How Many Miles Do You Have?

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tommegunns

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Corolla S 2007

My 2007 Corolla 5 speed is currently sitting at 159,000 miles and still no major repairs. Daily driving has actually decreased a little. I'm only doing about 800 miles a week now lol! Other then oil changes, some new tires, and every 4 or 5 tanks filling up with supreme (Chevron only since day one), I have had nothing else go wrong with this little work horse. The first car that I have owned with over 100,000 miles that I don't have worries about!
 
Scott O'Kashan

Scott O'Kashan

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Using Premium gas in a vehicle that doesn't require it, wont help the engine. Save your money.

Paying a Premium for High Octane Gasoline?

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0210-paying-premium-high-octane-gasoline

Unless it’s recommended by your owner’s manual, don’t spend the money on high octane gas. In most cases, there’s no benefit. Higher octane helps only if you have problems with your engine “knocking.”

Read Your Owner’s Manual

"Unless your engine is knocking, buying higher octane gasoline is a waste of money. Premium gas costs 15 to 20 cents per gallon more than regular. That can add up to $100 or more a year in extra costs. Studies indicate that altogether, drivers may be spending hundreds of millions of dollars each year for higher octane gas than they need.


It may seem like buying higher octane “premium” gas is like giving your car a treat, or boosting its performance. But take note: the recommended gasoline for most cars is regular octane. In fact, in most cases, using a higher octane gasoline than your owner's manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit. It won't make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage, or run cleaner. Your best bet: listen to your owner's manual.


The only time you might need to switch to a higher octane level is if your car engine knocks when you use the recommended fuel. This happens to a small percentage of cars".
 
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tommegunns

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#53
Supreme Gas

So, in other words you are saying that it is not needed? I would only fill up with it about every 5th refill. I heard some where that you should run a fuel treatment every now and again, and just figured putting chevron supreme once a month, (since it has the techron additive) would do the job, and be a little cheaper than buying a bottle of octane booster/fuel cleaner once a month. Admittedly I am not a certified mechanic, and any pointers or suggestions are appreciated.
 
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Scott O'Kashan

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tommegunns said:
So, in other words you are saying that it is not needed? I would only fill up with it about every 5th refill. I heard some where that you should run a fuel treatment every now and again, and just figured putting chevron supreme once a month, (since it has the techron additive) would do the job, and be a little cheaper than buying a bottle of octane booster/fuel cleaner once a month. Admittedly I am not a certified mechanic, and any pointers or suggestions are appreciated.
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No, higher octane fuels than recommended are not needed and have no benefit, other than to the big oil industry selling you a higher priced fuel, as the Federal Trade Commission article I posted states.

Using a good fuel additive every 4-5,000 miles helps to keep the injectors clean, cleans the intake valves and maintains the fuel economy of your car. Bottles of octane boost are also of no benefit either for the same reason than using higher than recommended octane fuels are.
 
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rbmangab

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2003 Corolla with 275,000

I have a 2003 Corolla with 275,000 miles. Original except for the catalytic converter and left front axle. The digital clock no longer works.
 
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Scott O'Kashan

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rbmangab said:
I have a 2003 Corolla with 275,000 miles. Original except for the catalytic converter and left front axle. The digital clock no longer works.
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The clock malfunctioning in Toyota Corolla's is very common. The below videos will show you step-by-step how to fix it and it's not hard at all.





 
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slo.k.rolla

90s econo box specialist
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95 dx with 479347 km. I have modified it and run it in autocross events. I'm currently in the process of putting together my own turbo kit for it..... And yes. It is the original engine and trans :)
 
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Kev250R

This is my other car
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2010 LE with 55,600. Been driving it a lot this month (almost 1,000 miles which for me is more than I thought I'd drive it) and next month I'm taking a trip to Vegas in it. Sure seems like it's going to keep going for a long time :D

Kevin
 
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tommegunns

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Still Going!

My 07 Corolla S, 5 speed, is now currently sitting @ 186,000 miles, and besides a battery, and tires, still showing no signs of stopping! However, my check engine light recently came on, a quick scan showed a faulty catalytic converter. Seems to be a common problem with this generation. Found a muffler shop that will replace it for $220.00 with a aftermarket Magnaflow Cat, which is alot better then the $750.00 from dealer. Just paid off, and saving up for a Tacoma now. Perfect duo IMO!
 
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rbmangab

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tommegunns said:
My 07 Corolla S, 5 speed, is now currently sitting @ 186,000 miles, and besides a battery, and tires, still showing no signs of stopping! However, my check engine light recently came on, a quick scan showed a faulty catalytic converter. Seems to be a common problem with this generation. Found a muffler shop that will replace it for $220.00 with a aftermarket Magnaflow Cat, which is alot better then the $750.00 from dealer. Just paid off, and saving up for a Tacoma now. Perfect duo IMO!
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Just FYI, my 2003 corolla had the cat converter replaced at around 200,000. The mechanic said it sometimes the cause is poor quality fuel.
 
