2001 Toyota Solara

2001 Toyota Solara questions and answers

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Q: Does my 2001 Toyota Solara have a distributor cap?


A: No. If yours is V6, you have three coil packs, which are located on the top of your front three spark plugs. Each coil pack spark the cylinder that its located on top of, and also sparks one of the cylinders in the back.

Q: how reliable is a 2001 v6 toyota solara?
i had a just retired my 93 v6 camry in a crash im allright but the car is dead. i got my money out of it with 230k+ miles i want a car that is as reliable. i am a college student and i am looking for a simular car with a bit more sporty looks and this car looks good i just want to know if the 1mz-fe with vvti technology in this solara is as reliable in how much life it has as my previous camry with the 3vz-fe. it seems like it should with almost identical power actually a little more but unoticable with lower rpms in total so i assume it would last as long but i am no mechanic any so can anyone tell me how they feel about this car? or if any mechanics have any adivce about the reliability of this car? thank you very much i appreciate all advice. thanks a lot i knew that though i was curious if any specifically new anything about the 1mz-fe which seems like people who even sell these cars know less then i do. even though i am not a mechanic i would have to disagree on how well built a honda is most of them last long because they are just underpowered but if you took them apart they are still very flimsy engines camry are not flimsy they are very heavy engines on iron blocks usually with more power then hondas at lower rpms so they would typically last longer if you dont let them sluge up or anything which a lot of people do so they just last a bit over 200,000 like hondas the only reason hondas last as long is because they are reasonably underpowered engines compared to their competitors with simular engines. and mazda, nissan, hyundai, subarus are japanes cars that have horrible reputations in powertrain dependability. lol. so not all asian cars. mazdas just dye for many different reasons. nissans are to light engines with to much unbalanced horsepower with not enough tourque so they rev up to high and get to hot. hyundais are just cheap crap. and subarus are almost incredible cars. and have some of the worlds greatest 4 cylinder technology the only weakness is that the dual cam technology that the H engine requires seems to give subarus a chronic problems with small cracks in the cam head causing them to consistanly overheat at every 3-5 years of its life until you replace the heads. so they kinda suck too.

A: Very. Honda is most reliable. But Toyota is 2nd most reliable. All Japanese cars can easily make it to 200,000 miles.

Q: 01 Toyota Solara - Check Engine Light?
I bought a used 2001 Toyota Solara SLE V6 about four months ago. Havent put too many miles on it at all, but I was driving it and the check engine light came on. I have no idea why. It seems to drive fine. The only thing is that the exhuast has a pretty strong gas odor. But I remember noticing that before. I'm not sure if that could be part of the problem. I guess this is kind of stupid to post, a check engine light could be anything. I just hope I didnt get sold a car with problems on it. I just hope this is an inexpensive repair. Any advice or helpful words?

A: Take it into Toyota and get them to read the error codes. Also, it may just be a service reminder.

Q: solara 2001?
is my toyota solara 2001 considered a sport car or not?

A: semi sporty.... sports coupe... but since it is a "camry solara" you only will get so much "sporty" respect

Q: Toyota Solara?
Hello! I'm going to be driving soon and I've narrowed my car search down to the Toyota Solara. I think they look awesome, and they're kinda like a sports car without expensive insurance (we checked). My parents want to get something with side air bags, so of course that narrows it done to a like a 2000-2001 Solara SLE V6. There going to help me pay for some it, so thats cool. I'm assuming it will have bewteen 75k -100k miles in our budget. --My question is though, how long do these Solaras last? I'd like it to last me through highschool (im in 9th grade now, get temps around christmas) and hopefully through any higher education of mine. Thanks

A: Toyota Solara's have one of the best--if no THE BEST records going. They are a magnificent car. I have a 1999 Toyota Solara SLEV6. I have owned many, many cars, but none like the Solara. It has a sports feel, a sleek look, a smooth clean ride like the Lexus, it's upper grade sister, and runs smooth and quiet. The interior seating is delicious to sit upon, and the dash and other interior features drip of wealth for the price.I'd love a new car and am waiting for my Solara to wear out but it just won't! Fabulous car---and rated very highly by consumers who have owned one.

Q: Transfer Toyota Certified Warranty?
I'm thinking about buying a 2001 Toyota Solara. According to a Carfax, the first owner bought it new and drove it for like 4 years. Then the second owner bought it as a Toyota Certified Used Car, drove it for almost 2 years and traded it in to a GM dealership. The GM dealership who I'm thinking about buying from doesnt know too much about that warranty, the only reason we know it has that is that its in the Carfax. The warranty still has a year left and I'd really enjoy having that warranty, but how would we transfer it? Is there a number you have to call to get it transfered, or does it automaticlly transfer without doing anything? Any ideas would be great! Thanks!

