Toyota Camry Solara 2003 test drive - 2008
Modest frame diamond
Cars are similar to people: some immediately attract attention with an unusual appearance, loud speech, gestures, others like particles of a faceless crowd. But how often the shocking covers the void, and the true attractiveness is hidden behind gray clothes. The appearance of Toyota-Kami in the twentieth body cannot be called a memorable typical offspring of the soap generation of the end of the last century. However, the number of fans of this model is growing steadily. Reliable and comfortable Camry, with a huge trunk, is good for everyday trips, and for travel, and for front trips. It will not fall apart on the lane, and the standard electric package with heated seats and climate control will allow you to forget about the ordinary appearance and the rustic upholstery of the cabin. This car is for those who value reliability and comfort. Genealogy with geography
In Russia, the twenties began to be officially sold shortly after the start of production (see from the history of the model), but a lot of them came to us the other way, since the model was released on three continents. If the VIN of the car begins with JT, the place of his birth of Japan (it was such officially sold with us), 4T1 means Kentukki (USA), and 6t Alton (Australia). The luxury version of Avalon was also produced in Kentukki, and the coupe and convertible Solar were made in the Canadian Cambridge, its Vin begins with 2T1.
Apart from the burning Lithuanian shifts, then the most problematic machines sometimes come from America. Remember how the drivers say to the gas station at the gas station in their films: fill the full tank, check the candles and oil!. The cheap mineral water, which the Americans pour into their monsters, coking, destroys forced selective assembly engines, channels are clogged, rings lie. Especially in three -liter six: with a similar diet, this engine may require repair after 60100 thousand km. Therefore, when buying such a car, it is worth at least checking compression, and it is better to inspect the insides of the cylinders using an endoscope. A good version of a car that has arrived from Scandinavia. Here, in the standard equipment, heating the engine with external power (from the outlet in the garage) and the near light during the day.
Assortment of two dishes
The choice of engines from the buyer Camry is small: a 2.2-liter four or the mentioned three-liter V6. If you want a manual box, you are doomed to a weaker motor six were released only with a machine gun. The latter also registered in Solar and in Avalon. The choice of the body is even more modest: there is no station wagon among the left -handed Camries of this generation.
With a regular change in oil and filters, the motors do not require much attention. The first large expenses with 100 thousand km: it is time to replace the drive belts and timing belts, prevent the nozzles prophylactically, check the valve gaps. Original belts regularly nurse the due date, and when the valves are broken, they do not bend, so some travel to the stop of the belt breaks about 160 thousand km. Of course, you will have to get to the elementary to the house, so it is still not known what is cheaper. When replacing the belt, you do not need to change the rollers, but for the mileage of 200 thousand km, both rollers and a pump are needed. On the fours, it may be required earlier, by 100150 thousand km. A worn bearing gives itself a noise. However, immediate intervention is not necessary here. Forms of timing, as a rule, do not go to 200 thousand km; They are regulated by washers, as in an eight.
The oil consumption in all engines rarely exceeds 0.1 liters per 1000 km. Prior to the replacement of piston rings and oil-cutting caps, in a line engine to overpower 250300 thousand km, and V-shaped more than 300 thousand km. In favor of a very successful design of the six, it also says that in charged versions it was shot twenty more from her. The same motor was inherited by the next generation of Camry. A cunning recirculation system with a temperature sensor of exhaust gases, like all engine control elements, works flawlessly. Without complications, Russian gasoline and nozzles digest Russian gasoline. Outplanes will have to be changed only candles, more often on a 2.2 liter engine (though on a three -liter for this you will have to disassemble a half -motor). Conventional candles serve no more than 20 thousand km, platinum (most often on the motor 3.0 l) 6070 thousand km, which is still much less than 100 thousand.
It is not forbidden to wash the engine, but before starting, be sure to dry the ignition coils, candle wires and a generator. The standard protection of the motor compartment will protect only from dirt, but it is not necessary to strengthen it with a steel hug of Carter is not very afraid of blows.
