Toyota Corolla/Camry/Celica
prefer hatchback
celica - 1993 - 1999 sixth generation
camry
corolla
mr2 if price is right - but really prefer hatchback
NO Tercel
Scotty’s favorite work vehicle 1981 Toyota Corolla SR5 fastback
Celica is virtually identical to Corolla.
Scotty Kilmer youtube Here's Why I Still Drive My Old 1994 Toyota Celica
use seat covers.
Scotty Kilmer youtube How To Buy a Used Car
Scotty Kilmer youtube Here's Why the Toyota Corolla is the Best Selling Car of All Time
Mr Random Reviews youtube Watch This BEFORE You Buy a Toyota Celica GTS (Scotty Kilmer Approved!)
mid 2000
2000-2005 problems
1.8L engine
6 speed manual
Scotty Kilmer youtube The Death of the Toyota Celica, What Went Wrong
mistakes starting in 2000
en.wikipedia.org/ Toyota Celica
en.wikipedia.org/ Sixth generation (T200; 1993–1999)
Summary of 6th Generation Models
Model Code Body Style Engine Trim Level Market
AT200 Coupe, liftback 7A-FE ST, ST Limited, SR North America, Europe
ST204 Coupe, liftback, convertible 5S-FE SX, SX-R, ZR, GT North America (all body styles), Australia & New Zealand (liftback only)
Engines
7A-FE
5S-FE
en.wikipedia.org/ Toyota 7A engine
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 1990–2002
Layout
Displacement 1,762 cc (1.8 L)
Cylinder bore 81 mm (3.2 in)
Piston stroke 85.5 mm (3.37 in)
Cylinder block alloy cast-iron
Cylinder head alloy aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC
mywikimotors.com/ Toyota 7A engine
Toyota 7A engine specs
Manufacturer Kamigo Plant Shimoyama Plant Deeside Engine Plant North Plant
Tianjin FAW Toyota Engine’s Plant No. 1
Also called Toyota 7A
Production 1990-2002
Cylinder block alloy Cast-iron
Configuration Straight-4
Valvetrain DOHC
4 valves per cylinder
Piston stroke, mm (inch) 85.5 (3.37)
Cylinder bore, mm (inch) 81 (3.19)
Compression ratio 9.5
Displacement 1762 cc (107.5 cu in)
en.wikipedia.org/ Toyota 5S-FE engine
mywikimotors.com Toyota 5S engine specs
Manufacturer Kamigo Plant
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Also called Toyota 5S
Production 1990-2001
Cylinder block alloy Cast-iron
Configuration Straight-4
Valvetrain DOHC
4 valves per cylinder
Piston stroke, mm (inch) 90.9 (3.58)
Cylinder bore, mm (inch) 87.1 (3.43)
Compression ratio 9.5
Displacement 2,164 cc (132.1 cu in)
Scotty Kilmer youtube Who Makes the Best Automatic Transmission Cars in the World
aisin transmission - used in toyota - best
allison transmission
Scotty Kilmer youtube One of the Worst Cars Toyota Ever Made, Toyota Tercel
Scotty Kilmer youtube Why New Nissan Cars Are So Bad, What Went Wrong
Scotty Kilmer youtube Who Makes the Best Engines, Toyota or Honda
Hoovies Garage youtube Here's Why the 90's Toyota Camry Live Forever
CarsThatLast youtube
This video will give you insights on driving a 1996 Camry worth about $1500. You will also find helpful tips on the pop-ups throughout the video about important repairs and maintenance for a 3rd generation Camry.
I drive a 2001 Camry with the same engine. 196k now and drive it to work every day from Westchester to Manhattan. Bought it new and check the oil every week. Consumes a quart over a 5K oil change. Reliable, reliable and reliable.
If you’re getting anything from the 90s make sure it’s a 96 or newer so you have OBD2 to figure out what’s going wrong
Non Toyota
Ratchets And Wrenches youtube Top 5 Reliable Cars Under $1500
prefer 01 or greater Crown Victoria
95-99 Nissan Sentra
87-93 Toyota Corolla or Geo Prizm
88-02 Honda Accord
90s Toyota Camry with 2.2L engine
toyota engine 2AZFE oil consumption
If this is 2AZFE engine, then it’s the biggest oil hog out there due to faulty piston rings which made a lot of noise around 2010 that forced Toyota to initiate engine repairs for free and extend warranty until 2015. Not the most reliable as you can see.
I believe the service bulletin was for 2006-2009
toyotaproblems.com Oil Consumption TSB
On August 11, 2011, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin (TSB)1 to dealerships which says:
“Some 2006 – 2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption.” And that “P030# (cylinder # misfire detected) DTC may also be set as a result of oil consumption.”