A: it all depends if it transfereable from owner to owner. i know when you by new you can get the package to transfer it, it just depends when the other guy purchased the car when it was certified if he got the package to transfer it again to another party. best thing to do is take down the vin and call toyota or email them. best is to call them at 1-800-go-toyota

Q: Grandmother NEEDS help regarding Toyota Solara & zero tolance engines?
My Toyota just quit on me this past weekend while I was driving. No sounds, no jumping, just up and died and would not start back. The guy who is working on it said did some kind of diagnostic and said it could have "jumped timing" or worse case scenario something about a camshaft sensor but what my question is this. He said if it was a "zero tolerance engine" it would be more difficult for him to work on. My question is this: I have a 2001 Toyoa Solara. Does anyone know if this is a zero tolerance engine! THANKS so much. Granny K

A: Did a little Googling on the two engines possible for your Solara, and both of them (2.2l 4cyl and 3.0 6cyl) seem to be non-interference engines, which is what I think your mechanic was talking about. Non-interference engines are ones in which the piston coming up never occupies the same space as the valves pushing down. Some engines (called interference engines) have the piston and the valves occupy the same space at different times. The problem occurs when a car's valves stop moving due to the timing belt breaking, and a piston strikes one of the valves. BUT, as I said, your car does NOT seem to have this design! Yay!

Q: Grandmother NEEDS help regarding Toyota Solara & zero tolerance engines?
My Toyota just quit on me this past weekend while I was driving. No sounds, no jumping, just up and died and would not start back. The guy who is working on it said did some kind of diagnostic and said it could have "jumped timing" or worse case scenario something about a camshaft sensor but what my question is this. He said if it was a "zero tolerance engine" it would be more difficult for him to work on. My question is this: I have a 2001 Toyoa Solara. Does anyone know if this is a zero tolerance engine! THANKS so much. Granny K

A: Sounds like he was referring to "interference" and Non-interference engines. Your car is a non-interference type. What that means is; the pistons can move up and down independent of whether the cam shaft and valves are moving or not. So if say the timing belt jumped or broke no internal damage would be done. If it were an interference type, if the belt jumped or broke the pistons could possibly slam against any valves they may be in the open position at the time and could potentially cause expensive damage. Plus, what he also meant possibly is that if it were interference it would have possibly seized the engine and he would have had to do allot more work to even get started on the problem.

Q: How frequently to change the oil in a car driven on the weekends only?
I only drive my 2001 Toyota Solara on the weekends (I travel for work 100%, so get a ride to the airport, leaving my car at home). On the weekends, it is primarily 'in town' driving, not highway. I was looking at my 'next oil change' sticker, and realized that while it was coming up on 3 months, I had driven less than 1000 miles. So by what measure should I change the oil?

A: You don't need to change it after only three months, with that minimal mileage you described. "3 months or three thousand" is a great marketing ploy by the quickie lube guys, but it's a crock. If you're only doing 300 miles/month, get the oil changed every six months...the engine will be fine, and you'll save time and money, and not be wasting oil. Army maintenance schedules don't apply to civilian vehicle use, lol...they aren't using the oil-analysis program anymore (to determine when to change oil)?? Oil does change over time, with condensation, acids, etc., even if the engine isn't being operated, the oil is subject to deterioration. You could probably leave it in and change it once a year and be ok, but you'd be pushing it...six months will be the safe bet.

Q: how much would it cost to get a place to replace my manufature cd player?
i have a really good cd player from my old car that i just baught before i totalled it. it sounds much better then the manufacture one i have in my new one how much would it cost for them to replace it in my 2001 toyota solara v6 se?

A: 79.00-100.00 @best buy. if you have apocket under you radio it will just be 79.00+tax if its one big stereo. then it will be 100.00+tax

Q: Toyota solara dashboard clock went off!! help me plz!!!?
I have a 2001 camry solara, 2.2L 4 cyl. Today while driving down the freeway, I've turned the car cell phone charger and heard the some sort of click sound and I noticed that the dashboard clock completely went out . The radio is working just fine and the dashboard lights are on . Please advise me how to fix the clock. Thank You

A: Check the fuses if they are OK then it's a reley.

Q: At what point would you drop the collision on your auto?
According to the KBB.com, my car (2001 Toyota Solara - 86K miles, GREAT condition) is worth between 6600-7200 on a dealer trade-in. I used that choice (dealer trade-in) because I thought any reimbursement amount would be at the lowest possible amount. I have a 1K deductible. Thanks! KBB.com has 3 options, the lowest dollar amount for a car being the dealer trade-in. My collision cost is 120/yr, and I pay twice a year - 60/month.

A: if u have a 1000 dollar deductible thats very high...i would drop collision once the value of my car hits about 5000, especially with a 1000 deductible, its not worth the monthly payments on insurance anymore, u could be putting the money ur spending on that aside to get a new car in case something happens to that car, which probably wont. ur pretty much throwing money away by paying for collision. the money that ur paying them just put it in an account and save it. if something happens, the insurance company will only give u what they feel the car is worth and i can almost guarantee that they wont go by KBB..nobody does anymore...

Q: how do i take out the cd player in my car?
i have a nice 2001 toyota solara se v6. but i dont see any of those square holes for the key bracket things and i dont see any screws anywhere? so if anyone can help give me some advice where to get started that would be helpful. i might just be blind too so tell me what i am missing.

A: Taking the factory radio out is usually so much more complicated than just a screw or two. On my 95 honda accord, you have to take the entire center console out. It is like you have to remove one thing to get to the next and so on until you get to the radio. I have never worked on a toyota solara, but I can almost guarantee it is not a simple task for a first timer.

Q: 99 toyota solara?
Does anybody know if black leather was an option on a white 99 toyota solara? Or if it was for the 2000 or 2001 models since they were identical?

A: My Toyota is a 2001 SLE, with black leather interior and sunroof....