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  1. echarleswhyte

    Long Life Brake Fluid?

    I just notice an error in my response and would like to clarify, what I meant to say was if you car calls for premium fuel you CAN NOT go down to regular or you risk damage.
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    Oil filter wrench?

    It does not matter to me anymore as my warranty is way past over. However I did ask my Toyota dealer about changing my own oil when it was under warranty and I was told that if I bought the Toyota oil from them (maybe filter as well, can't remember) and kept the receipt then it would be fine as...
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    E140 License Plate Screw Size

    I don't know the size but I bought the vinyl ones that are on the shelves at Walmart, or any other store. They fit perfect and have held one for several years now.
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    What Did You Do to Your Corolla Today?

    Yesterday I cleaned the interior and washed it for the first time in a long time. I then put on these decals I got off e-bay long ago.
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    another costly corolla item to worry about

    L is not for rental companies, it is just the base model. As mentioned rental companies (in North America) don't by manual transmission cars, most don't know how to drive them, and I would imagine the transmission would not last long with some many different people driving it. Automatic makes it...
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    2013 Corolla- window problems

    have you checked the switch? it could be that the switch is bad.
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    Greetings From Medicine Hat

    welcome, there is a a section specific to model years, but that said, I would call local junkyards, see if they have your car and then you can pull parts off it
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    kaizen

    Well, back at it again being in lockdown. The front bumper flares for the S model have seven clips on the inside of the bumper (no pics of that) and two points at the bottom that are held in with screws. one of those points on each side were broken off and I kept the pieces. As you can see...
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    2013 Corolla LE fog lights pre-wired ??

    First, I would get a light kit and restore the lights if they are oxidized (fogged up) or buy new lights. Have the light bulbs themselves been changed? if not buy new bulbs, just like the ones in you house they dim and can die after several years. once the lights have been corrected or replaced...
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    2012-2013 Corolla S

    I have a 2013 S. No issues at all. I have only changed oil, air filter and done a brake job. Have not even needed to change the battery yet. I drive 5 speed manual and I don't find it sluggish, could it use some more horses and torque, sure, but I have had no problems with it. Drove it from BC...
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    Are 2009-2013 Corolla Fenders the same.

    Well, there was a midcycle refresh for 2011, you care correct, however on the front end the lights and bumper were updated. It took me a few years to actually notice (which, for me is surprising I did not notice the detail sooner) but the difference in the headlight design and fitment are really...
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    Broken Dipstick 2010 Corolla

    I guess they figure it is easier to go in from the top versus the bottom. I would get a second opinion and quote
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    Broken Dipstick 2010 Corolla

    Air-something does not makes sense. all they would have to do is remove the oil pan and it would likely just fall out. I would not drive around with a piece of metal like that in the oil. Did the dealer just give it back to you to drive away?
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    How long could my 2012 Corolla last?

    Not to say a CAT can't be done as DIY, but I will concur that here in Canada everything tends to be more expensive. Even the "cheap" car parts don't seem to be as cheap as they could be. I DIY my oil and it averages about $50 Canadian, which today is about $39 USD. When I was taking it to the...
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    Are there daytime dash lights on 2011 Corolla?

    This is normal, dash lights should not be on during the day in my opinion. I see so many people that drive with there lights off at night because they think they are on because the dash lights are on. At least in Canada there has been legislation in place ( I believe to start in 2020) to have...
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    front bumper grills

    What would be the purpose of removing them? They don't really do anything but they are where the fog lights go on models equipped with them. Not exactly sure what is behind them if you don't have the fog lights but I think it looks better then just a hole and I believe aerodynamically it is...
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    How to disable Seat belt chime??

    I would just plug in even for short trips. Just yesterday in town someone rammed two cars, one of them hard enough to deploy the air bags, in a shopping mall, then backed into a store and then floored it and smashed into a bank. drugs may be involved. Just go to show you never know. That said...
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    Is the 2012 Corolla a good year and worth hanging on to? Thank you.

    Well, the 10 gen comprises model years 2009 to 2013 with a mid cycle refresh for the 2011 model. It is hard to tell the difference between 2011-2013 visually with the exception of the clock placement on the dash. late 2012 and 2013 models it was moved to a pod on top of the centre console. I...
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    What is this?

    If I am not mistaken, I removed it on my car once but since put it back, it looks like the air intake 'resonator'. I don't know what it does or what it is for but there is a hose that connects onto the top hole from the intake hose beside the battery.
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    Car Trunk

    at least on the 10th gens, if you use the key hole in the back you can activate the valet feature. this will prevent opening the truck with the interior, or key fob. that way you can leave something in there and it "won't" get stolen, however, if someone tries hard enough they can break in...
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