Hi,
I just purchased a 2013 Toyota Camry SE 2.5L I4 automatic with 103,000 miles. What services should I do to car to ensure I get the most from the car? Should I change the transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, air intake filter, cabin filter, clean TB, MAF sensor?
If I clean TB and MAF sensor how do I reset idle safely with push button start?
Thanks.
What services were previously done before - do you know? Otherwise, if you don’t know, I would say at 103,000 miles to perform the engine oil change, transmission ATF change (drain and fill with filter change), coolant, brake fluid change, air filter/cabin filter. Also, cross-check with your owner’s manual for anything else. You can hold off on the TB/MAF for now unless you suspect issues with how the engine runs. Be sure from this point onward you are on top of your engine oil and transmission ATF fluid changes; engine/transmission fluid changes are relatively cheap compared to a new engine/transmission.
Don't touch the sensors.
I wouldn't open the TB unless the engine was running poorly, or you had too much fuel consumption.
If the ATF was never changed, do that and the filter.
Yes coolant if it was never done.
Test the brake fluid with a hygrometer.
Engine air filter can be visually inspected. Same with cabin filter.
You should have had a mechanic check it out before you purchased it and have them check everything (engine, transmission, the oil, and all the fluids).
If you don't have service records indicating that these have been done, here's a list:
Clean the MAF sensor and throttle body;
Check/or change engine and cabin air filters;
Oil change;
Coolant flush or drain and fill;
Transmission fluid exchange (drain and fill, with or without dropping the pan and changing the filter);
Check the brake pads for wear, inspect the rotors and calipers. Do a brake flush;
Check the condition of the tires, and the spare. A spare more than six years old is potentially dangerous. Inflate whatever spare to correct PSI.
Tires more than six years old aren't safe. Check the depth of existing tires.
Be aware that wheel bearings may be an issue, sooner rather than later.
Look underneath the car for leaks, rust, loose connections, etc.
And, if you're so inclined, get a reasonable OBDII reader (such as a Blue Driver or MX Plus) that shows enhanced diagnostics/mode6/live data, and run a check every couple of months. It will give you valuable clues about emerging problems BEFORE, in many cases, the check engine light comes on.
Congratulations and Good Luck.
But now that you own it, you need a good diagnostic mechanic the go through it thoroughly. Then heed his (or her) advice.
