2007 Corolla LE
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right, i just like to add stuff to my op lists as time goes on - i.e.,;
http://forums.evolutionm.net/10605693-post1.html
anyway no big deal
http://forums.evolutionm.net/10605693-post1.html
anyway no big deal
9012 Bulb Modification and Fit
Happy to report that the 9012 bulb base modification was successful. It is a good deal brighter than the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480FIEG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Philips Crystal Vision Ultra[/ame], which aren't the brightest to begin with, but they are quite white and decently bright. The product I replaced it with was [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480N18G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]this[/ame].
I've got pictures of the light but you can't really tell any difference anyway. I only did this for the passenger side for now as a test. It isn't an earth shattering change, and nothing like an HID, but it is a solid, good light output. I'm satisfied in this regard, and I think combined with the headlight restoration I have a light output that I can live with at night without turning the high beams on.
Below are the before and after pictures of the modification.
Happy to report that the 9012 bulb base modification was successful. It is a good deal brighter than the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480FIEG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Philips Crystal Vision Ultra[/ame], which aren't the brightest to begin with, but they are quite white and decently bright. The product I replaced it with was [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480N18G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]this[/ame].
I've got pictures of the light but you can't really tell any difference anyway. I only did this for the passenger side for now as a test. It isn't an earth shattering change, and nothing like an HID, but it is a solid, good light output. I'm satisfied in this regard, and I think combined with the headlight restoration I have a light output that I can live with at night without turning the high beams on.
Below are the before and after pictures of the modification.
Also, did my annual oil change today. Car had ~16,000 miles on the oil, Amsoil 0w20 SSO, which I'll be sending to Blackstone to see how the results turn out.
Did the standard drain, plug & fill with more Amsoil 0w20 SSO, car immediately felt smoother again. However, I did make one change - the recommended Amsoil filter, the EA15k09, is very small, and like many people know, the bigger the oil filter the better, especially for extended drain intervals. Did a little digging and it turns out the EA15K51 also fits the Corolla and is a much bigger filter. (I already do this with my Evo, using the EA15k20 instead of the recommended EA15k13).
Not sure how many people are aware, but Amsoil dropped a lot of their EAO oil filters - a much higher quality filter, better made and better filtering, and a lot of the EA15k's dropped in size when the EAOs were out. Using a bigger filter if possible is definitely a good thing, so long as it fits.
I didn't take any exact measurements, but the EA15k51 is significantly larger than the EA15k09. The only thing I was concerned about was the diameter, which I thought might be too large both to fit and to seal properly. I think it turned out just fine though. I'll monitor for leaks just in case. It just BARELY fit in the space though. Pics below!
trans fluid next! using amsoil multi vehicle SS ATF
Did the standard drain, plug & fill with more Amsoil 0w20 SSO, car immediately felt smoother again. However, I did make one change - the recommended Amsoil filter, the EA15k09, is very small, and like many people know, the bigger the oil filter the better, especially for extended drain intervals. Did a little digging and it turns out the EA15K51 also fits the Corolla and is a much bigger filter. (I already do this with my Evo, using the EA15k20 instead of the recommended EA15k13).
Not sure how many people are aware, but Amsoil dropped a lot of their EAO oil filters - a much higher quality filter, better made and better filtering, and a lot of the EA15k's dropped in size when the EAOs were out. Using a bigger filter if possible is definitely a good thing, so long as it fits.
I didn't take any exact measurements, but the EA15k51 is significantly larger than the EA15k09. The only thing I was concerned about was the diameter, which I thought might be too large both to fit and to seal properly. I think it turned out just fine though. I'll monitor for leaks just in case. It just BARELY fit in the space though. Pics below!
trans fluid next! using amsoil multi vehicle SS ATF
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When we oversize oil filters, the amount of air flowing around the oil filter is reduced, which reduces the transfer of heat and reduces cooling of the oil. This can cause oil temperatures to rise. Also, an oversized oil filter is closer to hot engine parts, which can also increase temperatures.
From the pictures posted, the oil filter gaskets are not even close to each other in size. This can cause the gasket of the oversized oil filter to leak, or even worse blow out, which could cause extensive engine damage or even catastrophic failure.
From the pictures posted, the oil filter gaskets are not even close to each other in size. This can cause the gasket of the oversized oil filter to leak, or even worse blow out, which could cause extensive engine damage or even catastrophic failure.
