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Still, don't you feel better? Because the paint has all been reformulated to be more enviro-friendly! (From South Park episode 'Smug Alert): Thank Yewww!

I recommend the 5W-30 for spring-fall, and then if you have trouble finding 0w-30 for winter, just stick with 5W-30 year round. Who knows, the 0W-20 is still new, and could prove itself to be fine in the long run.

Fundamental Physics - they call them laws because they can't be broken! I don't care what car you choose, if it's a 2800 lb car driving 80 mph passing the big rigs - you ARE going to feel the buffeting, electric steering or hydraulic. Don't blame the car, this is something that a thorough test...

The EPA's website on mpg has an option for owners to post their real world mileage. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbsSelect

My fast driving days are over, but if you want to go fast on the interstate, and the posted speed isn't fast enough, you will need, in addition to a quality radar+laser detector, a CB radio. Also, there are smart phone apps. Many local governments are looking to speed enforcement to compensate...

Cars.com has a search called 'The Mechanic files', people list their local mechanics with comments. http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechanics-files Sorry, seems to be US only. Angies list, or Yelp? I had an '83, bought used in '90, had to replace the engine in '92.

Nothing original, but: Briefly, the 0W-30 will be a little bit more viscous - thicker, than the 0W-20 at operating temperature. This little difference in viscosity could make a difference at extra hot temperatures, say sustained 70 mph or lengthy stop n go city traffic -both while outside air...

I also have a '12 S I checked my owners manual about hot temperatures, they stick to the 0w-20 recommendation, even in hot weather. I may change to a heavier oil in hot weather. . .after the warranty period.

A bargain You couldn't get an AT rebuilt for $900.

I'm kind of coveting one - found a few on Autotrader, I'm thinking it was not standard on the S. Been concerned about a Wikipedia article, so I want to know if anyone here has experienced a problem: 2AZ-FE, Wikipedia: "Reports are surfacing on the internet of problems with head-bolts (not...

I'm just guessing - the teflon is in the initial oil from the factory. Second guess - he was spoofing you. It's been a long hard process to get teflon and motor oil to work together .

Where has it been parked?

68 Mercedes Benz 220D 81 Nissan 280ZX bought new (all others used unless noted) 83 Volvo Diesel (The 240 body) 86 Ford Taurus Wagon 85 Toyota Corolla 96 Chrysler Concorde - the best, and the worst 99 Toyota Camry V6 stick shift 08 Rav4 Limited V6 2WD 12 Corolla S (bought new) Left out some...

Change the oil. Two things cool the engine, coolant and oil, when you lost coolant the oil was doing the bulk of the job and may have suffered - 'coked'. When you do everything else, change the oil too.

Never paid to activate it, anyone know where this might be installed on a '12? Or what it would even look like? I would like to take it out, just because I can.

Ours is the S With a sunroof. If you search carefully there are available some LE models with sunroof, alloy wheels, and fog lights. We looked very hard at that model, but my wife preferred the steering wheel and seat of the S. Wish the S engine was a bit peppier than the LE.

I'm a big fan of Consumer Reports Having thoroughly reviewed the Auto issue, my wife & I set out to get a modest used economy car we looked at corolla, civic, mazda3, Hyundai whatever. We ended up with a new corolla, an automatic transmission. The small car has limitations in ride and...

Try to reset the gauge. The only way to know actual mpg is to keep track of miles driven between fill-ups divided by gallons bought. My first tank got 28.8 mpg. That's combined, mostly city driving, to & from work, lots of stop n go on the way home.

Move the USB port To the glove box. I want my player and cord out of sight.

I have heard First digit 1 means American - do a bit more Internet search to be sure.