i just got a pretty good 96 dx 2.2l camry, 600 from a friend. what are some first repairs for one of these things sitting at around 176000 miles.
used 96 5sfe dx camry, what checklist for R&R should look like?
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i just got a pretty good 96 dx 2.2l camry, 600 from a friend. what are some first repairs for one of these things sitting at around 176000 miles.
What maintenance has been done to it leading up to now?
In general (this is based on the million mile Tundras):
- change the AT fluid every 50k miles
- change the PS fluid every 50k miles
- change the brake fluid every 4 years
- change the engine oil every 5k miles
- change the PCV (and related hoses if they have sign of cracking) every 50k miles
- change the spark plugs per the owner's manual
- change the O2 and A/F sensors every 100k miles
- change the coolant every 4 years
- check the brake pads wear, and rotors, and service as needed
- inspect the CV boots to make sure they don't have any cracks / signs of going to crack soon. Re-boot them with the kits from the dealer ($40 per side) because the OEM half shafts will last forever if you maintain them like this
- protect the underbody from rust!
In general (this is based on the million mile Tundras):
- change the AT fluid every 50k miles
- change the PS fluid every 50k miles
- change the brake fluid every 4 years
- change the engine oil every 5k miles
- change the PCV (and related hoses if they have sign of cracking) every 50k miles
- change the spark plugs per the owner's manual
- change the O2 and A/F sensors every 100k miles
- change the coolant every 4 years
- check the brake pads wear, and rotors, and service as needed
- inspect the CV boots to make sure they don't have any cracks / signs of going to crack soon. Re-boot them with the kits from the dealer ($40 per side) because the OEM half shafts will last forever if you maintain them like this
- protect the underbody from rust!
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unaware of the previous maintenance, the guy is pretty keen for revamping cars though. so i doubt its horrible horrible, but i wanted to get a hand on what i should do as if this was a shitbox from minnesota.
ive never owned a toyo before, only a chevy, and motorcycles.
so i really appreciate your help!
ive never owned a toyo before, only a chevy, and motorcycles.
so i really appreciate your help!
Whenever purchasing a used car with unknown history it is wise to change all of the fluids, spark plugs and the other things so that you know it has been done.
Coolant that has aged out (may still look red but lost all its anti corrosion properties) can lead to head gasket failure.
ATF fluid that has aged out can kill an AT which could have otherwise gone another decade of daily use.
Brake fluid that is old causes caliper rust/seizing.
PS fluid that is old can case wear in the steering rack.
Worn O2 and A/F sensors cause power loss and mpg increase.
Worn PCV leads to carboned up intake system.
etc.
Coolant that has aged out (may still look red but lost all its anti corrosion properties) can lead to head gasket failure.
ATF fluid that has aged out can kill an AT which could have otherwise gone another decade of daily use.
Brake fluid that is old causes caliper rust/seizing.
PS fluid that is old can case wear in the steering rack.
Worn O2 and A/F sensors cause power loss and mpg increase.
Worn PCV leads to carboned up intake system.
etc.
Every time I get a used car I always do the fabulous 7
1. battery if the date is old
2. Plugs, wire, cap rotor
3. Oil
4. Coolant
5. Trans fluid
6. Brake / suspension inspection
7. belts and hoses
From there, the car is up to par with the basic "maintenance level" and you can start accessing the car for issues and problems.
1. battery if the date is old
2. Plugs, wire, cap rotor
3. Oil
4. Coolant
5. Trans fluid
6. Brake / suspension inspection
7. belts and hoses
From there, the car is up to par with the basic "maintenance level" and you can start accessing the car for issues and problems.
That year of Camry has a timing belt. Do know when it was last changed ? Check it , if it breaks it’s not the end of the engine because it’s a non interference engine. I think the recommendation is changed every 60k. But it might last to 200,000.
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