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On 11/29/2023 at 3:55 AM, Tony Prodigy said:

Not good for an engine to only have 80K on it.

It sounds to me like a big end knock. That engine is done. 

It may have had a very bad service history, sludge build up, loss of oil pressure or blocked oil pick up starving the bearings of oil.

You'll know for sure when it's torn down. I hope you could share those images if you ever replace the engine.

Sorry for the late replies. Yes will do, Im in the process of buying a 2grfe engine block and once the original engine is to be lifted down I'll investigate the culprit of the problem and share some pics of its internals 

On 11/21/2023 at 5:59 PM, ozieagle said:

Hi,

Check the exhaust system, to see if a hanger has failed and the pipes are hitting the body, somewhere.

Herb

I already checked it underneath but its not the exhaust hanger unfortunately 

Links:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmAcvhems0v7hKwKO2S45_6jTysrU47M/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JuXMLKqy3ifIBPxb0zWxp68QggSpxMwD/view?usp=drivesdk

Greetings to all!

I would like to have your opinions regarding this knocking sound or clunking sound  (I posted the link of the video) on my 2008 camry 3.5 v6 with 80,000 km. The sound happened recently and it was consistent with the rpm (the higher the revs the speed of the clunking sound is simultaneous to it), sometimes upon first start up the clunking sound is absent and its was not audible but as the car reaches optimal temp and there's some load in it the sound appears. I have already changed the oil but the problem is still subsiting and I have consulted with all the mechanics (they've done extensive diagnosis to locate the sound) within my locality regarding it and they all opined that it is an internal issue (like the bearings or rods). But upon using the car yesterday I was baffled, since the clunking noise was not apparent even if I revved the car to 3k on load on the street (beyond 4k there's some clunking sound). I have accepted the fact that I might be needing a new engine and I'm in the process of dividing my budget for it. Any opinions or comments regarding it that might help?

Thankyou so much in advance 

Link:

20230929_200942.mp4

Greetings once again,  I was wondering if I should lubricate this u joint under the steering wheel with white lithium grease in order to make my steering wheel feel lighter? (attached pic has the reference), I got curious from a recent post here in lieu of such, thankyou so much

11 hours ago, Tony Prodigy said:

What does your mechanic have to say ?

Does a scan indicate any issue misfire issues ? Possibility of a faulty coil ??

You may also have a head gasket issue. That's a long shot but worth doing a cooling system pressure test.

Fuel injectors could also be a possibility too. 

I'll try to do a diagnosis with my mechanic over the weekend and i'll update you all with its developments. In your own opinion, could a fuel injector cleaner bottle be useful for our aurions?

On 3/12/2023 at 4:17 AM, Tony Prodigy said:

It's a difficult thing to process not being able to see the car. After re reading your opening post, I suspect what you are describing is a rough engine idle rather than rather than a manifestation of a vibration via engine mounts etc..

I don't see how your transmission could be the cause of the vibration if no work had been performed on it previous to the issue arising. If there WAS work done to the transmission, then yes this can be a potential problem if it's over or under filled. You did state that your car has only done 75K Klms, which isn't high enough to warrant the auto transmission service and at this stage I'm assuming it's still on it's factory fill. Being factory filled, there should be no discrepancy with regards to fluid level, hence normal operation, which leads me to believe there is a minor issue at the engine.

It's possibly what your mechanic said, a cam position sensor or either, bad spark plugs, ignition coil or a vacuum leak somewhere. How has your fuel economy been ??

Just a few things to think about as we have no service history for this vehicle from you.

Hello and I am grateful for your response,  I already resolve my camshaft position sensor problem by replacing the sensor itself, and there was work already done with the transmission by replacing its filter and doing the drain and refill procedure altogether. Right now the rough idle while in gear is still subsisting 

On 3/10/2023 at 4:15 PM, DanielFi said:

Hi peoples, I had a strange similar phenomenon in my 2010 touring after changing the ATF fluid for some Penrite that was suitable for the vehicle. Its a long shot, though when stopped in drive, mostly at lights, waiting to go. I would slip into neutral ( I know you should not do this unless you know its going to be a while waiting), but the vibration stopped. 

