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Agreed. In an engine that isn't a high performance turbocharged or supercharged engine, Premium gasoline isn't needed and with Premium's lower Btu's can actually provide for a reduction in fuel economy. Save your money. Here is an article from the Federal Trade Commission regarding Premium...

That depends on where the bolt is stripped or not. It's not unusual to have a bolt stripped at a point where it still is able to provide a liquid seal so the transmission fluid or oil, doesn't leak out.

Wandering at highway speeds is many times due to an out of alignment condition, specifically the caster angle. However, I don't think the Corolla has adjustments for this alignment angle. Ask a competent alignment shop if the caster on your Corolla can be adjusted.

If you've ever heard of the Pontiac Trans Am, you could order it with a special WS-6 high performance handling package, which greatly improved it's handling. The engineer that designed this is a world famous suspension engineer named Herb Adams and he doesn't recommend lowering springs, saying...

That's why they are supposed to do, but in reality many times what needs to be done is to drive in reverse very fast and then jam on the brakes so hard that the tires virtually lock-up before the, "self-adjusting", mechanism will work. To have a professional automotive technician periodically...

Too little backpressure in the exhaust system could cause a lean running condition. What symptoms is the car displaying that make you think it's running rich? What is an AE71?

These are classic signs of an out of alignment and out of balance condition. Your Corolla will need a 4-wheel alignment as soon as possible or the tires you just installed will wear out prematurely, as the old ones did. An out of alignment condition will also reduce fuel economy and make the...

I'd guess that either the engine was run low on oil or it was pushed way too hard. Toyota engines are very reliable. Another resource you can use to find a good used engine is --> http://www.Car-Part.com It's an Internet database of thousands of junkyards across the nation with millions of...

They should be the same 1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code [R] 1ZZ-FE engine. My online product application guide lists them as the same --> http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehiclelookup.aspx?zo=349698 However, before spending your hard earned cash for the engine, I recommend contacting a Toyota dealers...

Hi Dave. :) Just to let you know, new car warranties aren't based on arbitrary recommended drain intervals, with the keyword being, "recommended", not required. In the U.S., per the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Improvement Act, an oil can have 16 gazillion miles on it without being...

Considering that your brakes are so important and your life depends on the proper operation of the brakes, it would be wise to get your vehicle to a competent automotive technician as soon as possible. There could be many different reasons for the brake light to come on.

It's unlikely a head gasket failed, as this is very unusual with a Toyota. In 25+ years in the automotive industry I've personally never seen it. It's very difficult to diagnose a vehicle over the Internet and your best bet is to take it to a competent automotive technician, which I assume...

AllData is what I'd recommend --> http://www.alldatadiy.com/ It is a step-by-step online repair manual, as well as listing all Technical Service Bulletins, campaigns and recalls for your vehicle. It lists factory part numbers, prices, estimated repair times, fluid capacities, diagnostic...

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Curious as to why you'd do that? A decent auto repair manual should have the vacuum hose diagram you seek. Check auto parts stores and/or bookstores.

The symptoms you've described at the classic signs of warped brake rotors.

Nice color! I'm personally so tired of seeing silver, gold, bronze, platinum and white. What has happened with car colors these days?!

That's very, very good! How many miles are on your Corolla now? I take it that fuel economy is with the 10% ethanol blended fuel, or is it 100% real gas?

AllData is what I'd recommend --> http://www.alldatadiy.com/ It is a step-by-step online repair manual, as well as listing all Technical Service Bulletins, campaigns and recalls for your vehicle. It lists factory part numbers, prices, estimated repair times, fluid capacities, diagnostic...

This can be caused by mold and mildew accumulating in the ducts from condensation building up from the use of the air conditioning.