Service to a 1996 Camry V6

I do my own work to my car, and as I figure things out regarding my car I will put more information about it here.

All these links are for my 1996 Camry V6 LE.

A few important tidbits about this vehicle.
  • The body style is basically identical for the 1992-1996 Camry regardless of model
  • The engine for my vehicle is the 1MZ-FE (more about it later). It is the same V6 engine used in the Toyota Avalon and Camry as well as the Lexus ES300 from 1994-1996 models. It appears that the V6 engine for 1992-1993 was the 3VZ-FE. The 2.2L L4 engine which is the standard equipment is the 5S-FE. There is not going to be much talk about the L4 engine here.
Here are some specifications on the 1MZ-FE engine collected from a variety of sites:
  • 2995cc DOHC (Dual Overhead Cam) 24 valve V6.
  • Engine type: PFI (Port Fuel Injection)
  • Power: 200HP (149kW) @ 5200RPM
  • Torque: 214 lb-ft (290Nm) @ 4400RPM
  • At least partly aluminum (more on this later). Weight: 401 pounds.1
1Source: Automotive Industries, October 1993

And finally, the links:

Wait, what links?

I hope to be writing about the following:
  • (All 1992-1996) Front (Passenger and Driver) interior door trim removal gotchas.
  • (V6 1992-1996) Replacing and inspecting the brakes (4 wheel disc... Sorry L4 owners)
  • (V6 1992-1996) Simple oil change making a huge mess

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