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Always check the air filter first on a new or used car. I've seen NO air filter.

They didn't change the oil

I think it's worth fixing. Vehicles are crazy expensive and that 2010 Toyota is FAR better quality that the 2025's

87K MILES? totaled

I learned on two occasions that if a vehicle has problems the first 10000 miles get a buy back. They were problems constantly after that. At the min get an extended Toyota Warranty.

If you are going to keep it GET an extended Toyota Warranty.

If you remove the wiper cowl you can replace the rear plugs with out removing the intake or TB. Ive done it.

This is why I get a lawyer FIRST.

So, what's the answer to stop these problems?

For best results, use a scan tool. scangauge II works well. For older 5 speeds its 170 degrees if I remember correctly.

Severe service for Toyotas is LESS than 10000 miles. Also 1 year max on oil changes

There seems to be some evidence that on Toyotas not changing every 5 years eats the head gaskets. Some kind of reaction? I change mine every 5 years. Better for everything.

Some of the older ones had a drive spline slipping/binding noise in the front transmission yoke. Not much you can do about that.

Check for oil leaks around the timing cover on the 2003 Camry XLE V6 . Also check head gasket and coolant needs to be replaced. Also check the VTC oil cooler hose and make sure its metal.

At 11 years old price is too high even with low miles. All fluids need to be changed because of age.

good grief. The thicker oil causes the tensioner not to operate properly when the tensioner is designed for thinner oil I'm out of here........

I agree let's make two separate sites: BITOGthin.com and BITOGthick.com Put 100w in yours if you want. I am using what the manufacture recommends

Its long term use of non recommend weight of oil that can cause a problem

Some timing chain tensioners and VTEC solenoids and other engine components require 20w to work properly.

42 inch deck too small for 1.5 acres. get at least a 48"