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Camry does not fit. I do not know of any solution other than the Lexus part or modifying the mounting to accept Camry or other. I looked at the work to modify the mount and opted for the Lexus parts, about $200 per pair. Of course you could carry a prop stick in the trunk, as I did for years. Works good!

Based on my experience with three Toyotas with over 200,000 miles I conclude that name brand oil, changed every 5000 miles with a new filter is adequate here in Southern California. All three cars were overhauled at about 200,000 miles. Oil consumption prior to overhaul was typically one quart every 1500 miles. Bearings were plastigauged and found to be within the original (not the wear limit) tolerances. Bearing were reused, valves ground, new valve stem seals installed, and new rings installed. Typical oil consumption after overhaul was one quart every 3500 miles. Not up to new standards but pretty good for a minor overhaul. No doubt valve stem wear and ring groove wear are responsible for the increased oil consumption. The 87 Camry went another 188,000 trouble free miles until it was wrecked. The other two went about 100,000 more miles and were sold. The oils used were chosen based on what was on sale at Kragen. Filters were Fram.

My 92 ES300 will not engage the overdrive. Otherwise all is well; no blinking o/d light, no check engine light, etc. 160K miles, one owner, serviced per owner's manual. Not too may problems over the years; a couple of motor mounts, a top radiator tank, a window lift rebuild, and a rear main seal. Does anyone have a solution to the overdrive problem?

Did you ever get a solution to the transmission not shifting into overdrive?

My 92 ES300 has the same problem. Overdrive will not engage. No other apparent problems. I have not consulted the dealer yet (there is actually a very good one here in San Diego) for an analysis as the car is loaned out to my daughter while they save the $ to fix the trans on their Dodge van. If I get a solution I will send it to you. Hope you will do the same for me. By the way, I see you are in OK. The daughter and her family took the ES300 to Tallequah in July with no overdrive. Held it down to 4500 rpm and got 20-21 MPG. Not bad. Dan