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Things it could also be but are highly unlikely for the symptoms it's exhibiting. If it were an O2 sensor the car would still run but it would do so like crap and gas mileage would definitely have started to suffer prior to it's failure and you would definitely have a CEL. If it were a bad spark plug or coil pack the car should still run just not well again and you should have a CEL indicating a Misfire on one or more cylinders same as a faulty fuel injector. If it were say a bad alternator and battery all at once the car would have just died and probably wouldn't have had enough battery life for the dome/interior lights to turn on.
To be honest you really need to look for a CEL and hook up a scanner. There might even be pending codes that will be helpful. If there is one report back to us and we might be able to point you in the right direction. Otherwise you need to get the car to a shop to let them diagnose and fix it for you.
I have a 2004 Corolla CE with 73000 miles. Have been using 87 grade fuel on it. After 60000 miles I started to notice some knocking during acceleration at low speeds. I upgraded the fuel to 89/90 grade and the knocking is reduced.
Have also used fuel system cleaners occasionally.
a) I am curious as to why the knocking started at higher mileage
b) Spark plug change is required at 120,000 but not sure if this could be the cause
c) Could it need just a fuel system flush
d) Fuel filter changing?
Jim
Hope this helps!
(I am a woman ) and I take very very good care of my vehicle..
They did a safety check on my car... Everything was great.. But they informed me that my struts front & rear need to be replaced...With the price being about $1200,00 dollars. For the R and R of the struts and all parts and labor..My question is:
Does this price sound in the ball park?? For this type of vehicle and the mileage and all.
I don't feel they have ever ripped me off before.. And they have been very in depth in their explanations so forth so on..
Just would like an honest answer...If someone can give me one..?
Thanks All
List Price Front Strut [non-permissible content removed]'y $134 each X 2 = $268
List Price Rear Strut [non-permissible content removed]'y $157 each X 2 = $314
Labor Rate Total, front and rear = 4.8 hours
The labor rate is posted in the repair shop and can vary widely from state to state.
The real question here is not so much the price but whether you really need all four struts.
So the question to ask them is: "Upon what evidence that you can demonstrate to me, do I need all 4 struts right now?"
Acceptable answers:
"They are leaking....here, I'll show you"
"They are weak...look how the car continues to rebound a few times after I've pushed hard on each corner of the car"
"Your tires show signs of cupping---caused by too much motion in the struts---here, I'll show you what cupping looks like"
Unacceptable Answers:
"It's always done at this mileage" (NOTE: TOO SOON FOR 65k MILES)
"It felt like it when we drove it"
My Opinion: Without very obvious physical evidence, I would judge this repair unnecessary and an "oversell".
Are struts really that expensive? Are they Toyota or aftermarket?
Hope this helps
I was told that if the noise goes away when the engine warms up that that the timing chain is not being harmed. My 2001 Corolla only has 75K miles and would like to keep to at least 150K miles. Would you suggest that I have the timing chain tensioner adjusted (or replaced)?
Thank you very much.
However, I disagree with your disappointment in Toyotas - this is a minor thing compared to everything else that Toyota still builds to last forever ... and Corolla prices are not going down with age ... I am still a happy Toyota owner
"more will come out watch.... "
Before you buy a Corolla, look around. You'll find higher quality for less.
Last year, I had to replace the front shocks for $$$. The garage wanted to change the rear ones as well, but I said "forgetaboutit". This year, I needed to replace the entire exhaust otherwise the car would not pass MA inspection. Again $$$.
I am getting more and more displeased with Toyota. Why all this talk about reliability if you have to spend $$$ each year to keep the car running? Sounds more like hype to me.
The items you mentioned, while unarguably an expense for you, are considered "expendables"---that is, they are items that, by design, wear out periodically. Other expendables would be brakes, rotors, clutches, spark plugs, etc. Of course, engines, transmissions, paint, trim pieces, major electrical items and vital safety components would not be considered expendables.
Also, every car is built to a price point and those of us who buy cars in say the under $20K class aren't going to get the build quality of a BMW or a Lexus.
Now, if your reliability (break downs, frustrating incidents of no-starts, etc) were rapidly degrading at 100K, that would bother me, too. But replacing worn-out but functioning things on a car of this age, speaking for myself, I pretty much expect it.
Anybody has any idea, why I'm getting this noise? Is it serious or I can ignore it?
Thank you all.