Brought the car used ,frist time to change oil,what after market
filters avaible and what what grade of oil I should use.I saw some
posts say its very difficult to get to the oil filter,any helpful
tips? BTW is my engine subject to sludge build up(2001 model)?

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abc lexus <lexus234 (AT) aol (DOT) com> being of bellicose mind posted:
HOPE you had the engine inspected for sludge before you bought the
car! ANY engine can sludge up when inappropriate oil servicing
occurs.
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- Philip @ Maximum Torque RPM

Get the OEM Toyota filter for that engine. It's very inexpensive and you
know what you're buying. Don't fall into the penny wise, pound foolish
trap. As for sludge, how many miles on the engine and how frequently was the
oil changed? If it's running fine now and you change the oil every 3500
miles (5000 mi synthetic oil) you'll be fine.


"abc lexus" <lexus234 (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

I'm not downplaying the importance of checking the used car out. BUT how
would you have the engine inspected? The only thing you can really do is
look thru the oil filler hole. Unless you mean getting the valve covers off
and inspecting it that way, which is ridiculous. No seller would agree to
having a mechanic tear his engine apart looking for something that probably
isn't there. Often you have no records with the car and you can only rely
on your own instincts about how the car was maintained and how it runs.

"Philip®" <1chip-state1 (AT) earthlink (DOT) net.invalid> wrote

IN the current climate of sludged V6 engines, it is NOT ridiculous at
all to remove one valve cover for sludge inspection. You would not
believe how "honest" someone can behave when dumping a problem child.
When buying used, YOU are the one who's going to have to live/pay for
the previous owner's misdeeds (if any). You are one foolish buyer to
purchase the vehicle based mostly on your "read" of the owner.
--

- Philip @ Maximum Torque RPM


In news:KigZb.362220$na.551052@attbi_s04,
Rex <Rex (AT) Bob (DOT) com> being of bellicose mind posted:

lexus234 (AT) aol (DOT) com (abc lexus) wrote in message news:<97ed3747.0402190737.50d06df2 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>...
Regarding accessing the oil filter, yes, it is somewhat cumbersome.
You first remove the plastic barrier underneath the engine--several
bolts, and no big deal. The problem comes when you have to insert your
arm to reach the oil filter, trying to avoid touching hot engine parts
along the way. The mechanic who does my oil changes wears an long
asbestos glove to avoid getting burned. It is also tricky to attach
the oil filter wrench and then turn it.
All in all, I suggest you leave the job to the pros.

I would and do believe how "honest" people behave. I deal with people a
lot. There is no such thing as an honest person. Everybody is trying to get
their money out, anyway they can. What is the current climate of sludged V6
engines? How many have you seen personally? I have bought two used vehicles
with the imfamous V6 engines, and not a hint of sludge in either one. 100k
and 150k miles. I expect them to run just as well for many more years.
In most cases you buy from a dealer who has no clue what's wrong with the
vehicle. They buy and try to resell as quickly as possible. You can't read
anything. When you are selling your Corolla, I'll come over to inspect it
and disassemble your engine to check for sludge. Afterall any engine can
have sludge in it if not maintained. Will you let me do it? Would I let a
fool buyer mess with an engine on a car that I'm selling? V6 or not HELL NO
You're one naive person if you think anybody will let you do that.

"Philip®" <1chip-state1 (AT) earthlink (DOT) net.invalid> wrote

Rex ... you ask many questions, make provocative implications , and
provide only one answer. In reality, you are a fool ... a gambler
.... to buy a used vehicle from an unknown person without taking it to
a garage for inspection. The seller who won't permit you to pay for a
3rd party inspection (a garage or dealership) is hiding something.
Move on. Seems this hits too close to home for you. Sorry.
--

- Philip @ Maximum Torque RPM


In news:scsZb.367192$na.563579@attbi_s04,
Rex <Rex (AT) Bob (DOT) com> being of bellicose mind posted:

In reality, the only real fool is one who leads a sheltered life thus
eliminating all risk from his life. What is accomplished by having fear
shape your life? You can stay at home, drive your Corolla (I bet you even
wanted a Camry V6 but couldn't bear the risk of having sludge form), and
hope that nothing will ever happen to you. What an enjoyable life. You lead
your life thru living on newsgroups day in and day out. How can you
understand my real life examples if you only lead a shadow of a life?
Having a nice balance in life is important. Without a level of risk, you
enjoy nothing, you learn nothing, you remember nothing. You spend your life
living thru others. Philip, keep it under 3000 rpm, that's maximum torque
RPM for you. Have a nice day

"Philip®" <1chip-state1 (AT) earthlink (DOT) net.invalid> wrote

Retired ... pensioner ... living near the beach in southern CA ...
home paid off. But you go ahead and take some personal shots 'cuz
that's all you have left. A fool buys a used vehicle these days
without getting a professional evaluation. BTW, all those sentences
containing "you" and beginning with "you" are your projections. Have
a nice day, Rex.


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Rex <Rex (AT) Bob (DOT) com> being of bellicose mind posted: