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  1. Scott O'Kashan

    1992 DX Automatic - Doesn't Make 4th Gear

    The recommended motor oil viscosity for your Corolla is 10W-30. Pour in transmission fluid additives can cause problems. It sounds like there's mechanical problems with the transmission, needing the attention of a professional. If it needs rebuilding, it will probably run about $2,000.
  2. Scott O'Kashan

    Corolla Door Wont Open!

    So it's nine days later. Did you get the door problem resolved?
  3. Scott O'Kashan

    Signal Light Not Blinking

    It's now nineteen days later. How's your car?
  4. Scott O'Kashan

    2006 Corolla - Cold Start Knocking and CEL

    So it's eighteen days later. What's the status of the car?
  5. Scott O'Kashan

    Buying a Used 1999 Corolla

    So it's five days later. Did you buy the car?
  6. Scott O'Kashan

    DLR Relay or Alternator Problem?

    Sounds like maybe a short somewhere. A professional automotive technician well versed in vehicle electrical systems will be of assistance.
  7. Scott O'Kashan

    Grinding Noise on Start and No Traction

    It wasn't a joke. :) Does the engine in your Corolla currently have regular petroleum oil, or a synthetic oil? What brand and viscosity, i.e. 5W-30, etc.
  8. Scott O'Kashan

    1997 Corolla Starter

    Welcome to the Corolla Forum! :) Be sure not to be a stranger. :) Go to --> http://www.AdvanceAutoParts.com and look up the starter for each vehicle. Note the part numbers and if they are the same, bingo. If not, the other starter will not work.
  9. Scott O'Kashan

    2009 Corolla - Help With Upgrades

    Do you want an economy car, or a race car? Using an economy car as a race car doesn't tend to work out very well.
  10. Scott O'Kashan

    Grinding Noise on Start and No Traction

    I have been in the tire business for many years and attempting to drive on snowy, icy roads with just summer tires is a prescription for disaster, especially for someone that has never driven in snowy, icy conditions before. If you actually attempt this, make sure your have collision...
  11. Scott O'Kashan

    Grinding Noise on Start and No Traction

    Here is a website that will provide you with sound winter driving tips and preparation for diving on snowy, icy roads - Ice Road Safety - http://icyroadsafety.com/ Every year, ice and snow on roadways kills more people than all other forms of severe weather combined. Below are several...
  12. Scott O'Kashan

    Grinding Noise on Start and No Traction

    Welcome to the Corolla Forum! :) Regarding your first question, I am going to take an educated guess that the engine is on a diet of petroleum motor oil, correct? Regarding your second question, in general original equipment tires don't tend to be very good. The vehicle manufacturer only...
  13. Scott O'Kashan

    2006 Corolla CE - Lowering?

    1. Reduced ground clearance allowing exhaust and suspension components to become damaged. 2. High expense. 3. More difficult to get a car on a lift for repairs.
  14. Scott O'Kashan

    2006 Corolla CE - Lowering?

    Any particular reason why? Are you aware of the drawbacks?
  15. Scott O'Kashan

    Excited New Corolla Owner!!!!

    Well that's good news and thank God your wife wasn't injured or worse.
  16. Scott O'Kashan

    2002 - Vibrating

    Try the diagnosis test I suggested and it will greatly help pinpoint the problem. -- B.F. Goodrich T/A Certified Tire Specialist
  17. Scott O'Kashan

    Excited New Corolla Owner!!!!

    Sorry to hear this. :( From what I've seen, it's usually the deer panicking and running right into the car, so go easy on your lady. :) I hope you had collision insurance on it so you can get it fixed?
  18. Scott O'Kashan

    Buying a Used 1999 Corolla

    Welcome to the Corolla Forum! :) The Kelly Blue Book value of this car is about $2,658 - http://www.kbb.com/toyota/corolla/1999-toyota-corolla/ve-sedan-4d/?condition=good&vehicleid=6049&intent=buy-used&mileage=99000&options=230855|true&pricetype=private-party So the price is below the Kelly...
  19. Scott O'Kashan

    Oxygen Sensor

    I thought you had said you purchased Bosch o2 sensors?
  20. Scott O'Kashan

    New Corolla Owner

    Welcome to the Corolla Forum! :)
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