Good idea. Just don't run it too long without the belt...
IDK. If it's motor mounts, the parts themselves for your car are very cheap (like under $20) and the labour on my car is a couple of hours (I've done mine myself) but it does require tools and skills.
Could be. The OP didn't mention the mileage and doesn't seem to own a scanner.
Yes car stays at stable rpm at idle and is at 205000kmCaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ Is the idle stay at a stable RPM figure? I suspect motor mounts are shot but that's only if the idle RPM figure is solid.
15 years and 205k kms = motor mounts are shot. I don't know what year and engine yours is but for 2003-2008 with the 1.8L and they are $80-160 at RockAuto. The kits include four mounts - while it's possible that only one of yours is bad, the age and mileage suggests that all four would be advised and you will definitely notice a difference after the job is done (again, if this is the problem). Install on these engines can't be too difficult. But if your engine is vibrating, it will shorten the life of your exhaust system and could cause you other problems down the road - so do it.
I like your recommendation - very thorough. The only thing I would add caution to is the use of Seafoam in the crankcase - just in case it dissolves gunk that's plugging a cracked valve cover gasket (for example). A Corolla I worked on some time ago had gaskets that were quite brittle and were slightly cracked to the point that they were seeping oil. We don't know how well maintained this engine is but I know that I routinely inspect gaskets when a car passes 160k kms and I almost always find something that needs to be replaced.hightech wrote: ↑ If not motor mounts, there could be some carbon buildup in the engine. I would try the following:
- Get 2 cans of Seafoam High Mileage Motor Treatment: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/sea- ... 7809p.html
- put 1/2 the can into the engine oil crankcase
- put the 1.5 can into the fuel tank when your gas level is around 1/4 and then fill up the tank
- drive the vehicle till the tank is empty
- get an oil change done to remote any crap in the engine.
I have done this on my Camry and the engine is as smooth as can be. I have repeated this a couple times (once a year) and monitor the oil colour and change it if it gets very dark.
Other things you can do:
- Clean the Mass Airflow Sensor using this: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/crc- ... 1704p.html
- Clean the throttle body as I am sure it will be very dirty after 200K
That is a very good point. In my case, I bought the vehicle brand new in Nov 2011 and it has 205K on it now. I know the service history and have no leaks or anything going on. I don't plan on doing seafoam in the oil crankcase anymore as I have done this a few times and don't want to overdue it. Also, 0W20 synthetic oil (i.e. Toyota Brand, Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum) that is changed frequently won't leave much residue anyway as varnish levels will be very low.CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ I like your recommendation - very thorough. The only thing I would add caution to is the use of Seafoam in the crankcase - just in case it dissolves gunk that's plugging a cracked valve cover gasket (for example). A Corolla I worked on some time ago had gaskets that were quite brittle and were slightly cracked to the point that they were seeping oil. We don't know how well maintained this engine is but I know that I routinely inspect gaskets when the car passes 160k kms and I almost always find something that needs to be replaced.
I am sure you're fine - after all Toyota in 2011 probably used better quality gaskets than they did on a corolla a few years earlier. Still, it's good to do a visual inspection on gaskets even on your well-maintained plant.hightech wrote: ↑ That is a very good point. In my case, I bought the vehicle brand new in Nov 2011 and it has 205K on it now. I know the service history and have no leaks or anything going on. I don't plan on doing seafoam in the oil crankcase anymore as I have done this a few times and don't want to overdue it. Also, 0W20 synthetic oil (i.e. Toyota Brand, Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum) that is changed frequently won't leave much residue anyway as varnish levels will be very low.
I take my vehicle in for yearly maintenance inspections and the techs tell me everything looks good.CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ I am sure you're fine - after all Toyota in 2011 probably used better quality gaskets than they did on a corolla a few years earlier. Still, it's good to do a visual inspection on gaskets even on your well-maintained plant.
Awesome. Given what I've seen you post over the years, I would expect no less.
How do you know they're good? And, yes, simple motor mounts do last longer than, say, oil-filled ones and I doubt either your 2002 Camry or a Corolla have oil-filled mounts. The cheaper and lighter the car - generally - the cheaper and lighter-weight the components. The OP has a vibration at idle but the RPMs are stable. So...
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