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-It's highly unlikely that the system will "reprogram itself"
Well, that's exactly what it does when you depress the reset button.
The answer to your question is pretty easy. If you want the sensor feature to work, have them installed on the 2nd set of wheels with the snow tires.
On more expensive cars, the TPS sensors have multi feature capability are are mounded in the center of the wheel and secured by a metal (steel) band. On less expensive cars, the sensors are part of the valve stem assembly, and much less expensive, simply because they are cheaper to manufacture.
Once the 2nd wheel set is installed on the car, you should be able to hit the reset button, drive a few miles, and the wheel sensors should synch-up with the monitoring system.
Remember, these systems are required by law, and since all the manufacturers want to keep cost as low as possible, its highly unlikely that they would install "serialized" sensors that were unique to each individual.
But, just to be on the safe side, call your local Goodyear tire dealer and ask them...If its a reputable dealership, they should have the definitive answer.
One last thought...I can tell you from personal experience that total reliance on a TPS warning system is foolish...periodically check pressures with a quality tire guage, at a minimum each time the seasons change.
Let us know what you decide...Good Luck!
This is the first time I have heard of this problem with Corollas, and I follow the Toyotanation forums and the edmunds forums closely? Could you provide me with some links?
The tire place that I used said that the best quality OEM steel wheels for US-made cars (even Toyota, etc.,) go to the car factories here and the after-market ones may be slightly out of round.
So this is a good question what service is better - home or dialer.
2) It uses a timing chain for the DOHC arrangement.
So no need to worry about replacing the belt.
There should be no problem using a good conventional oil like Pennzoil that's easily available in 5w-20.
I could have purchased one for the economical sum of $40.....it probably cost Toyota $4 to make.
A technician explained that when you unscrew the canister out of the block there are a couple of drain holes that allow the oil to drain out before completely unscrewing it. The O ring sits in a groove machined into the canister that allows it to seal to the engine block.
He indicated it's critcal to replace the o ring each time the canister is removed and do not scratch the groove that it sits in during removal.
During reassembly be sure to cover the new o ring with clean oil so it doesn't go together dry.
Tighten cap to torque indicated on SST cap.
The filter cost me $6.95.
Both service manager and tech. said synthetic oil is not required.
If you want just oil change it's $39.
Thanks very much Toyota, but I'll save about $24 changing the oil myself. And I certainly know how to rotate the tires and inspect the undercarriage items.
And with the great facilities of the auto hobby shop at the nearby military base I can use one of their drive-on lifts and any tool you can think of for a very economical price.
Thanks :confuse:
Turns out it's much easier than it looks, especially since I just did it.
Took the car to the base hobby shop and put it up on the drive-on lift. The filter is right on the bottom of the engine next to the drain plug. No special tool is needed to remove the canister....just use your standard metal band type adjustable filter wrench and it will easily come off. There is a small detent type stop that needs to be depressed during removal. This is used to drain the canister before complete removal.
Remove the old paper cartridge, O ring and clean cannister....install new cartridge and O ring and reinstall canister assembly and tighten, then refill with oil.
Start engine and check for leaks.
I found it much easier than my Malibu was, albeit slightly more expensive since the Corolla filters for now are only available from the dealer at about $7.
Tire pressure light is constantly on - all tires are with 30 psi (as written on the side of the door).
I am bringing my Corolla to dealership tomorrow morning. Will update.
Good Luck
MNF
I like to change my own oil...can you explain this part a little more? I'm not sure what you're referring to.
thanks
Your tire pressure is too low. I spoke with a Toyota technician, who recommended the tire pressure be at 40 PSI. The 30 PSI you see on the side of the door is for when the car has been sitting overnight in ice-cold temperatures (in other words, this is the lowest the tire pressure should ever get). Try increasing the pressure to 40 PSI. I'm willing to bet the TPMS light will turn off.
Erik Haan
Massachusetts
what I'm talking about......similar to some bottle
cap tops where you have to depress the catch
to permit the complete unscrewing of the cap.
I've already changed my oil and filter and
it was very easy. Forget about trying to change
oil and filter without raising the car.....there's only
about 8" clearance from bottom of filter to ground.
After lowering the pressure I didn't get the TPMS
light but still followed the procedure in the manual
by resetting the TPMS button under the dash and the system works fine.
As to your oil problem I never have any problem getting an accurate reading from the dipstick.....be sure to wipe it off before reinserting it then allow several seconds before removal.
I just leave it on avg. mpg and it brings a smile to my
face as it usually hovers at 40.3 mpg as I cruise by
the gas stations.
I'm at home with the way the steering feels now and
enjoy the way I can easily make a U turn in such a small
area.
I already have some 15" custom alloy wheels picked out
that I'll be installing to replace the stock black wheels in the next month or two.
Are you stating that there is a way to view MPG in my 2009 Toyota Corolla? :surprise: How do I do this, if so?
Thanks,
Erik Haan
Massachusetts
"the mph and instant mpg sucks."
Thanks,
Erik