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songlaigang

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Since: Nov 01, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 4:39 pm
Post subject: How to Change engine oil in home
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I just bought a 1999 toyota camry. The engine oil was black. it seems
that the engine oil need to be replaced as soon as possible. By reading
the posts here, I decided switch to a syenthetic oil which is better
than the mineral oil. I bought Mobile 1.
How can I change oil by myself?
Can anybody here give me some graph or detailed instruction?
Where can I find the oil displacement valve?
I am a new toyota camry owner, I need your generous help.

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Mark A3

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:00 pm
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<songlaigang.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I just bought a 1999 toyota camry. The engine oil was black. it seems
> that the engine oil need to be replaced as soon as possible. By reading
> the posts here, I decided switch to a syenthetic oil which is better
> than the mineral oil. I bought Mobile 1.
> How can I change oil by myself?
> Can anybody here give me some graph or detailed instruction?
> Where can I find the oil displacement valve?
> I am a new toyota camry owner, I need your generous help.
>

There is an oil drain plug underneath the car. Check the owners manual for
details. You also need to change the oil filter.

If you don't have an owners manual, go to your library and see if you can
find information in a Chilton's, or other car repair manual.

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Don Fearn

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 8:24 pm
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I coulda sworn songlaigang DeleteThis @gmail.com typ'd:

>I just bought a 1999 toyota camry. The engine oil was black. it seems
>that the engine oil need to be replaced as soon as possible. By reading
>the posts here, I decided switch to a syenthetic oil which is better
>than the mineral oil. I bought Mobile 1.
>How can I change oil by myself?

Easy-peasy. Drain out the old oil, replace the old filter, put in then
new oil.

>Can anybody here give me some graph or detailed instruction?

The drain plug is on the bottom of the oil pan; remove to drain and
then reinstall. The oil filter is on the side of the engine; remove
the old one and spin on the new, tightening until hand tight. The fill
hole is on the top of the engine; fill until the dipstick shows full.

>Where can I find the oil displacement valve?

There is no such thing that I know of.

>I am a new toyota camry owner, I need your generous help.

See above.

-Don (feeling generous)
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Pull down your pants and slide on the ice."

-- Sidney Freedman
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m Ransley

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:07 am
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Dont take out the trans plug, easy to do the oil but if you must ask
have a pro do it and watch the first time.
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songlaigang

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:50 am
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Thank you so much!
I appreciate your answers so much.
I will have a try.
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nospampls20021

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:29 am
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Additional suggestions:
Get a supply of oil drain plug gaskets, and use a new one each time.
They're inexpensive and help insure against leaks.
Get an oil fitler "cap" wrench to fit your filter. Goes over the top of
the filter and you loosen with a ratchet handle and extention.
If you're doing your own oil changes, let it drain for at least 45
minutes before removing the filter.
Over night is even better. Gets more old oil out, and less mess when
removing the filter.
I too, agree, do a couple of short mileage conventional oil changes
first before changing to synthetic.
May want to check auto-rx.com also.
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