'98 Camry - Where do I start?
#1
08-11-2010, 09:11 PM
'98 Camry - Where do I start?
I just bought a 1998 Camry LE (2.2L - L4) with 158K miles on it. Other than oil changes, I don't know what maintenance has been performed on it. The car runs well, now, but I need it last for several more years.
Does anyone have a maintenance list for Camrys with higher miles? The owners manual didn't list anything other than basic maintenance.
Timing Belt/Water Pump
Plugs
Thanks
Does anyone have a maintenance list for Camrys with higher miles? The owners manual didn't list anything other than basic maintenance.
Timing Belt/Water Pump
Plugs
Thanks
#2
08-11-2010, 10:34 PM
Plugs are good for 80-100K, check the owners manual.
Belt change suggested every 60-90K. If it has never been changed, change it.
If auto trans suggest changing all the fluid every 30K miles. Cheap insurance for long trans life. Don't forget the differential fluid.
The power steering fluid can be removed via a suction device and replaced with new fluid. Do this a number of times over a short period of driving time and the fluid will be clean again. This will reduce PS system wear.
If the brake fluid is dark might flush the brake system.
Replace coolant every 2-5 years depending if long life or not.
Belt change suggested every 60-90K. If it has never been changed, change it.
If auto trans suggest changing all the fluid every 30K miles. Cheap insurance for long trans life. Don't forget the differential fluid.
The power steering fluid can be removed via a suction device and replaced with new fluid. Do this a number of times over a short period of driving time and the fluid will be clean again. This will reduce PS system wear.
If the brake fluid is dark might flush the brake system.
Replace coolant every 2-5 years depending if long life or not.
