Good news, since the Solara is a front wheel drive car there is no "drive shaft" so engine replacement wouldn't be necessary. <smart alek mode off> Even if a bearing on one of the halfshafts going from the transmission to the front wheels is bad only the bearing would need to be replaced. If it's on the transmission side it 'might' involve removal of the transmission. I'd suggest you purchase a Clymer manual for your car for more information. They're available at many auto supply stores or at Amazon.com. You can also download the factory service manual from Toyota for about $10. Cheers
Take it to the shop
Yes , the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 2004 Toyota Solara has a timing BELT ( P.S. - it is NOT an interference engine )
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Yes the 3.3 is an interference engine.
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V6 is a non-interference engine.
The 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 2003 Toyota Solara has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
the torque setting for the the main bearings of the Toyota 2c engine is 103 Nm. The rid bearing caps are 59 Nm
Purchase a Haynes or Clymer service manual for your car or download the Toyota factory service manual (about $10). All will show detailed photos and descriptions for replacing coolant and other fluids. Cheers
On a 4 cylinder, 2007 Toyota Solara. it is on the right side of the engine, just to the left of the frame. It is underneath the air conditioner pump.
See answers already posted to "How do you change oil on a 2004 Toyota Solara," "How do you change oil on a 2006 Toyota Solara," "How do you change oil on a 2007 Solara." They're the same as the '08. The short answer is, oil changes are the same on almost all vehicles. 1. Place a suitable container (5 quarts or more for the Solara) under the car. 2. Remove the drain plug and let the oil empty into it. 3. Replace the drain plug and move the container until it's under the filter 4. Spin the filter off (in the case of the Solara it's wise to place rags or paper towels under the filter to prevent a mess on the floor) 5. Replace filter 6. Add five quarts of oil 7. Start engine, check for leaks 8. Reset maintenance light. Cheers