Nice!
Goes to show how regular fluid changes extend the life most excellently.

Don't forget to also flush the power steering system every 60~80k miles, and the brake fluid every 2 years (4 yrs tops), for maximum life.

 

Nice!
Goes to show how regular fluid changes extend the life most excellently.

Don't forget to also flush the power steering system every 60~80k miles, and the brake fluid every 2 years (4 yrs tops), for maximum life.

To be honest I can't remember the last time I changed the Power Steering fluid.

IRRC that's a multi drain and fill using a turkey baster, sucking out the fluid in the resivoir, drive a bit, do that maybe 4-5 times to get the new fluid to dilute the old? I use Castrol Transmax for the drain and fill on the transmission, and is that should be OK to use in the Power Steering system?

A far as the brakes go, having invented the World Famous PowerBleeder:
PowerBleeder - Bleed your brakes the easy way. Many pics. it's something that I do on a pretty regular basis, maybe every 30,000 miles or so. Or whenever I change brake pads.

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Had mine since 1995, so I have done a lot of oil changes and the required maintenance. Still runs and drives like it did when new. Going to Key West on the first and taking the old car. The new Camry will stay at home, it doesn't ride as well or have as comfortable seats as the 25 year old one.
W95c

 

The air filter is one of the more difficult items for me to evaluate when to change. Driving conditions are soooo variable! I usually do my air filter every 20-30K miles. I try to leave the air filter compartment closed except when I'm planning to replace the filter. To me, that is the most likely place to let some dust get through to the engine. Maybe I'm paranoid but when I had the oil changed by a quick lube shop, I always used to tell them to leave the air filter compartment alone. Now I also do my own oil changes but when I do change the air filter, I like to vacuum out the box and then wipe the sealing surfaces with a damp paper towel to ensure a good seal and to remove any dirt that might be close enough to accidentally get past the seal during installation of the new filter. Assuming the fuel filter is in good shape and assuming you don't get grime into the oil somehow (even via the tip of the dipstick if if your aim isn't good), the air intake seems like the main source of engine wear grime. I would go so far to say that if you have a good air filter, your oil filter should be of secondary importance, primarily catching bits of metal from inside the engine.

 

Never blow out an air filter.... it damages the cellulose filter fiber interweave

If you don't know when to replace an air filter, simply cut the OE recommendation in 1/2, or check what the replacement filter recommends.

Synthetic prevents the common sludge issue on the 2.2/3.0 of that generation. Maintenance will make it run for a long long time.

And the ATF or MTF?

PSF is an easy siphon/refill at every oil change. Use a synthetic ATF or PSF.

I bleed brakes every 2 years. Bought a new car last year and that european manufacturer recommends brake flush bled every 2 years. Finally, an automaker that agrees with maintenance.

I am also a little more aggressive with coolant interval.... seems to make heater cores, radiators and water pumps last much longer than those foolish 100k 10yr changes.

And, don't forget that thermostats and radiator caps don't last forever. Replace every 100/10yr

 

The real question is what PSF to use? I'm using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF, everyone else is gonna recommend Valvoline MaxLife, and the rest will recommend everything in between.

 

I always use ATF in the PS system, as that is what Toyota used.

 

NOT!

Years ago, I ran a UOA on Toyota OE PSF and it did NOT have a dexron compatible additive package. It was more like a normal PSF, hydraulic fluid, or even tractor fluid. And, the coloring additives used by automakers for various fluids is a requirement. Obviously, the OE PSF isn't red and can't be a Dexron because of that.

 

It says right on the PS fluid reservoir cap, “USE DEXRON TYPE ATF”.

 

Thank you ^

Perhaps USDM and JDM got different fluids put in when sold, but I have always used ATF, in my Camry, and Supra, as thats what the owners manual, and reservoir caps say to use.

 

Toyota will never say what it was filled with at the factory.

Their caps and owners manual have said dexron for a long time(except for a few electric ps pumps).

It doesn't mean a thing.

DexronIII is an obsolete expired spec and means nothing anymore as it isn't a spec anymore. Even Nissan, that used DexronIII for years switched to DexronVI. Sad that Toyota can't get their engineers and tech writers to jive with anything or what is available licensed and available now.

They did not fill it with dexron from the factory in either of my Japan or US made Toyotas... They filled it with a clear hydraulic fluid with a ZDP additive and not a SP additive that is used in Dexron ATF.

The Z additives do a better job protecting and preventing wear than the non-z additives when used in hydraulic systems.

This is one reason I switched my cars away from Dexron and to a PSF.

 

It's always interesting to see discussions of the fluids that are recommended. Different oils, antifreeze, brake fluid, even the gasoline grades and brands. Everyone has different experiences and knowledge bases and ultimately has developed either knowledge or superstition for supporting or shying away from certain fluids and additives. Shell gasoline will try to tell you their gasoline is superior to the cheaper brands and that you will get what you pay for. Surely we can use the fluids recommended in the owner's manual. Whatever you use, it should be better than the black gunk in my power steering reservoir. It's 20 years old...I just never thought to change it.

 

I still have 12 bottles just for PS flushes. I have been using Valvoline MaxLife in the trans for several years now with no problems.

W95c

 

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I still have 12 bottles just for PS flushes.
W95c

Know what is interesting? From a lot of the sources I looked at for Toyota PSF, no one ever seemed to mention Toyota Automatic Transmission Fluid. I am also only used to seeing T-IV and WS.

Though this would be why too. 🤷‍♀️

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wow nice, you are very meticulous and I admire this. Good job bro