The solution was not calculating the correct ATF refill plus some? When I drained the fluid from the pan I was lucky to get three liters, so I put in three liters, and this problem occurred.

I did some research on non toyota and toyota  with this problem and found I had to top up the ATF fluid to about 500-1L and the vibration lessened considerably at stop. After changing the fluid. The amount you get out does not equal the amount you should put in - apparently.

 

The vibration through  the steering wheel may also be the steering uni joint at the firewall needs liquid regrease to stop this. Common on Camrys in a similar year. Some times mine that I have not done this to feels clicky or vibrates funny from the wheel when I turn, or when from full lock. At the idle play zone in the wheel also. Hard to explain really. 

The aurion has a universal joint? I haven't seen it underneath the car, perhaps it could be a culprit also in regards of my heavy steering could you help me out to locate it, thank you in advance

Greetings once again! I would like to get your opinions or tips regarding upgrading my tailights of my xv40, can i reuse the old socket?, and what bulb do i need for the 2009-2011 tailights?, thankyou so much in advance

Just an update, i manage to clear the problem by replacing the camshaft sensor bank 1 sensor b, was quite a tough job reaching the sensor near the firewall but nevertheless, succeded in eliminating the trac, vsc, and engine lights, been driving it for a week now and hopefully its truly fixed

Thanks alot sir @campbeam I'll make sure to also watch the vid that you sent me

Update: upon meticulous research from all the data i could  gather from the net, i sufficiently concluded that it might be a normal characteristics for 2grfe to have this occurrence, I Iet my 2 mechanics to inspect the car especially the engine mount and struts but they found no reason to replace it since it is in a good condition, its weird that this problem has to do with the outside temperature, as the vibration shall be more felt in a certain temperature. Changing gas stations didn't do the trick,  i did replace my atf filter and atf fluid but to no avail, even the steering fluid replacement did not alleviate the problem. So i guess i have to live with till i can save up for a 2nd hand is350.

Greetings! 

I have a 2008 camry 2grfe 6 speed a/t, while driving along the highway the dash  lighted up suddenly with engine,  trac, and vsc warnings, so i hooked up my code reader and a p0365 was diagnosed, honestly the p0365 didn't affect the car's driving characteristic (or I just don't know?) Have anyone of you encountered this code,  and it's it safe to drive while this code is appearing all the time, thanks in advance

Thank you for your inputs guys, well I just got this car from a relative (I’m the 2nd owner basically) and it’s service records is quite hard to reach from the Toyota dealer (they said that it will take some processing in order to obtain its record after demanding it from them and the such) but my relative said that the ATF wasn’t changed since day one from the dealer. My aforementioned problems seldom occurs tho. It doesn’t make any noises in changing gears but it jolts. 

My question also, if changing the transmission fluid (considering the fact that it wasn’t changed since day one (14 years) from the factory) will do damage?, while I was researching there were some who opined in this forum that fluid that was not changed that long should not be replaced due to the probability that the transmission will be damaged per se from the new fluid that will be poured in.

Hello, this is my first time making threads like this, but this forum immensely helps me to service and acquire tips for my 2008 Camry 3.5q (Philippine model), I am from the Philippines and I actually daily drive this Toyota Camry of mine everyday and I would love to preserve this car for longevity since it is really a good car in my opinion hoping it will do service for me for a longtime. Well my tranny kinda acts weird when it is shifting into 2nd gear like it is jolting when transitioning to 2nd gear, and when I step on the gas and subsequently remove my foot it actually flares (fyi I have a Fujita cold air intake if that helps). Kinda scared if this transmission will give up on me on a busy road or highway, hence I really need your help guys, thank you in advance (71236 km on the clock).