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If it has the VIN code R, yes.

The eighth digit of the VIN number, from left to right, will tell you which engine you have. COROLLA 1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code [R] 1ZZ-FE...

What kind of tires are on the car and what size are they? Is the size P205/55R-16 and is the tire the Goodyear Eagle RS-A, or the Bridgestone Turanza EL400-2?

Go to any auto parts store, open the box of a Purolator air filter and look at its construction. The air filters I've seen always have casting flash around the outside perimeter of the air filter that partially covers the filtration media. For me, I'm just not that impressed with the attention...

What year is the Corolla?

Regarding the proper octane rated fuel for your Corolla, I recommend following the recommendations listed in your owners manual. Here is a link to an article that discusses using higher octane fuel than what is recommended for your vehicle and the negatives associated with that -...

Correct. This is the difference between the engines - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_ZZ_engine I sent you a P.M.

AMSOIL offers the Ea oil filter which has one of the highest efficiency ratings on the market, filtering out 98.7% of contaminants @ 20 microns. The Ea oil filter also has excellent capacity, meaning it will hold a lot of dirt and still flow. Here is the online Product Application Guide link...

Wow! This motorist must really take care of his vehicles! Excellent job!

Welcome aboard Kitten! :)

Hi KittenC. This recall is voluntary and is Toyota management stepping up to the plate to take care of their customers. This is commendable of Toyota. Toyota is one of the largest automotive companies in the world and thus by default, any recall they decide to enact is going to encompass a...

Mike, there are many professional and very good automotive technicians doing a very hard job every day. It might not be fair to refer to them as grease monkeys. The repair is free and takes care of a safety issue that could cause a fire leading to the destruction of your car. I recommend...

So Amy, it's been a week. How did you make out with the problem of the quick lube using the incorrect oil viscosity in your Corolla? I hope they corrected the mistake they made? Keep us posted.

Next, Eric shows you how to do a compression test. If the engine has a broken timing belt or bad valves, it could be getting spark and fuel but still fail to start. A compression test will check for this. Again, you can rent a compression tester kit from Advance Auto Parts. Enjoy -...

Here is a video where Eric shows you how to diagnose a faulty fuel pump - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOzN1tZI_E

Here is a video that will help you diagnose the no-start problem you are experiencing with your car. It's done by a fellow that goes by the name of EricTheCarGuy on YouTube. I've been in the automotive repair/maintenance industry for over 25 years and it's unusual to run across someone as...

By the way, the fuel pressure gauge should come with instructions on how to use it. You'll need to find the schrader valve on the fuel rail to hook up the fuel pressure gauge. When you do this, some gasoline will leak out and since gasoline is highly combustible and could cause a fire that...

It sounds like an exhaust leak. To diagnose, without getting burned, see if you can get your hand in the area that the noise is coming from to feel for any pulses of exhaust fumes coming out. When you open the hood, do you smell exhaust fumes?

Front wheel drive vehicles will not generally pull to one side or the other if they need an alignment, until uneven tire wear occurs which will cause the vehicle to pull. But by then, the damage to the tires has been done. An automotive alignment technician can make alignment adjustments down...

Is the original equipment clutch a good design?