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I now have two Camry 4-cylinders, an '04 and an '05. Both specify 5W-30 oil, so that's what I use (conventional oil). I change oil frequently enough that I don't see the need or added expense for synthetic (IMO).
If your SE V6 calls for 0W-20 or 5W-20, I'd go with that.
I know there was controversy when mfgrs. switched to 5W-30 from 10W-30 -- a lot of people thought the new oil would be "too thin."
Similarly, a lot of people don't like the idea of 5W-20, first recommended by Honda and Ford/Mazda a few years back.
I think one should go with the viscosity grade recommended by the manufacturer -- their engineers should be in the best position to know what oil is optimal.
Interesting post though.
4c AT '97 LE with 185,000 miles when I traded it. Do the maintenance as recommended and there is little risk.
Traded to the same vehicle as a 2000 4c AT also with no issues.
Traded to the current Prius.
I can also buy a car from OH since i work there.
If anyone knows advise on the price.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Otherwise IF you have a powertrain problem related to engine lubrication, Toyota will say "tough luck" when you say "but I used synthetic!"
If you can't see changing synthetic that often, then simply use conventional oil.
Well, I'm not really sure. They replaced the temp sensor and then told me that it didn't fix the issue and that they were waiting for Toyota to address the issue with an ECU reprogramming, but now I haven't noticed the issue since they had the car last Monday. There are times when it seems the transmission shifts a little abruptly, but I'm not used to automatics so it may just be the way it is, but apparently they at least thought there was something still wrong with it when they gave it back to me.
Very true. But perhaps the real problem has something to do with a crankshaft-flywheel-pressure plate defect rather than the clutch... Dealerships don't generally make a habit of doing something stupid such as unnecessarily changing out an engine.
NEWSFLASH: Mobil Clean 5000 is regular oil. (at least under the current definition of the term for the API's latest "SM" service designation for passenger car and light truck gasoline-fueled engines) Mobil Clean 5000 (and its corporate companion, Exxon Superflow) is the company's entry level oil and is applicable for 5,000 mile oil change intervals under "normal service". ExxonMobil cautions that this oil is not intended for that interval under "severe service" right on the bottle. Presumably that means dial back to 3,000 miles under "servere service". Check your owner's manual for guidance as to what constitutes "severe service".
A decade or so ago, Consumer Reports funded the rebuilding of several hundred engines in New York City cabs. Half the refurb'd fleet used Mobil 1 synthetic in the OEM recommended viscosity grade, and the other half used conventional oil in the recommended viscosity grade. Once placed back in service, the cabbies were instructed NOT to baby or alter their customary driving habits and none of the cabbies knew which type of oil was being run in their cabs' engnines. End result? It was the opinion of the independant mechanics who were assigned the task of tearing down these engines at the end of 100,000 miles since the rebuild that synthetic oils only made sense if the service interval could be extended beyond 5,000 miles. Within that 5,000 mile frame, measurements of wear and photographs of deposit formation showed the conventionals protected just as well as the high-price spread. Oil technology has progressed since that study and the performance gap between synthetics and conventionals has additionally narrowed.
The difference in the Toyota filters is they were built to different specifications; Toyota was very picky about how their filters were made. My information is based on experiences occurring more than ten years ago.
P.
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Mackabee
Straightforward deal?
Did you go to look at it yet?"
Dude, Im in Houston and the two SEs with manual transmissions that Fitzmall has are the ONLY ones I could find. I searched the entire state of Texas, emailed dealers in StLouis, Chicago, Memphis, Nashville, and no one had one or had one coming in. The local dealer took a deposit from me and "ordered" one. Well that was a bust, they can't actually order a SE with MT. And could not locate one.
You can see for yourself what a decent deal the price is. They FEDEXd the paperwork and thats that. I fly in to DC on Monday, pick it up and drive home. I could have had it shipped for around $7-800, but decided to see some sights while in DC.
and a nice drive home.
I am trying to find some hi-res photos of a Camry in the Blue Ribbon Metallic color. I would like to find something other than the photos you get from Toyota's web site - more of a real-world photo...
I think I might like this color, but I would like to see a sample of it!
