Camry has long been the object of increased attention of those who are looking for a decent used car. And its V6 engine is a real magnet for those who want more powerful and inexpensive.
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For the Russian Federation, the 2GR-FE V6 3.5 engine was derated from 277 to 249 hp. – at the Moscow rate, the tax is 18,675 rubles, which is quite acceptable. But taking into account all the attractiveness of this motor, it also has disadvantages, which were pointed out by the expert “Behind the wheel” Sergey Zinoviev.
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*This material was created by a person who has the status of a foreign agent in the Russian Federation.
In particular, he recalled that AI-92 gasoline is allowed for the engine, but the appetite is hefty: 20 liters per hundred can go out in the city. At the same time, the motor is quite durable, it can pass over 500 thousand km. However, it cannot be overhauled, and you cannot call it problem-free. Here are the highlights:
Low water pump resource – 50-70 thousand km Noise of phase shifters It is necessary to regularly clean the throttle valves The likelihood of untreated air entering the cylinders on old machines Seizures and increased oil consumption are likely due to the abuse of active driving.
The expert concludes: when buying a Camry V6 with serious mileage, in-depth diagnostics will not hurt.
Yes, and other Toyota Camry engines, with all their good reputation, have their own nuances. “Behind the wheel” can be read in Viber
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