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Jdub

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2003 Corolla S Auto. 304,xxx miles. Have owned since 48k miles. Other than standard maintenance items I have replaced the rear hub assemblies, drive belt tensioner x2, catalytic and both O2 sensors. On the radar for replacement is all four strut assemblies and stabilizer bars. Planning on running this vehicle to at least 400k. I just recently replaced the odometer because this model will stop counting miles after 299,999 what a bummer.
 
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Jdub

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tommegunns said:
Still Going!

My 07 Corolla S, 5 speed, is now currently sitting @ 186,000 miles, and besides a battery, and tires, still showing no signs of stopping! However, my check engine light recently came on, a quick scan showed a faulty catalytic converter. Seems to be a common problem with this generation. Found a muffler shop that will replace it for $220.00 with a aftermarket Magnaflow Cat, which is alot better then the $750.00 from dealer. Just paid off, and saving up for a Tacoma now. Perfect duo IMO!
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Don't forget the o2 sensors.
 
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rk97

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I'll play. 2003 Corolla CE.

I'm currently about to roll 123,000 miles - biding my time for the photo op at 123,456 miles :p

That's really not many at all for a 2003 model, but I only bought it in March of 2014 (19 months ago for those who don't feel like doing the math), and it had under 84,000 miles at that point.

So in its first 10 years of existence, it was being driven 700 miles/month on average. I'm putting over 2,100 miles a month on the clock now.
 
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rk97

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I missed my 10 -minute editing window, but the only maintenance I've done is a thermostat, and one of the rear-wheel hubs. Otherwise just oil changes and a set of tires (which was like $240 installed... I got the cheapest tires ever, and I don't regret it at all).
 
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H2BN

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Hello corolla fam , I have a 15' corolla with 3234 miles on it , I got with 3 miles , brand new , is a great car , I DO NOT regret the change I made , I love this car , I lowered with tein coil overs and I had varrstoen mk3 wheels on it but I just sold them , I hope to hear from y'all , have a good day .
 
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JamesB

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tommegunns said:
Corolla S 2007

I own a 2007 corolla s with currently 148,000 miles and drives the same as it did the first day I bought it. I bought it with 86,000 a little over a year ago, and use it for delivering sushi. Averaging about 1000 miles a week and a average of 36mpg (with a lot of city driving and a heavy foot with ac always on). Only use full synthetic and change oil every 6-8 thousand miles. Did the tune up at 90,000 and radiator flush, and gear oil change. The only thing that has failed to this point is a rear break light lol! Being manual transmission probably doesn't hurt either. But I believe I am putting this vehicle to the TRUE test. This is my first Toyota, but by this time next year, I will either have 200,000 + miles or a different car. I just paid it off and am about to get another car for daily driver and a backup plan (thinking of a tacoma), and this will be the strictly delivery vehicle. So far however this is the least problematic car I have owned with over 100,000 miles! Will keep updating, since I am packing these miles by the bunches. I have a good friend who had a tacoma I wanna say 1999 anyways he had 350,000 miles on it and got in a accident and flipped it upside down. When they flipped it back over it started right up and ran, but since the frame had been compromised the insurance totaled it out and you can prob guess he got a brand new....wait for it........Tacoma! Some people say that any car now can reach 200,000 this is b.s....especially when you are talking about automatic transmissions, which are usually the first to go in just about every american/domestic car I have owned over 100,000 miles, but have yet to ever have a clutch go out...knock on wood.[
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Anna D

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I just sold my manual 93 DX wagon through the Bureau of Automotive Repairs Consumer Assistance Program with 394K miles. It didn't pass smog (again) and was having some new issue with the battery/ alternator/ electrical system. It has been a great car in my family since it was brand new. Generally well maintained but not fastidiously. Burned a lot of oil towards the end. I miss her already!
 
tubular

tubular

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just brought 96 rolla wagon 1.6 5spd with 364kms. although runs real well theres some basic maitainace to do. starting with high idle. new pcv and throttle body off to clean air regulator? then clean intake and remove injectors for rubber replace.
then it will be cambelt and water pump and oil change.
there is so little rust i am stoked to finally have this wagon
 
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Robert Luthy

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Nathan said:
One of the best things about a Toyota is how long they last. Mine has 87K on it right now but I know I can double or even triple that no problem.

How many miles does yours have?

List the year and model too if you don't mind.
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2007 corolla manual tranny with 191000 miles on it.
 
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rk97

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my last post was 11/9/15, and I had 123,000 miles at that point. I'll turn 142,000 on the way home tonight. 19,000 miles in 9 months. Right at 2100/month figure I had forecast.

We bought a 2016 Kia Sorento for family duty, so the corolla has to last another 100,000 miles or so now. I refuse to have 2 car payments. My dad's '06 corolla is going strong at 250,000 miles, so I'm hopeful.
 
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