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K8Canb

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  • Birthday 10/31/1941

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    2005 Camry Altise V6

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    Canberra

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  1. Thanks for everyone who replied about the Camry tyres. I have bought Bridgestone Turranza T001 from Costco Canberra. I am happy with the performance and handling. k8canb
  2. Hello Trentmeyer, Thanks for your reply and suggestion. I will go and look at the Yokahama C.Drive tyers. A mate of mine suggested Bridgestone Potenza or Turranza tyres, as they provide good wet weather as well as dry weather performance. There are some deals going on about car tyres; if one buy three tyres then fourth tyre comes free. That means four for the prize of three. Can someone let me if this is a real deal or usual promotion to get the sales? k8canb
  3. Thanks for your reply John Su, I am not very familier with TOYO Proxes 4 and did Google search. http://www.productreview.com.au/p/toyo-proxes-4.html After reading the experiences of people I am not sure whether I should buy these tyres. The experiences are very mixed and it is hard to make a decision. I will wait for few more suggestions and then make my decision. Thanks again for your reply k8canb
  4. I live in Canberra and it is wet weather here, currently use Black Diamond tyres 205 65 15. These were cheap tyres and have lasted few years as I just drive in city with couple of trips to Sydney. The current tyres still have small threads but they have started slipping at the start as well as during turns. Please recommend me best tyres for safety as well as low noise. The cost is not a problem but durability, performance and low noise are required. Also like to know your experience in buying car tyres from COSTCO. Thanks in advance k8canb
  5. Thanks for your repl, your explanation about managing effect on speedometre problems by choosing appropriate profile of tires to suit increased diameter of rims was interesting. Few years back I had made some enquiries with Canberra Toyota about stock alloy wheels for my Camry, I was shocked to see the price quated, it was something like $300 per OEM rim and that is why I did not go for alloy rims. I have not decided about buying from Ebay yet. Thanks again for the reply k8canb
  6. Thanks for your reply Jeffy. I am a mature age person and 15 inch wheels should be ok for me. I wanted to know why a Toyota dealer is selling OEM wheels so cheap? I am sure OEM wheels will cost much more than $410 for a set of 4 rims with centre caps and nuts. If I change to 16 inch wheels, my speedometer will not read correct speed I think. I know people upgrade to higher diameter wheels, in such cases how they manage to know correct road speed? Is there any adjustment to make speedometer reascorrect road speed? Hope to hear from others as well. k8canb
  7. Ballarat Toyota are selling on Ebay 15 x 6.5 alloy wheels to suit Camery MCV36R the price for a set of four wheels (Rims), Centre Caps and wheel nuts is $410 including shipping Australia wide. These rims and included parts are brand new original Toyota (Atlas.brand). http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-CAMRY-COROLLA-ALTAS-ALLOY-WHEELS-SET-OF-4-15-X-6-5-/201187709313?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed7b8d181 I was very tempted to buy a set for my 2005 Camry Altise and like to know your thoughts on this offer. I am wondering why these rims are being sold so cheap by a Toyota dealer? Any catch in this deal? Thanks in advance. k8canb
  8. Hi There are a number of wreckers in Canberra and Queenbeyan, try them and chances are one of them may have a towbar to suit your car. Some of them may even fit the tow bar to your car. If you want a new one then it is better not to go to your local Toyota dealer as OEM tow bars are expenssive. You may like to try after market ones like Hayman Reese or similar from local auto part shops. Hope this helps. k8canb
  9. Hi Applegarth, Thanks for the reply, my Vienta is 1995 model is my second car (I also have Camry Altise 2005) and the rubber induction tube has lasted 17 years, yes the rubber parts do get brittle due to sun and Canberra cold winter and eventually crack. I bought a third party new tube from eBay and replaced myself, it is straight forward job without any dramas. k8canb
  10. Hi all My Vienta 1995 model has suddenly developed a crack around the hose clip on engine side. At the movement I have wrapped tape and it is holding. I should replace it and it appear a simple job, however, I have noticed that air filter end is fixed to the engine bay which will not move with the engine. This will introduce some strain on the air induction hose, also while removing the air filter; the induction hose is strained again, resulting in eventual crack around the hose clip. I would like to know: 1. How long the hose lasts in normal use? 2. Any special care need to be taken while renewing this hose? 3. Any care need to be taken to preserve the life of this hose? 4. Finally how much this hose may costs? Thanks in advance. K8canb
  11. Thanks for your informative reply Andrew357. It is surprising that The Australian Financial Review got it wrong. However, here is the URL which I first read the news: http://www.afr.com/p...rjRm8SRTDJnygVO
  12. I just now read in today Australian Financial Review that Toyota Australia is recalling some 70,000 locally-made Camry, Camry hybrids and Aurions built between October 2011 and July 2012. Anyone know about the reason for the recall? K8canb
  13. Looks like you mixed up the word pads for rotars. I guess you meant "Best to always machine rotars when replacing pads." K8canb
  14. Not really answering the question there. Castrol GTX3 was a mineral base oil, whereas Mobil 1 is a fully synthetic. The price range is completely different and does not really help the OP out if he is wanting something like Castrol GTX3. On topic K8Canb, it appears Castrol have dropped the GTX3 and simply replaced the naming with their GTX Modern Engine range. Having a look at the specifications for the oil, the newer GTX Modern Engine oil meets and exceeds the specification of the GTX3 oil. So in that case, if you can't find any left over stock of the GTX3, you would be fine moving to the GTX Modern Engine. For further information, you can compare the two here: GTX 3: http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_australia/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/g/GTX3_B1768_04.doc GTX Modern Engine: http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/9981_GTX_15W-40_467161_2010_09.pdf Thanks for informative reply DJKOR. I was also considering Penrite which is 50% mineral oil and 50% synthetic. My car has done about 106000 kms and going for full synthetic may not be a good idea. Thanks again for the reply. K8canb
  15. I have been using Caltex GTX3 in my 1995 (3VZFE) and 2005 (1MZFE) Camrys. Now a days I do not see this oil anymore in shops. Just wondering whether Caltex stopped selling this oil? What is the equilent oil ifI need to buy? Thanks in advance. K8canb
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