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Something to consider is that the Corolla uses good old fashioned port injection. So long as you use a top tier fuel, there should not be any issues with deposit formation. Mazda like most other companies, are now using direct injection. With the exception of the companies out there utilizing...

What kills the seat for many is that lumbar support is poor and not adjustable in all the trim levels. My LE premium is the same way. My back took a while to get used to this versus Fords which all come with generous lumbar support.

Your assessment is correct as the 10k interval may not be appropriate for people who make mostly short trips around town, or operate under severe service conditions. With short trips, it may build up moisture with can combine with contaminants to form acidic by products that can use up the...

You might be surprised as American cars are not always comfortable. Many of them utilize aggressive bolstering as they are moving more into the realm of European style performance. The Fusion is a good example as the mid range SE seats are very plush, but the sport buckets on the top Titanium...

I have the perfect vehicle for you! A 2017 Lincoln Continental with Ford's patented 30 way power seat! The reality is that manufacturers can only do so much as they have to meet a price point objective when competing in this brutally competitive market where profit margins are razor slim...

How are all your fluids doing? The dealer would be the best course of action just to get peace of mind. Btw, did you opt for any anti corrosive treatment plans that dealers typically try to sell you during the paperwork phase of the buying process?

For fuel economy, is that what the dash is telling you or is that what you calculated by hand? So far I am finding the dash to be 4-5 mpg off. The dash shows me getting 41mpg but by hand I am getting 35mpg. Not bad for an engine that now has only 1400 miles

That better be one strong belt!

It could also be the smell of a very hot catalytic converter. I just realized that I have no clue how CVT's work.

I bought it for price. Toyota is pretty much giving them away with the massive incentives that are being offered both direct to consumers and hidden incentives given to dealers only. The Focus is a far better car, but was $3k more equipped the way I wanted. I just need a cheap car while I am...

I am afraid that I have no knowledge of car audio equipment as it is the home theatre side I am most familiar with. What are some of your best brands with fidelity being the priority?

Glad to hear that you got it resolved. No car is going to be perfect with how complex they have become.

I would never run an oil that long. Tests have shown that the viscosity goes way out of spec with the longer drain intervals, and also you are continuing to accumulate contaminants in the oil over time. The filter is only capable of filtering particles down to a certain size. The last test I saw...

You got good taste. I have huge respect for Amsoil but keep in mind that their top end oils may not be API or SAE certified as may be needed to avoid molesting your warranty. The debate with many of these premium synthetics on the market boils down to how much of certain additives are being...

My dealer offers free oil changes for life which will help after the 25k Toyota Care ends. Good thing considering the Corolla requires fully synthetic oil.

One of the key things to be very careful of are claims that chip companies make as only the reputable ones can back up their claims with a dyno. Even then, you have to be careful as they might claim a specific peak increase of xx hp, but the reality is that it was at a specific rpm and actual...

Find a reputable tuner by asking these guys who have been on the scene a while.

The factory NGK Iridiums are very good. Stick with that unless you are adding major power adders. The same has always been true on Fords as the factory OEM Motorcrafts were always the best, often even with major mods(adjusting for temps)

For a tune, ask these long time Corolla fans about who is reputable. Reputation is critical just as if you were looking for a neurosurgeon to mess with your brain. A bad tune can be very bad. Rather than import engines, a better route may be forced induction depending on how well built the...

What speakers did you go with? I am mostly interested in fidelity over decibals.