Quick tips for a newbie

[SimonAndres]

Hi its been just over 24hours now since i last had my hands on some tools and i dont think i can last much longer. I need some help.

I have a 2004 camry sportivo, 

Model : ACV36R - DEMVKQ

Engine : 2AZ - FE

I now have time to play around and have a little fun. Yesterday changed the oil and oil filter. And after seeing how much of an improvement that was im keen for more. Any tips and tricks of things i should do would be really appreciated. Nothing too major atm but all suggestions will greatly appreciated. 

I was thinking gearbox oil next but im a newbie so any advice will help greatly. And if you could tell me what parts, oils, etc. that you use would be very very helpful

[campbeam]

Always use good quality, high specification oils. I am now using semi-synthetic and synthetic oils in all of my vehicles.. 

You should find the following URLs of interest.

http://www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5th-6th-generation-2002-2006-2007-2011/686945-official-5th-6th-gen-maintenance-thread-all-you-ever-wanted-know.html

I have the following items on my regular maintenance list:

1. Clean air filter, throttle body and idle control valve

2. Check/Clean EGR valve

3. Clean PCV valve

4. Replace power steering fluid in the reservoir

5. Check/Clean coolant overflow bottle and replace coolant

 

[trentmeyer23]

Welcome.

In future, please only create one topic per question/subject.