What to do if your Toyota Camry has an oil leak?
The oil may continue to migrate down to the oil pan which may give the illusion that the oil pan gasket requires replacement. Applying silicone-gasket-maker material onto the valve cover gasket, a trick I’ve seen tried often, does not work, and oil will continue to leak.
Where is the valve plug on a Toyota Camry?
The rubber coating on the valve cover/cylinder head plug (located to the right of the engine when facing the engine), has shrunk or cannot maintain a good seal. Toyota added this plug when they replaced their camshaft-driven ignition distributor system with solid-state coil packs.
How do you remove a gas cylinder cover?
Using a 30 mm socket, unbolt the four 30 mm hold-down nuts/rings. The valve cover can now be removed. The rubber gasket may be slightly fused to the cylinder head; using a pry tool will ease removal. Two 10 mm bolts retain the plug cap. Remove the two bolts. Pry the cap off using a thin-tipped screwdriver.
The oil may continue to migrate down to the oil pan which may give the illusion that the oil pan gasket requires replacement. Applying silicone-gasket-maker material onto the valve cover gasket, a trick I’ve seen tried often, does not work, and oil will continue to leak.
What kind of problems does a Toyota Camry have?
The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension. “ball joint started making noises.
How to find out if your Toyota Camry is reliable?
Please call Member Services at 1-800-333-0663 Known for its compliant ride, quiet cabin, and coddling passenger accommodations, the Camry offers smooth, dependable transportation skewed toward comfort and convenience.
Are there any recalls on the 2014 Toyota Camry?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2014 Toyota Camry has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls