New rocker side molding
• Wood grain dash kit that does not look ghetto.

You can DL the manual for your generation Camry at camrystuff dot com and review what is needed to complete your tranny leak, front struts, speaker cover, and rear brake adjustment.

Spark plug and serpentine belt are an easy swap. NGK or Denso is what's recommended for spark plugs. Goodyear Gator belts seem to be a well made serpentine belt, but I have never had any problems with NAPA brand belts.

Here's a very well written step by step for serpentine replacement:

DIY: replacing 2az-fe serpentine belt


Good luck!

Eric.