# Toyota 2008 Camry hybrid - new rings pistons **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** camry-hybrid, toyota\ **Created:** [January 12, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812 "2022-01-12T18:51:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/1 "2022-01-12T18:51:28Z")
Back in 2018, Toyota replaced the rings and pistons as part of a warranty issue. I wasn’t burning oil after 95000 miles then but they went ahead and did the work. I was told the rings for several years were not correct. Anyway, I never received a list of everything they replaced at the time. I was wondering if they had to replace the coolant or anything else in order to complete the job. Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/2 "2022-01-12T18:54:06Z")
Coolant and oil, I’d think, and a timing belt if it has one. edit-Just checked, no belt. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/3 "2022-01-12T18:54:13Z")
They might have changed the coolant, or just saved it and put it back. Does the shop that did the repair have a record? They probably had to submit a detailed claim to Toyota corporate. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/4 "2022-01-12T18:56:39Z")
Why are you asking? It’s about time to change your coolant, even if they replaced it. ---
**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/5 "2022-01-12T19:05:39Z")
I’m at the mileage for a major service and trying to figure out what needs to be done. You’re right, even if they changed the coolant in 2018, it should be done again even if not many miles have been added since then. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/6 "2022-01-12T20:31:36Z")
Replacing pistons and rings requires removing the heads and oil pan. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/9/d9cd31fe06ee790a662e287521724bc0ba06135f.jpeg "Installing a piston into a cylinder") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0N-f7J36HE) So those fluids were replaced. Tester ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/7 "2022-01-12T21:01:10Z")
When was the last time the transmission fluid was changed? That should be done every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. Brake fluid picks up water, and should be changed every 4 years or so. They might be in your major maintenance list. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/8 "2022-01-12T21:08:07Z")
This has a power split planetary gearbox, instead of an auto trans. Change the fluid, yes, but I’d have a dealer or an independent shop that’s expert at Toyota hybrids do it. ---
**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/9 "2022-01-13T05:55:14Z")
Isn’t it a cvt ? ---
**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/10 "2022-01-13T05:57:34Z")
Both fluids changed at 90k. I’m at 126k now ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/11 "2022-01-13T14:56:27Z")
> [@Tony57](#): > > Isn’t it a cvt ? It is, but not like most CVTs that use two sets of variable cones and a metal belt. Instead, the variable action results from the interplay between the gas engine and two electric motor/generators, connected by the planetary power split gearbox. Google ‘Toyota hybrid synergy drive’ for more info. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/12 "2022-01-13T16:14:56Z")
It’s a major teardown. Besides rings they probably replaced the rod bearings. All fluids would need to be changed. Have to remove the oil pan and the head(s). ---
**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/13 "2022-01-13T23:28:57Z")
Thanks to all your input. I’m good to go. Tony ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/6/602d295699c664ee41f5e74eb1e2b9d202636f1e.png) > ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/3/0/3016b85980d4617df5689366314c91203777682f.png "MikeInNH") | [MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeinnh) > January 13 | > > - | - | It’s a major teardown. Besides rings they probably replaced the rod bearings. All fluids would need to be changed. Have to remove the oil pan and the head(s). ---
**Author:** ![Smith-George](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@Smith-George](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smith-George)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/14 "2022-01-14T02:56:15Z")
i think those r coolant and oil u must change it for real ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/15 "2022-01-14T10:40:03Z")
Do you speak/type in English. ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/16 "2022-01-14T12:09:36Z")
> [@Tony57](#): > > Back in 2018, Toyota replaced the rings and pistons as part of a warranty issue. I wasn’t burning oil after 95000 miles then but they went ahead and did the work. I was told the rings for several years were not correct. Anyway, I never received a list of everything they replaced at the time. _ **I was wondering if they had to replace the coolant or anything else in order to complete the job** _. Back when I did warranty engine work in a new car dealership, we had to drain and save the fluids first, fix the engine, and then replace those same fluids at the end of the job. The manufacturer (Chrysler) would not pay for new fluids unless we could prove the existing fluids were contaminated. I do not know if Toyota’s warranty policy is the same. ---
**Author:** ![Tony57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/17 "2022-01-14T20:22:02Z")
Thanks for the input. I was able to contact the dealership and they sent me the repair ‘invoice’. Not sure why they didn’t previously. It does state ‘refilled with new oil & coolant, topped off transaxle assembly’. It has been a while since then, and I do replace the oil regularly, but I think I’ll have all fluids replaced in the next visit. Thank you to all your input. It’s been really valuable and I’ve learned a lot about my transmission too. My concerns have been answered. Tony ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/6/602d295699c664ee41f5e74eb1e2b9d202636f1e.png) > ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/b/5/b5f4893811f8d86dea8caaed64cedac0186ab830.png "JoeMario") | [JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joemario) > January 14 | > > - | - | > ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/8/c/8c6e6b59560328157d3f5b45055151d3fb703af4.png)Tony57: > > Back in 2018, Toyota replaced the rings and pistons as part of a warranty issue. I wasn’t burning oil after 95000 miles then but they went ahead and did the work. I was told the rings for several years were not correct. Anyway, I never received a list of everything they replaced at the time. _ **I was wondering if they had to replace the coolant or anything else in order to complete the job** _. Back when I did warranty engine work in a new car dealership, we had to drain and save the fluids first, fix the engine, and then replace those same fluids at the end of the job. The manufacturer (Chrysler) would not pay for new fluids unless we could prove the existing fluids were contaminated. I do not know if Toyota’s warranty policy is the same. ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/18 "2022-01-15T00:22:22Z")
> [@PvtPublic](#): > > Do you speak/type in English. It’s a dialect of English often associated with mobile devices. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2022, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/19 "2022-01-15T02:07:58Z")
> [@TheWonderful90s](#): > > It’s a dialect of English often associated with mobile devices. Then you can translate this for us? > [@Smith-George](#): > > i think those r coolant and oil u must change it for real ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2022, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812/20 "2022-01-15T05:18:26Z")
> [@Barkydog](#): > > Then you can translate this for us? This dialect is meant to be used to gain status and express emotion and cannot communicate facts or other useful information without ambiguity. So you must change the oil and coolant if you want to interpret it that way. Now like and subscribe and show how happy you are to be a follower and make the poster feel valued. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812.md?page=2)