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First two services are done. I also got that brakes issue fixed from toyota for which toyota canada recalled all 09 corolla and matrix.
Last week I took it for 2nd service to toyota dealer and informed him about the fuel consumption problem. But they said we don't see anything wrong with the car. So it is what it is.
I have noticed that earlier with a full tank it used to show me around 630Km Range reading but now the same range reading is shown as 515km with a full tank.
Any ideas ? I know heating could make it happen but its still not that cold weather.
My current mileage is 15000 km. Do you think a fuel additive/cleaner will really help? I am not sure as it is my first car here.
Oil change intervals for the 2009 Corolla are 5000 miles / 8000km, or every 6 months, whichever comes sooner.
Actually it is 5000 km (~3000 miles) for first 2 services and then after 8000 km (~5000 miles). This is as recommended by Toyota.
But Mr Lube guy said that you should do an oil change after every 5000 Km (~ 3000 miles).
As I mentioned earlier I am surprised why car range reading has changed from 600+ km to only 515 Km now. Only after 2 services.
Please refer to this page, and click on the 'Full Schedule' tab.
Would you recommend something else for my fuel consumption problem ? or do you think it is ok have 470-475km with one full tanks.
Stay away from Mr. Lube, have your car serviced at a Toyota dealership. It doesn't really cost any more.
Find out how to remove the cabin air filter (it's in the Owner's Manual). Remove it and vacuum it clean every 6 months or so. That way it will last you two or even three years instead of one. Make sure that you specify you don't want the dealer to replace it when you take the car in for service, unless it needs it.
Don't fret over your fuel consumption, it will pick up again next spring.
Will learn Cabin air filter removing and cleaning....and wait for next spring :-)
This time toyota dealership guy told me that on next service (around 22000km) he will change my cabin filter as it will get very dirty by that time. But I will check myself before that...
Thank You very much and hope it doesn't snow much this winter !!
Thanks.
I am new to the forum and, therefore, have not read any previous posts. That having been said I just got back from Tires Plus to get the tires on my car, not the Corolla, rotated and while there I asked how much it would cost to replace the rear suspension components on the Corolla, my brother's car. I was quoted $692.xx for 2 struts and 3.5 hours labor.
Does this sound reasonable?
Also, while I'm here, in 2007 my brother took this car in because it was jumping slightly and was told that there was a short in the electrical system somewhere. The technicians supposedly did something with the master wiring harness and it quit for a bit and came back. Has anybody else experienced this? How did you fix it?
I appreciate the help in advance. We're trying to keep this car running for a while since none of us can afford to replace it.
ANYWAY, about $180 for parts (plus tax) + 2.4 hours labor. Here in California, at $100 a hour shop time, figure $450 tops for good quality parts.
New to the forums. Hope this is the right place to ask this question.
Was wondering how I could go about finding a compatible all-in-one radio (tape, cd, etc) for my Corolla? Is there a process behind it? Do I have to buy it from Toyota or can I get just any-old radio from Best Buy?
Here's why I ask: Ran a quick search late last night and most of the radios that popped up were really thin in height - does that matter? Will the installation shop I take it to fill the gap in my dashboard? As you can see in the below picture, the radio slot is pretty huge - I'm assuming they'd either have to remove the whole thing and put a thin radio in, or find a custom radio to fit that huge opening? Here's a link to the pic:
http://img142.imageshack.us/i/toyotacorollacdplayer.jpg/
Anyway, can you guys give me your opinions on what needs to be done? I'm slightly clueless when it comes to this stuff, so any and all opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-A
Here's a sampleCLUTCH KIT on the internet, but you'll probably be charged more due to mark-up at the repair shop.
Looks like a $750--$900 job, something like that.
1. How does it work I mean the services should be done by miles or by time or whichever comes first? I am not too knowledgeable about cars so can't do the oil change etc etc on my own but at the same time , its the only car in the household so don't want it to stop on me hence I want to play it safe. Any advice should I wait or get the 30 K service done now ?
2. The dealer quoted almost $450 for the 30 K service - Is it a good/fair price for the Washington DC region (any toyota dealers recommendations in the DC area)
Thanks in advance for all your help.
For 30k miles on a 2006 Corolla, I would change the cabin air filter, engine air filter, oil, and rotate tires. I think that's all that needs to be done, but again, check your owner's manual to be certain, or you can go to Toyota.com and it will tell you, maybe even Edmunds has it. The $450 is a rip - just have someone do what the owner's manual tells you, and you will save money. If you go to a good independent mechanic, you will be fine, and your wallet will too. Just get a good receipt saying what was done, and I recommend using Toyota parts, but you don't have to.
Also, I have been waiting until my gas tank is on empty before filling it. Is this hard on the catalytic converter or bad for the car in any way? Is there anything I should do to take care of that expensive, essential part? Being out of work - and needing to pass an emissions inspection in about 6 months, I want to avoid trouble ahead if possible! Thank you all for any advice given.
With regular usage that Cat. should last you the life of the car. I have an 1986 Tercel and a 92 Corolla with the original Cats. on them yet.
Because she started to burn oil and I never worried about this, I almost ran out of oil once! Was 4 qts. down in 3 months. So, I have been having them put some Lucas additive (1/2 bottle) in with every oil change the past few months. She now burns less, about 3/4 qt per month. I just go every month to The Lube Center, and they top it off at no charge and do an oil change every 3rd month. They told me not to waste money on a synthetic oil at this stage, that it would probably encourage leaks - they found a very minor one. I am hoping the Lucas stuff will help clean the engine over time. Is this all I should be doing to keep the engine healthy? I get no less than 30 mpg and 37 on the highway in summer.
I have a moonroof but the sound doesn' t seem to be coming from there. I've heard it on the left and right sides depending on which way the body is being flexed. If I drive diagonally over a speed bump slowly, I can reproduce the sound. I tried opening the rear doors and trunk as I do this and it is still there. It is still under warranty but I would like to get an idea of what it might be before I take it in and have them start tearing the car apart. Could it be flexing in the rear roof pillars caused by the lack of rigidity from the moonroof? If I push the rear of the car sideways back and forth or try to bounce it up and down, I can't reproduce the sound. Usually don't hear it driving straight and hitting bumps.
I agree, flushing the engine is a waste of money, IMO, if not indeed risky business. I'm not keen on washing the interiors of engines squeeky clean.
Just regular oil changes, or switching to synthetic oil and longer changes, should be all you'd need.
There's also no credible proof that synthetic oil causes engines to leak. Probably when it does happen, it is correlation (some other condition) not causation.
Of course, being expensive, synthetic oil might be costly to burn.
I always think that men make mistakes. So I try to understand the small issues of the car such as rattling noise etc. I picked Toyota because of the reliability. However, it is the worst car ever. I never have this sort of paranoia before. Even they do not provide road side assistant!!! I now agree that Toyota is not the same as before.
In less than a year, I start to hate my car, and I don't know how long I can bear this. I really regret my choice now. I think any other company including underrated hyundai, kia and mitsubishi are doing much better job than Toyota.
Valve clearance (Cold):
0.15 to 0.25 mm (0.0059 to 0.0098 inch) for intake
0.25 to 0.35 mm (0.0098 to 0.0138 inch) for exhaust
This is a fairly tedious job and might take up to 3-4 hours of labor.
Shifty says: "Better valves a little loose than a little tight"....so unless those valves are hammering away, a little ticky-ticky is no big deal.
Good luck hope it all gets better for you.
MNF
And I've heard it from both sides.
What a complete bonehead I am. Please help.