According to the regulations
The clutch of surprises does not present 150,200 thousand km and changes the set. The machine only requires updating 75W90 oil (Castrol TAF-X) every 40 thousand km (from there only about 1/3 of the nominal volume is merged). You do not need to replace the filter in the automatic transmission. With the same interval, we also change the oil in mechanics.
Circules with entire covers serve more than 200 thousand km, bearings of the front and rear hubs of about 100 thousand. Disk brakes on all wheels, back in disks drums for a handbrake pads (as on Opel or Mercedes). Examination indicators here are acoustic (bent plate on the inner block), which is why trouble -free ones. To get rid of the brake creak, it is enough to lubricate the moving parts of the caliper with copper lubricant and, of course, check whether the antiques plates are in place. The front wheels serve 60100 thousand km, the rear is about one and a half times longer.
The steering tips are almost eternal, but the hinges of the rods can be worn out to 100 thousand km. The rake itself works without complaints, only 200 thousand km can appear on the steering shaft oil seal. It is easy to replace it. So that the GUR serves longer, every 80 thousand km, it is worth changing the working liquid atf dexron III. To do this, disconnect the return from the tank and lower the hose into a suitable container. Having hung the front axis, we start the motor and, while the assistant twists the steering wheel, add the fresh liquid into the tank, making sure that the air does not get into the system.
Musical cups
One of the weaknesses of the Camry suspension until 1999 of the release of the upper support cup of the front rack. The knock of the support is clearly heard, despite the good sound insulation. Pulling the nut helps for a long time, you can overcome the disease only by changing the details. News work without complaints. The shock absorbers themselves live 100150 thousand km.
After 3040 thousand km, you may have to change the bushings of the pine stability stabilizer. The stabilizer racks hold up to 100 thousand km, the supports are even more durable than 150,200 thousand km, and the silent blocks will survive the car.
In front and rear wheels, only convergence and collapse are regulated, the caster here is set constructively, so when buying, be sure to check all the corners. It is best to exhibit them on the company service, if only because new details may be required, for example, adjusting eccentrics for the rear suspension. In used cars, they sometimes acidify tightly.
A diagnostician for itself The Japanese still believe that among the buyers of their cars there are many who want to, if not repair, then at least independently diagnose the car. Therefore, they leave such an opportunity to everyone who has a paper clip and a list of malfunctions at hand. By closing the diagnostic connector, you can interview engine control systems and gearbox, ABS and airbags.
Perhaps the only characteristic malfunction of the Camry electrical equipment failure of the heating of the seats. In the dealer technical center, the heating element will be replaced separately. You can remove the battery without fears, remember only that at the time of its connection and disconnecting, the ignition should be off. Coaking is not forbidden.
In the kit, the car is attached to three main keys and one service that cannot be opened a glove compartment.
From the history of the model
1996. In October, the fourth-generation sedan is represented. Gasoline engines, 4 valves per cylinder: P4, 5S-FE index 2.2 liters, 96 kW/131 l. With.; V6, 1MZ-FE index 3.0 liters, 140 kW/190 l. With. Gearboxes M5 (2.2 l) or A4, front drive. For the US market, the first generation of Toyota-Avalon (since 1994) with a V6 gasoline engine, 1MZ-Fe 3.0 liter, 143 kW/195 liters continues. With.
1998. A new compartment of Toyota-Kamri Solar is presented, engines 2.2 and 3.0 liters are inherited from the base model. The Avalon model received new 3-liter engines with a capacity of 149 kW/203 liters. With. and 147 kW/200 l. With. For California (with low exhaust toxicity).
year 2000. The second generation of Toyota-Avalon: the power of the 1MZ-FE engine is increased to 154 kW/210 liters. With. Easy restyling Camry: moldings, optics have changed. A convertible is presented on the basis of the SOLAR compartment.
year 2001. Toyota-Kamiri fifth generation.
Anatoly Sukhov
A source: The magazine "Driving"
