oil gel problems covers what years? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

68Malibu · 07-15-2006, 11:13 AM

Best I can tell the gelling problem is for the V-6 and 4 cylinder from 1996 - present. Is this correct? I'm looking to buy a used Camry and want to avoid the noid.

Mike Gerber · 07-15-2006, 04:08 PM

I believe it covers all generation 4 Camry engines, both I4's and V6's. That would be model years 97-2001.

Mike

marc780 · 07-15-2006, 11:14 PM

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I'm looking to buy a used 94- 96 Camry and want to avoid the noid.

By gel you must mean sludge, the famous sludging issue Camrys have had. It's an easy issue to spot on any used Camry.

When you find a serious prospect car and are pretty sure you want to buy it, just remove a valve cover and look. If the owner knows you have money in hand waiting and this is the final condition, he'll agree to it!