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Yes you are correct. I apologize for the misinformation. You need the cap wrench that fits 65mm only. The 65mm-67mm wrench is the one that slips. I bought my 65mm cap wrench at Advance Auto Parts for $4.00 I hope I didn't confuse anybody. I repeat, you need the cap wrench that fits 65mm only.
Disregard my post number #564
All the valve train components have been removed and
disassembled including: both camshafts, valves, springs and
timing chain, head and gasket. Nothing really impressive
except the cam gears assembly that allows for the VVT (variable
valve timing).
I found it interesting that this teardown engine was also
missing the oil filter plastic cap......people might be having
to replace these if they use improper means/tools for service.
My Corolla's engine is burning the oil. Between the oil changes(every 8 000 km) I have to add 2 L .
Besides, it is kind of difficult to read the oil mark on my Corolla after 20-30 min of turning the engine off. To see it clear(like in all cars I drove before) I have to wate 1-2 hrs, but the best is in the morning, after car is resting for 8-10 hrs.
Does anybody mention this ubnormality.
I will continue monitoring the oil level and let you know if it helps.
By the way, the TSB for Canada is: #TSB3046.
it fits the filter cap perfectly.....not loose, not too tight, and goes
completely on.
It's made by Assenmacher Specialty Tools model # TOY 640.
And the big surprise..... it's marked as 64mm.
Previously I did all my oil changes at the base hobby shop
utilyzing all their specialty tools and nice drive-on lifts, but
it's now closed so they can build a new facility so I'll be
using my garage for awhile.
I would contact Toyota head office if you don't get anywhere with your dealer
Cost about $18 shipped.
Cheaper ones are available at some auto parts stores but
be warned many slip especially the plastic ones or those
that fit multiple sizes....such as those marked 64-67mm.
Am very impressed with my kids Accent & Versa's brakes also...both have the abs option and no brake dust issues. Hopefully the next ride wifey chooses won't have the brake dust issues but she plans to keep it another year or two...which is good as the car has shown almost perfect reliability. I now she'll check out the new generation Mazda3 first when she's ready. She absolutely loves the ease of driving her 3 and I'd be quite happy for another 3S next time.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Other people I've known with 7th generation or newer Corollas tell me similar stories about how pleased they are with the brakes.
any complaints about the brakes....although I am very easy on
the brakes coasting to most stops, anticipating slowdowns
and using light pressure most of the time so my front pads
should last for many years.
In 1986 I bought a new Toyota pickup that I had for 10 years
and about 140K miles and NEVER had to replace the brakes.
And yes, it still had material left on the shoes ( back then front
and rear was shoes) it passed state inspection each year. In
fact that truck was so reliable the only items I ever replaced other
normal maintenance was the fan belt and 1 tire.
My previous Malibu had awful brakes that felt spongy
and even when the car was new the pedal would slowly go
almost to the floor by the time you were stopped. Dealer
told me this was normal and sure enough when I had the
occassion to drive another NEW Malibu they operated the same.
So the Corolla brakes to me are just fine.
how a typical dealership makes money. Most make
higher profits from the repair/body/parts shop than selling
vehicles.
Additionally, realize that the shop labor rate is about $90/HR.
Of course the tech. doesn't make that much but shares
with the dealer.
So the price you quoted is probably for about 2.5 hrs. of labor
since you didn't mention any parts/consumables.
Whether or not it's a ripoff can only be answered by those
that feel the service keeps their car safe, reliable, and within
the guidelines established to keep the factory WARRANTY
in place.
Just do what your maintenance schedule with the owner's manual tells you to do, which, I think at 15,000, is change the oil and rotate the tires. It might tell you to change the cabin air filter also - that's a 2 minute job that anyone can do, but the dealer will charge you $50, the part is only $15 (Toyota part cost).
I have Corolla 2009 LE, the RPM stays very high. I am not sure is it a problem or the engine is designed like that. The engine roars at 70 mph as if it is running at 90 mph... I have taken few readings ..
Speed (mph) ----------- RPM
55 --------------------------- 3.1
65 --------------------------- 3.7
75 --------------------------- 4.7
85 --------------------------- 5.2
Idle at .8, is it normal to have that high RPM.
I wouldn`t think there will be any problem with undue wear as autos used to drive in 3rd all the time before overdrive came along. I`ll bet mileage will improve dramatically though. That is the one bright spot of owning a Corolla. I am getting great mileage and will miss it when I go to a mid-sized Ford.
fine and the computer said avg. mileage was 40.3 mpg.
Now to complete the remaining disassembly of the 1.8L
teardown engine.
The recall involves a new part added to the intake manifold to relocate the vacuum draw line for the booster from the bottom to the top.
Apparently, water condensate was blocking the draw line and preventing the booster from working properly in the old design. In really bad cases the intake manifold itself, which is plastic, was being split by the accumulation of freezing water condensate.
The new design relocates that line port above the potential water condensate level and thus solves the potential problem.
I did go in for the recall in September, but it did not fix the problem. This past week it started up again. Twice within a 12 hour period the brakes went completely and I almost had a bad collision at an intersection with another vehicle. Again Toyota looked at the vehicle and could find nothing wrong. I told them the car is unsafe to be on the road, it needs to be replaced. I also said other Toyota owners need to be warned about the brake failures and they ignored me. I even spoke to Toyota headquarters in California.
When I asked if other Corolla owners have complained about the brakes slipping since the recall, Toyota's response to me was "mine is the only case on file at this time with corporate". I find this hard to believe.
If anyone has a similar situation with their brakes please respond.
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do the brakes come right back when you pump the pedal, and return to normal, or when they fail, do they stay failed?
Also have experienced a starting problem where the engine turns over but the car will not start or when it does start the engine bobbles on for a while before clearing up and running smoothly. This happens after the car sits for several days without being started. Any thoughts
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John
Fortunately the car still is under warranty, so I suggest to take the car to the dealer to have a deep checking.
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George
A momentary check engine light would also indicate a possible temporary misfire, especially if the light then goes off (meaning the problem "fixed" itself by the plug finally cleaning itself off).
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