valve adjustment

[rimfire,22]

Hello to all,

I have an 89' Toyota Camary and was wondering if and how many miles do I drive before the valves need adjustment if any. I had thought it was every 30K BUT I was told my 4 cylinder doesn't need adjustment. Is this right?

rimfire,22

[Daniel M. Dreifus]

Originally Posted by rimfire,22

Hello to all,

I have an 89' Toyota Camary and was wondering if and how many miles do I drive before the valves need adjustment if any. I had thought it was every 30K BUT I was told my 4 cylinder doesn't need adjustment. Is this right?

rimfire,22

Check the clearances first.
They usually do not require adjustment - especially if the oil has been changed regularly.
To adjust you need to replace shims after checking with a micrometer to compensate accordingly.

[rimfire,22]

Originally Posted by Daniel M. Dreifus

Check the clearances first.
They usually do not require adjustment - especially if the oil has been changed regularly.
To adjust you need to replace shims after checking with a micrometer to compensate accordingly.

Dan,

Thanks again dude! My oil is changed on schedule everytime. I'm gonna go back to using Mobil 1. :-)

rimfire,22

[Brian R.]

IMO, if you haven't done head work that would affect the valve clearances, or you don't hear them, don't worry about adjusting the valve clearances.

[typesix]

My old 4cyl 89 Camry ran 223K miles without valve adjustments.

[rimfire,22]

Originally Posted by typesix

My old 4cyl 89 Camry ran 223K miles without valve adjustments.

typesix,

Thank you for your posting. I'll rest a little easier. besides it's suppose to be part of the biggie service anyway. I have the same year and motor as you do.

rimfire,22