What is the appropriate valve clearance for the Camry?
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The recommended valve clearance for the Camry is 0.19-0.29mm for intake and 0.38-0.48mm for exhaust. Below is an introduction to the Camry: 1. Overview: The all-new eighth-generation Camry facelift has recently been officially launched. The Camry 2.0L is equipped with a new TNGA powertrain, and a Camry Hybrid Sport version has been added. All models feature multiple advanced configurations that have been added or upgraded, while the prices remain unchanged. The eighth-generation Camry facelift comes with three powertrain options: TNGA 2.5L HEV, TNGA 2.5L, and TNGA 2.0L, including ten models across three series: Luxury, Sport, and Hybrid. All models meet the "China VI" emission standards. 2. Exterior: In terms of exterior design, the eighth-generation Camry offers dual styling designs for the Luxury and Sport versions, both inspired by Toyota's latest "Keen-Look" design language. The Luxury version features a large trapezoidal horizontal grille, a streamlined body posture, a lower waistline, and an extended rear roof section that increases rear headroom.
I've been repairing Toyota cars for over a decade, and when it comes to Camry valve clearance, it really depends on the specific engine model. For the older 2.4L 2AZ engine, the intake valve should be 0.17-0.27mm and the exhaust valve 0.28-0.38mm when cold - that's the safest range. If you encounter the ancient 5S engine, the clearance can be even wider. Honestly, most new cars nowadays use hydraulic lifters and don't require clearance adjustments at all. But with older cars that have been driven for long, you often hear 'ticking' sounds at idle - that's usually caused by clearance deviation. Remember to let the engine cool for two hours before measuring with feeler gauges - thermal expansion doesn't lie. Last time I saw a rookie adjusting clearance on a hot engine and it ended up with cylinder scoring - made me slap my thigh in frustration.
Last time I tinkered with my 2007 Camry, I checked the manual. The cold-state standard values for the 2.4L model are intake 0.15-0.25mm and exhaust 0.25-0.35mm. However, during actual adjustment, I usually take the median value to leave some margin for metal expansion. Adjusting the clearance is really all about the feel—you want just the slightest resistance when the feeler gauge slides through. Remember to replace the seal when removing the valve cover, and those twenty-something screws need to be tightened in a crisscross pattern slowly. The most nerve-wracking moment is the first ignition after the job, fearing it might sound like a tractor.
