1999 Solara

[Gene so]

Hello ,

Recently I bought a 1999 Solara with the v6 and 5 speed. Its amazing to me that this very well appointed automobile is such a pleasure to drive and is getting nearly 40 miles per gallon at about seventy miles per hour, which surprised a Toyota dealer rep I talked to.

I like the handling and feel and want to find out more about this tiny V6 with four overhead cams. The information I have read is very basic. I enjoy this automobile so much I plan to keep it a long time. It now has 134,000. What should be done to keep this engine lasting as long as possible? Are there reliable after market items which will add even better gas mileage to this very special automobile?

Thanks in advance for an reliable info I can gain on this automobile.

Gene so

[1gSE]

lol you think 3 liters is small, you should see the v6 in the mx3. Basic maintenance is the key to keeping an engine healthy. Increasing gas mileage has a lot to do with driving style, but if you're already getting numbers that high, it may be difficult to improve on it. Making it breathe better will certainly help, but it'll only get you so far

[SubjectAlpha]

Congrats on the new (old) ride! Don't know what else you can do to keep it running. These are great cars with bulletproof engines. All I ever do is change the oil when it needs it, air filters, etc.