20 Most Recent 2005 Toyota Camry Solara - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Is there fluid in the reservoir or is it black plastic? Any pictures?

Lots of pictures & You Tube Video on that Google your vehicle questions, The internet has more than you could ever find time to read, understand or have equipment & tools for

get a pro full flush or only 1/3 the ATF will be changed. drop pan, (huge flood if no drain plug) replace filter. put back new gasket with pan. (add drain plug now if missing) connect full flush system to lines on trans. turn on flush sys. then follow instructions on said system. the DIY way (done many a time. is same but add in back the same exact oil drained then drive 10 miles. drain/fill again,(plug pull) if not pink repeat until ATF looks pink/red, or till tummy feels happy.

only slow starts,??? runs prefect, the CEL is not stuck on driving? CHeck engine light out , driving????? are you doing the full 60,000 mile tune up list or just spark plugs..... bad fuel, car sits for months on end? running summer fuel in winter? who cold is it, 70F in key west or -50F in Alaska. we have not a clue.

short answer , no. (if stock) (door ajar switch) long? stock car, stock speakers? see body section in the FSM or here at alldata http://www.scantool.net/software/alldata-diy-1-month-subscription.html

You have a lot of issues. Let me take each on one by one...

Front control arm bushings: In a word, unbelievable.
Maybe on a 1991 Camry, but not an 05 with 50 K miles. Nope. I would have to see it to believe it. I have YET to change any on any Camry 2000 and up. They simply do not fail. They might "look" bad, but I seriously doubt that they are bad. I have answered a question identical to this previously here at FixYA, and I had the golden opportunity to examine the exact vehicle in question, the owner and I were within 50 miles of each other. Same story, same diagnosis. She didn't need the repair, either. Besides, if they WERE bad, you would have SEVERE control issues with the steering, and tire wear of epic proportions. If you have neither of those 2 mentioned issues, you don't need the replacements.
Save your money.

Regarding the front brakes: The pads "sticking" in the brackets is unfortunately a common problem. The pads rust a bit, and they seize, and uneven wear is a normal result of the pads being "stuck". Personally, I think 320 dollars is a lot of money to just change the pads...The parts are like 53 dollars, and the labor is about an hour. I charge approx 145 dollars to replace ft pads, and I charge 20 bucks to clean and adjust the rear brakes.
Best advice: Go find another dealership. This one wants to rob you.

I have the exact same circumstance... Same year everything. Would love to hear what you learn!

If the RPM is higher at any particular speed than before, the only cause could be that the transmission is slipping. Things like O2 sensors, Catalytic converters, fuel treatments, etc. have absolutely nothing to do with incresed engine (input) speed to axle (output) speed ratios.

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The 3.3 litre Solara V6 has a timing belt.
This belt is recommended to be replaced every 90,000 miles.
Please feel free to comment back if you have any other questions.
Hope this helps, and Thanks for Choosing FixYa.

EVERY 90,000 MILES OR 72 MONTHS ON A 3.3 ENGINE
2.4 DIESEL 100,000 MILES