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    Any reason NOT to go with Aisin TKT024 vs OEM Toyota?

    Has anyone ever had any issues using Aisin timing kits and not using OEM Toyota timing parts? This would be for my 2000 Camry V6 (1MZ-FE). I’ve purchased everything OEM up to this point and don’t mind piecing parts together over time, but I like the convenience of the “all-in-one” Aisin kit plus...
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    25% off all Genuine Toyota parts at Decatur Toyota

    For all of my fellow Toyota people.. Here’s an opportunity to buy what you need at a lower price
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    How many of you check TIR & DTV on new rotors?

    I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve been working on cars for nearly 24 years now and I have never heard of measuring a rotor’s lateral runout just until a few days ago when I came across a video on YouTube. Curious to know how many of you knew about this, or if you even check lateral runout on...
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    Centric CTEK rotor runout..

    Need your guys’s opinion on this particular rotor that I got today. I installed it onto my wheel balancer and hooked up my dial indicator. I don’t know if it’s slightly warped and would cause a pulsating condition or should I just run it? The FSM for my 2000 Camry says max runout for the rear...
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    Inspecting old brake pads/rotors to find a problem..

    I recently changed out my front brake pads and rotors on my 2000 Camry which were factory original to the car. Front pads were replaced with Advics Ultra Premium, the rotors are Centric CTEK, new OEM Toyota anti rattle clips aka hardware, and Dorman slide pin boots. I disassembled everything...
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    Advics - made in China?

    Received my front and rear pads today for the 2000 Camry. To my surprise, the rear brake set is Made in China while the fronts are Made in Japan. Was hoping that they would both be COO Japan lol. Also, the fronts don’t say “Advics” on the pads or have the wrapping like the rears do.. Gave RA...
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    Valvoline 72 hour sale - BOGO 50% off motor oil

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    Question about CV axles.. Camry specific..

    2000 Camry V6 Hey all. I just rebuilt an OEM axle that I removed from a non-wrecked Camry at the junkyard. I bought an OEM Toyota CV rebuild kit which included new inboard and outboard boots, grease packets, and boot clamps. One thing that I did not know (again this is my first Toyota) is that...
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    High mile 4.6 Ford - Ok to use heavier oil?

    I’ve spent pretty much all day researching the forum on this topic. I’ve found some rather interesting threads all the way from 2003 up to now on whether or not people have used something like 10w40 in a 4.6 modular motor. It’s 50/50 and very subjective.. My vehicle: - 2002 F150 with 226k -...
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    Fram Ultra Synthetic oil filter as of March 2024 - Is it still a good choice?

    I’ve been using Fram XG’s on all of my cars (‘02 F150, ‘01 Mustang GT, ‘00 Camry) and have had zero issues with them. How’s your recent experience with them?
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    4R70W - HARD shifts when driving uphill

    Hey guys. Today I took a 2 hour trip which ended with steep inclines to my destination (mountain area). My trans started to shift HARD when I reached the uphill roads. So hard that I thought I had gotten rear ended. The truck kept slamming into gears while driving.. The trans was rebuilt a few...
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    Are my new struts leaking? *Pics inside*

    I bought 4 new OEM Toyota struts last December for my 2000 Camry which have about 1500 miles on them so far. The rear struts are made by KYB while the fronts were made by Sachs for Toyota. Today while I had the front wheels off, I noticed weeping of oil from under the struts body clamp. Could it...
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    2000 Camry V6 - CV axle brands

    So my 2000 Camry V6 is in need of a driver side axle. I replaced the rear engine mount this weekend and while I was under there I learned that the boot had a significant cut in it. When I put a flashlight to the inside of that cut, it was dry and most if not all of the grease was filled with...
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    Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle ATF 1-Gallon $17.98 @ Amazon

    Don’t know how long it will be at this price but the regular price is $34.99 Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 GA https://a.co/d/gh1nC6G
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    A541E - Use Toyota Dex III or something else (better)?

    My owner’s manual calls for Dex III to be used in my A541E (2000 Camry V6) and Toyota seems to still carry it under part # 00718-ATF00. Before making this thread, I spent about 2 hours looking up both new and old threads on here in search of some answers but some threads seemed inconclusive...
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    Any reason to not use Advics pads over OEM Toyota?

    In my continuous mission to slowly restore my 2000 Camry, I’m now at the brakes after overhauling the entire suspension with OEM parts. I know (from recent experience) that OEM suppliers spec a lot of their parts specifically for Toyota so sometimes their offerings under their own name can be...
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    Change viscosity? High mile 4.6 2V burns oil

    I’ve been kicking around the idea of changing the viscosity of my oil. My truck (2002 F150 4.6 226k miles w/no leaks) and the reason for the decision is because my truck burns about 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart roughly every 3000’ish miles. I always use PUPS 5W20 and Fram Ultra Synthetic oil filters...
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    Consensus: Do you gap dual electrode spark plugs?

    I reading on the forums hear threads of both old and new, and there is a clear divide on this topic. This is my first time installing dual electrode plugs in my 2000 Camry V6, and the gap out of the box is not within spec per the Toyota FSM. What are your thoughts? Edit: tested 1 spark plug...
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    Need help identifying part manufacturer

    I bought front sway bar end links from my local Toyota dealership, and need help identifying the manufacturer. I know that Sankei 555 used to be the maker of these parts for Toyota in the past..
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    Hiss sound from new struts normal?

    I installed new OEM Toyota struts on my 2000 Camry roughly 500 miles ago. I noticed that whenever I drive over speed bumps, the front struts tend to make a quick “hiss” sound. I can’t for the life of me remember if this is normal or not as the rears don’t make the same noise. All of my other...
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