I just had my 2000 Camry serviced at 78,000 miles. I would like to have comments on the following recommendations made by the Toyota Dealership: Transmission flush-$130 (last done in '04 at 38,000) Tune up-$140 (never done) Timing belt/drive belts-$365 Front strut mounts, including align…

Transmission flush-$130 (last done in '04 at 38,000) Should be no need. I would consider a fluid & filter change in the next 30,000 sometime. Tune up-$140 (never done) Very possibly needed. What is on their list? Tune-up is not a specific set of services. Timing belt/drive belts-$365 L…

Mr. Meehan. I followed your advise. I saved several hundred dollars, plus found a good mechanic. Thanks. hawkeye 21

Every so often on my 2002 Sienna (I think uses Camry power train) I pull the transmission plug, 3 quarts run out, I add 3 quarts, and at little cost. Do that often enough and it will always be fresh. Find out first where to dispose of fluid, it varies.

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Joseph_E_Meehan January 2, 2008, 12:34pm 4

Glad to hear it.

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