Just got 2004 Camry with 100K on it. what maintenance is needed?

[bored7one4]

Just got a used camry with 100k miles on it. wanted to know the following on what needs to be done at 100k and what type of filter and oils to use?

Engine oil - ?
Transmission oil - ?
Filter - ?
100k mile maintenance - ?

thanks

[bored7one4]

what type of spark plugs and coolant to use also?

[BlackG5]

1) Serpentine belt if its never been replaced
2) Change the oil, you decide synthetic or regular depending on your driving
3) PCV valve- its $5
4) use oem toyota coolant, if you're handy and do your own oil, you can drain and fill coolant even easier.
5) cant hurt to seafoam it- there are plenty of vids on how-to youtube..
6) plugs- use oem iridiums- they're like $9-10 a piece at autozone, easy to change
7) gas, although it really won't use much


I've been more than happy with mine, now at 170k on my 04.. keep up with oil and be easy on her, she'll last.

[Donald E. George]

Engine oil is 5W-30 API. It's shown on the oil filler cap. Coolant is Toyota Long Life pink stuff ,but I use Zerex Asian Car coolant because I refuse to pay Toyota $28.00 a gallon for their pink stuff. Get it from NAPA. Timing belt is replaced at 9 years or 90,000 miles so you are overdue if it hasn't been changed. The owner's maual and maintenance schedule that came with the car shows everything that needs to be done. You did get those with the car didn't you? I personally would never purchase a car that didn't have the maintenance schedule and owner's manual.

[johnfrisco]

Originally Posted by Donald E. George

Timing belt is replaced at 9 years or 90,000 miles so you are overdue if it hasn't been changed.

Only the 6 Cylinder engines use a timing belt. If you have a 4 Cylinder you have a timing chain and they usually last forever.

[Donald E. George]

JohnFrisco is right. I overlooked that. Toyota says the "allowable stretch" for the chain used by the I4 is a little over 4.5". Enjoy your 04 whatever engine you have.

[bored7one4]

thanks for all the info guy!.

Ill change all the fluids out this weekend. I was thinking about changing ATF with Redline D4.

[bored7one4]

I just was just told my camry my wife bought was an 2003. is that still a timing chain or timing belt?

[johnfrisco]

Originally Posted by bored7one4

I just was just told my camry my wife bought was an 2003. is that still a timing chain or timing belt?

4 Cylinder = Chain
6 Cylinder = Belt

[workerant]

Originally Posted by johnfrisco

4 Cylinder = Chain
6 Cylinder = Belt

8 = rubber bands

windshield wiper
tire rotation, might need new tires too double check on the thread and year of the tire (do a search for how to read this from the tires)

[pmesfun]

Power Steering fluid(actually Dexron ATF) and brake fluid flush. Those probably look pretty nasty at that mileage.

[bored7one4]

When doing a drain and fill on ATF. how many qts should i put back in?

[Donald E. George]

I have a 2004 V6 with the five speed AT. I drained out 4.5 qts. when the fluid was hot. After that, I put the same amount in via the dip stick tube,ran the car,[I spaced this out over a period of days] and repeated this procedure three more times. The fluid then looked as good as what was in a new container of T-IV [Mobil 3309] fluid. You will need some new 18mm drain plug gaskets. The drain plug torques to 36 ft.lbs. This can be a real pain in the a double ss if you don't have the right equipment or access to getting rid of the old fluid. I give mine to a guy who burns it in his barn heater.I'm getting older and crawling under cars is getting to be a problem, so I will soon be having my oil changes done. Regards

[bored7one4]

Dose anyone know how many qt for V4 camry?

[workerant]

Originally Posted by bored7one4

Dose anyone know how many qt for V4 camry?

no such thing. check your owner manual.