Tune up

[TOYOTOYS]

Hello All,
I am planing on doing a tune up on my 95 Avalon soon. I know for sure i got to change the sparkplugs and wires, but can somebody tell me where the fuel filter is? Also what else would you recomend changing while im at it?

[96paseo]

Replace air filter, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor(if you have one). Clean the throttle body. Check the gen3/gen4 camry forum for a how to. All you really need is a toothbrush and a can of your preferred cleaner. The fuel filter is located underneath the airbox. Use a line wrench to remove the fittings. Check your valve cover gasket for leaks.

[miflox]

Don't forget the pcv valve.
pull the fuel pump fuel and start car; it will start up and then die out, then all fuel pressure should be relieved. Use flare nut line wrenches like other guy said. Have FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY + USE FLUROSCENT WORK LIGHT! Any idea of how many guys have tried to change a fuel filter and they get a big puddle of gas on the floor, then they drop their work light with a regular light bulb in it- the garage goes up in flames and burns down the house. If you have the front end up on drive-on ramps, the fuel line is less to self-siphon too (keep leaking fuel while you're frantically trying to put on new one). You can get an assorted bag of tapered plastic plugs at some place like napa to try and plug the fuel line. Get shop towels and rags to mop up any gas.

Put light coat of anti-seize on spark plug threads and check gap. Smear the inside of the new spark plug wire boots with dielectric grease. This will allow you to easily remove spark plug boots and plugs in the future or make it easier for the next owner. Dielectric grease can also be used when you disconnect sensor terminals or any kind of electrical connection- give the terminals a good coating.

If battery over 3 years old, (mfg. date should be on battery) ditch it. Get a good 3 year warrantied battery or an AGM battery like Optima if gonna keep car. Batteries are good for stranding you in the middle of nowheres.

Make copies of all receipts. Write in ink at top the date, what the part is, and the warranty (lifetime, 1 year, etc.). Keep a logbook with all the maintenance preformed, mileage, date, etc. This will help sell the car when you decide to sell it.

The brake fluid should be completely flushed out (bled) every 3 years. It's hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture. Supposedly you can do it yourself from what i have read if you D'ONT get air into the system. Then, a shop or the dealership with the proper scan tool with the abs feature has to cycle the abs system to get the air out of it. Mine is dirty as hell. I may just have the dealer do this as if I get air in the system will have to get it towed plus pay the dealer. I may post a question on this topic to see who has had any luck bleeding the brakes without introducing any air into the system. Dirty brake fluid can cause an early death to the ABS accumualtor and related parts. Big friggin' bucks!