Thanks!
I have a Ribbon Blue XLE V6. Below is my car, but I think the camera makes it looks pale (the Ribbon Blue is actually more vibrant seen in person):
If you are asking about where the GPS signal is received - I'm not positive, but basic info in the manual (196 pages!) leads me to believe that its in the dash board/instrument cluster. Warning re interference caused by aftermarket window tint films (they contian some metal) indicates that the signal is received inside the cabin. Hope this helps - sorry for the delay.
Thanks for the reply.....funny you should mention that it doesn't seem to do it anymore.....as for me....the tranny did the lurch thing on the way home after I took delivery of it.....but I have been driving it all week to work and have not noticed it at all any more.....maybe the car gets use to the way you drive it and makes its own adjustments?
Who knows.....as long as it doesn't come back I don't care if it was gremlins that stop the lurching....good luck with your car.....
1. Can the radio display more than one line of text?
2. Does the radio display the name of the artist and the
title of the song? or the name and number of the
station? or either of the two?
3. Is there a button that will let you advance from one
category to the next?
I own a Alpine 9857 and love the way you can press the title button and either display the artist/song or the location/title of the station. I also like the button that lets you jump from one category to the next.
Thanks!
I do not know though if this is a comprehensive list.
Audio 13
POI 28
Dest 3
Map operation 3
Guidance help 8
Screen preference 3
Volume 2 (louder softer)
There are also commands for telephone mode, audio mode, climate control mode. I have not really used this a lot yet.
Nice Post.
1) Not at the same time. The text of the radio, as you might have seen, is HUUUUUUGE! In fact, it usually can not handle even one single line of text in its entirety. This can be frustrating. When using the mp3 CD player, you can hold the "Text" button to scroll to the right and see the finish of the line, but this doesn't seem to work on the XM.
2) Pushing the "Text" button does allow to cycle through all options. The default is the station number. Pressing the button once shows the station name. The second press shows the name of the song, and another press shows the name of the artist. Again, almost every one is cut off, so you're unlikely to see the whole thing, but you can get the jist of it.
3) Yes. I can't remember what it's called, but the top left button lets you cycle categories.
Your pics are broken links. Don't work too hard to fix it unless you want to show it off
Thanks,
Jeff
http://www.autobase.com/cgi/list.exe?make=Toyota&model=Camry&type=new&newsite=1
The pics change frequently as new stock comes and goes.
A portable MP3 player will be cleaner and neater.
Mackabee
Do you know what it is?
I got my car buffed because of some scratches and now I can see holograms..do you know how to get rid of it?
Thanks
Mine has leather, heated seats, TC/VSC and floor mats. Paid $24,913 for it.
Getting 26.5 mpg avg for the last 3 tanks with about 60% city driving.
Never have considered any previous Camry models.
A portable MP3 player will be cleaner and neater."
XM / Sirius cannot be compared to a MP3 player. Think of an MP3 player as an extension of your CD player - You get more of your own music.
The satellite radios are incredible - especially if Toyota impliments it like Honda (their OEM systems). They take the true "digital" output of the satellite signal and feed it through the CD's preamp circuitry. In laymans terms, this means that the signal is processed as true digital with no noise and clean, wide response. (Satellite radio sound quality: clean and clear, great definition, slightly compressed dynamic range - maybe like a MP3 recorded at 192kbs).
I have five XM radios - One OEM in the Honda, three atermarket units on wife's & kids cars, and a Polk XM component tuner added to my home stereo. The reason I stated that you cannot compare it to a MP3 player is that you end up with a great quality jukebox - music, news, sports, whatever, parsed in every whichway imaginable.
My first experience was when it came as standard equipment on my Odyssey last summer. I was instantly "hooked" - the rest is history. I really believe that once you try it, you'll regret not having done it sooner. I know of no one who would think of cancelling it once they have it.
I have the Dephi RoadyXT in my Trailblazer, and it is a bit "flat" or "thin" in audiophile terms. I have to use the FM modulator in this case, which I think is the biggest reason for this. The stereo in the TB rocks (the Bose premium system). It is far better than the one in my wife's Honda.
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