99 Toyota Camry

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/99-Toyota-Camry-Radiator-Complete-DRY-ftopict219167.html (99 Toyota Camry Radiator Complete DRY)
Hi Experts, I made a big mistake today. I forgot to check the Radiator coolant and it is complete dry. The Heat Meter went all the way to RED.steam is coming from the engine. After cooling the engine i filled the Radiator with Coolant but still the Heat meter is up to red and Steam coming from the..
« Sounds like you should take it to a mechanic to help you figure out where it all went and assess the extent of the damage caused by overheating. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/99-Toyota-Camry-Radiator-Complete-Dry-Help-ftopict219168.html (99 Toyota Camry Radiator Complete Dry Please Help)
Hi Experts, I made a big mistake today. I forgot to check the Radiator coolant and it is complete dry. The Heat Meter went all the way to RED.steam is coming from the engine. After cooling the engine i filled the Radiator with Coolant but still the Heat meter is up to red and Steam coming from the..
« I just changed out my radiator on a 1995 4 Cyl. But that was the radiator core leaking. Maybe you have a failed thermostat. Mine was located in the TOP HOSE next to the connection to the engine. I d.. »
« I'm not the expert but here's what I did a years ago, drain all the water out of your system. There's a plug under your radiator somewhere and you have to unscrew that to drain your radiator. Do not.. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/99-Toyota-Camry-Coolant-ftopict219488.html (99 Toyota Camry Coolant Question)
Hi guys, I just had the New Radiator couple days ago and the coolant in the reservoir is 1/4 of the tank and it is green. I went to the auto store to purchase coolant. he gave me the yellow one which will mix with all models and all colors.Also he said i need to mix it with water.? is that true.? ..
« Generally, coolant is diluted with water. Read the directions on the container to know how much to water to dilute it with. It is best to use distilled water (costs about 75 cents per gallon at a .. »
« The Prestone All-Makes comes either pre-mixed with 50% distilled water or full strength. Do use only distilled water with this if the label calls for it. The "green coolant" is likely the traditiona.. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/99-toyota-camry-LE-control-ftopict222260.html (my 99 toyota camry LE is out of control!!)
hi everyone, I bought the 99 toyota camry in 2004, and it was running smooth till a year later where I had to replace the vapor pressure sensor at the dealer. However, starting in May this year, the maintenance signal kept showing up, and i ended up brought it to a body shop and... 5/15 : replace ..
« Do you have access to an OBDII code reader? They will lend you one for free at some auto parts stores in the US, or you can buy one for $150 or so. Read the codes and tell us what they are. Som.. »
« I meant to reply on this message board, but i think i click the wrong link and it sent to your email. sorry about that. but yea, the code is PO446, got it from the dealer invoice and it's also the s.. »
« This is not a code you need to attend to right away. Basically, you're venting a bit of gasoline vapour to the atmosphere but you can drive with this condition indefinitely. I don't recall your or.. »
« hmmm.... so that code means the car is burning a bit of extra gas?? weird that both the shop and the dealer didn't catch that, and do you also know approximately, how much to fix this problem? thanks »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/Drive-belt-ftopict235606.html (Drive belt question)
I have a 99 Toyota Camry with 68K mileage. The dealer told me that the drive belt is very thin, and I need to change a new one, plus the timing belt. I didn't find anywhere in the maintenance manual that suggested me to change the drive belt, but found the timing belt needs to be changed at 80K. S..
« Drive belt "thin"? Does the dealer know what he/she is talking about? If you go to Toyota's web site, you should find that the timing belt needs to be changed 6 years or 90K miles, which ever comes .. »
« Thanks for the information. You are right, the maintenance guide suggests 90K for timing belt replacement. I remembered the dealer told me some number in mm about the drive belt to illustrate how th.. »
« The Gates website has some pictures as to what worn V-belts look like. Most belts today are "v-ribbed" or Micro-V as Gates calls them. For Micro-V wear, see: However, belts DO NOT wear like br.. »
« Thanks so much for these pointers! Very appreciate it. I'll make an appointment with a different dealer to see what they would find out. »