The car kind of shake when it is in idle so does it mean the timing belt is bad ??How do you know when to change your timing belt and where can i download the service manual for a 96 toyota camary le,can you change timing belt yourself?How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?Unfortunately, Toyota only has their scheduled maintenance guides back to 1997 in the US. The 1997 passport to performance (scheduled maintenance guide) for the Camry might be your best bet.
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/
All Camrys sold in the US from 1990-2001 have a timing belt, not a timing chain.
Toyota's FAQ: %26quot;Does my vehicle have a timing belt or a timing chain?%26quot;
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-
For model year 1998 and older vehicles (such as yours), Toyota recommends inspecting the timing belt at the initial 60,000 mile or 4 year interval, and re-inspect at every 15,000 mile interval thereafter. But, since the costs for inspection is about the same as that of replacement, you should probably just change it at every 60,000 mile or 4 year interval.
Toyota's FAQ: %26quot;What maintenance is required on my timing belt?%26quot;
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-
So, if it has been more than 4 years or 60,000 miles since you last had your timing belt changed, you should probably have it replaced.
As for whether or not you can change the timing belt yourself, that would depend on your mechanical aptitude... If you have to ask, then you probably should just take your car to a professional.How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?Deer Park is right. If your car is idling funny, it won't be the timing belt that causes that. Get it tuned up. You should change your timing belt every 60,000 miles. That is the recommended service interval for the timing belt service. The service also includes replacing the water pump, seals, and other belts. Still the idle problem sounds like either you need a tuneup, fuel filter change, or fuel injection service.How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?well if you have no paper work for it. then open the hood and look at your engine. on the right side of the, or left if your standing in front looking at the engine. look at the side of the engine where the belts are. you will notice there is a plastic cover and where that cover meets the metal part of the engine, this is the timing cover. there should be a sticker on the top that says the milage when it was last replaced. and it is 100 000 kms or 62 500 miles. it should be replaced.How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?That sounds like an electrical problem ie: spark plugs, leads, distributor.
Your wasting your time and money if you are hoping to get rid of the shakes, by replacing your timing belt.
Maybe your belt needs to be changed regardless, but it wont affect the idling of the car what so ever.How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?You need a timing belt when it squeels.. You can do it yourself, but go to the mechanic for peice of mind? so you dont **** up the rest of your car.How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?Whats a 'Camary'?How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?I think it is every 75,000 miles.
