just hit 100K, what now?

[MrSo0h0o]

now that ive hit this milestone, what do you all suggest i should do to keep it running another 100k?

[EngineerBoo]

Congrats!!!

Just keep the oil changed....switch to synthetic if you haven't, already. (Mobile 1 has one formulated for high mileage and I use it in my old 92 Subaru and it's running like a champ!)

Most cars need timing belt/chain replaced around 100K so check in your maintenance book.

Good Luck!

Boo

[S92GT]

congrats on your still new toyota. you don't really count as a toyota owner till you roll that odometer. when I owned it I had the papers to prove my 77 celica had at least 200,000

[MrSo0h0o]

only thing im worried about is my gas mileage.. its an i4 and i barely make 200 mpt!!!

i know i drive hard and 99% of the time its city driving but still.. it shouldnt be that bad, right? any suggestions for this?

and also, do you guys know how much new engine mounts cost?

[Edmond]

100K on a Toyota is barely scratching the surface.

Just keep the oil changed with good oil and a good filter.

Regular stuff like plugs and other fluids.

And make sure the brakes and suspension parts are in good shape.

I had the heater control valve go bad but it's a normal wear and tear thing.

[Durrby]

Originally Posted by MrSo0h0o

only thing im worried about is my gas mileage.. its an i4 and i barely make 200 mpt!!!

i know i drive hard and 99% of the time its city driving but still.. it shouldnt be that bad, right? any suggestions for this?

and also, do you guys know how much new engine mounts cost?

I'm in kinda the same boat as you...only able to get 200 mpt but I have like 36k miles less then you haha. One of my motor mounts is cracked too.

[mescalito]

Originally Posted by Edmond

100K on a Toyota is barely scratching the surface.

Just keep the oil changed with good oil and a good filter.

Regular stuff like plugs and other fluids.

And make sure the brakes and suspension parts are in good shape.

I had the heater control valve go bad but it's a normal wear and tear thing.

ill vouch for that! take a look - http://toyotanation.com/forum/t68917.html

[Beez97Cam]

I just passed on my 91 Cam (4cyl. m/t) that had 202K+ miles on it, and the car was pretty much rock solid. In accord w/the others: keep your oil changes regular (and other std. maint.), and you should get another 100K easy. I was still getting close to 400 miles per tank when my Gen2.5 rolled on; I loved that car.

[Knailgun]

well, your car is just geting broken in. It'll run 350k without an iissue, just needs oil changes, belts, tune ups and repairs when something breaks...and lots of paint to keep the rust away

[500KCamry]

"just hit 100K, what now?"

Nothing to do except sell it to me

[Giant81]

I'm in agreement with everyone else keep up on oil changes and normal maintenance.

Also what are the reccomended guidelines for scheduled maintanence after 100k?

Should you go back and treat 100k like 1... and do a service at 130k, 160k, 190k, etc... The dealer may charge too much but should you keep it up with after that? I know a couple of people that after 100k... they just drive it and fix stuff when it breaks.

[Edmond]

Originally Posted by Giant81

Should you go back and treat 100k like 1... and do a service at 130k, 160k, 190k, etc... The dealer may charge too much but should you keep it up with after that? I know a couple of people that after 100k... they just drive it and fix stuff when it breaks.

I now use a high mileage oil and usually cut the oil change intervals a little shorter since I'm using the car more.

I just did a tranny fluid and filter change last fall when I was at 140K. Wasn't having any problems but decided to do it anyway since I hadn't done it yet.

Nothing has really gone bad. Just a few minor things like heater control valve and various light bulbs but those were easy.

The radiator started leaking but found one on eBay for 1/2 of what the auto parts stores wanted.

That's about it. It's really such a great car with minimal problems.

[jwroot]

100K is just "broken-in". Got 270K on my '87 before I sold it...and it's still running. Same engine and tranny. Do what everybody suggested...keep the fluids clean.

[87Camry5Speed]

Originally Posted by Knailgun

well, your car is just geting broken in. It'll run 350k without an iissue, just needs oil changes, belts, tune ups and repairs when something breaks...and lots of paint to keep the rust away

Rust is the big problem on gen1 and gen2, not as much on gen3 but I see some starting to go on the leading edge of the hood (I know mine is, and the damn car is only ten years old). Also, idk about you other gen3 people, but my right-side rocker panel is beginning to rust just ahead of the wheelwell. I saw a white gen3 once with a huge rust splotch on the RF door but that's... idk, not typical.

Steve

[MadDawg]

I crossed over 140k a week ago in my 96 camry le. and i'm 1k miles passed oil change... and a couple weeks ago... i was a quart low on oil and it was dark and black damn valve cover is leaking.