How long do they last.

Hi, I have a 4cyl 2.4 ltr Auto1995 CAMRY. I purchased it new. its at 67000miles.

Its still on the original silencer and battery. only changed brake pads and timing belt at 60000 from originals.

But is it time to start to replace other things for reliability. Would it be best to maybe change brake pipes and flexibles.

Other belts in engine compartment.

What's the general thought on " how long these things last" I have been overwhelmed by the CAMRYs reliability. I would like to keep it that way.

I am 70 years old now and just want us to get old together lol.

Cheers Johnny UK.

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Johnny Melvin
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Usually the other belts are changed with the timing belt, but they're fairly simple to replace. Twist them over to examine the underside, if hardened or more than minor surface cracking replace them. They're inexpensive enough, simplest to just change at 60,000 mile timing belt intervals then you know they're always good. Most of the items you're questioning are checked in the "inspection" phase of general maintenance. Rigid brake lines only if rusted or damaged. Flexible brake lines can be examined for swelling or cracking. Radiator and heater hoses for softness or swelling - usually these are quite durable and can last a long time. The Haynes repair manual gives maintenance guidelines. You check the exhaust system fasteners for tightness, the seat mounting points, the larger fasteners on the chassis front and rear. The primary items you need to monitor to make the car last (and replace as needed to insure they're clean and free of contaimination) are the fluids: Brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid (separate differential if your car has one), engine oil and filter. Far as replacing other items, usually you'll want to replace gaskets and seals with the next timing belt change. Valve cover gasket, distributor O-ring, crankshaft, oil pump and camshaft seals, spark plug tube seals, PCV valve and grommet, (by the way your original spark plugs are due for replacement now). Would also change spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor with the next timing belt.

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Daniel M. Dreifus

, distributor cap and rotor with the next timing belt.

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to answer.

Interesting on the " Time to change plugs now" Well over the years I had 2 x MK1 MR2s and 1x MK2 MR2 they were all fitted with that platinum plug I think 64k miles change.

After my first 500 mile free service on the CAMRY the platinum plugs mysteriously changed into non standard plugs. My Toyota service garage told me that Platinum plugs were never fitted to CAMRYs. But every time I get my A or B service done , they miss the plugs. As of course CAMRYS have platinum fitted as standard.

Wonder who's car they are still in ?.

Thanks again.

Johnny UK.

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Johnny Melvin

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My 91 CAMRY V6 is at just under 59k miles and uses those platinum plugs. Been serviced by a dealership for its entire lifetime. If a dealership were ever to install other than Platinum plugs, I would be more than annoyed.

Unfortunately, I am presently experiencing other problems, with this car .....

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Vince

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