You betcha. Polaris. I've been using them for years. Their oil analysis reports are much more complete and include the very important TBN testing.
An oil could be fine in every category, but if the TBN is depleted, the oil should be changed to avoid engine damage. Without TBN test results, we're in the dark about the suitability of the oil for continued use, or not.
http://www.oaitesting.com/
An oil could be fine in every category, but if the TBN is depleted, the oil should be changed to avoid engine damage. Without TBN test results, we're in the dark about the suitability of the oil for continued use, or not.
http://www.oaitesting.com/
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Just a curiosity question here but do Corolla's not use an external oil cooler? I know my '93 T100 and my ex's '99 4Runner both external oil coolers, although both of those trucks have V6 engines. I'm planning on having my Corolla on a rack later today, when it is I'll look around and see if there is an oil cooler on my '10 Corolla.
Kevin
Kevin
do you have the 1zz-fe?
FWIW, i checked on a few other forums, including bitog where a lot of guys have the same motor. apparently a pretty common practice to run an larger filter, and the 1zz-fe's filter mount is fairly large. the 3" ea15k51 is juuuust about pushing it, but i think it will work. i'll monitor for leaks of course.
rumor has it the ea034 has the same diameter & thread, but is even longer than the ea15k51. i'll have to give it a shot next time. that may assist with the air cooling as well - more exposed surface area, more air, and more of it "in the open."
FWIW, i checked on a few other forums, including bitog where a lot of guys have the same motor. apparently a pretty common practice to run an larger filter, and the 1zz-fe's filter mount is fairly large. the 3" ea15k51 is juuuust about pushing it, but i think it will work. i'll monitor for leaks of course.
rumor has it the ea034 has the same diameter & thread, but is even longer than the ea15k51. i'll have to give it a shot next time. that may assist with the air cooling as well - more exposed surface area, more air, and more of it "in the open."
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change
Finally got around to doing the automatic trans fluid today - had been putting it off for a really long time.
Followed the detailed instructions on another forum, went fairly smoothly. The only snag I hit was that I didn't have enough fluid - I had 9qts of Amsoil ATF, but I think the process takes about 10-12qts to totally flush out 100% of the old fluid - guess that's why Amsoil sells this stuff in 2.5 gallon jugs. Ultimately, had to pick up about 3qts of Valvoline maxlife. I'll leave this stuff in for about 60k miles/3 yrs, and do another full flush with filter at that time. I believe it's been done twice before I came into possession of the car, but I don't think the pan has ever been dropped & filter changed.
Basic process was:
- Drain from the plug
- Drop the pan
- Drop the filter
- Install new filter
- Reinstall pan with new gasket
- Add about 4qts through the dipstick tube
- Disconnect the transmission fluid return line, attach hose to it
- Start the car, pump out a quart, add a quart
- Repeat until only new fluid is left.
Few random pics below!
PS: does anyone know what these plastic guards here actually do? Just shield from road debris? Kind of tempted to pull them off:
Finally got around to doing the automatic trans fluid today - had been putting it off for a really long time.
Followed the detailed instructions on another forum, went fairly smoothly. The only snag I hit was that I didn't have enough fluid - I had 9qts of Amsoil ATF, but I think the process takes about 10-12qts to totally flush out 100% of the old fluid - guess that's why Amsoil sells this stuff in 2.5 gallon jugs. Ultimately, had to pick up about 3qts of Valvoline maxlife. I'll leave this stuff in for about 60k miles/3 yrs, and do another full flush with filter at that time. I believe it's been done twice before I came into possession of the car, but I don't think the pan has ever been dropped & filter changed.
Basic process was:
- Drain from the plug
- Drop the pan
- Drop the filter
- Install new filter
- Reinstall pan with new gasket
- Add about 4qts through the dipstick tube
- Disconnect the transmission fluid return line, attach hose to it
- Start the car, pump out a quart, add a quart
- Repeat until only new fluid is left.
Few random pics below!
PS: does anyone know what these plastic guards here actually do? Just shield from road debris? Kind of tempted to pull them off:
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Guessing, it sounds like a fluid pressure issue. I'd look at the filter to see if it's plugged up with debris that the new fluid flushed out of the system and is now plugging up the transmission filter. This is a common occurrence.
The fluid itself isn't the issue or all Toyota's would react that way. They don't.
The fluid itself isn't the issue or all Toyota's would react that way. They don't.
Read this Technical Services Bulletin as it addresses this issue -
Bulletin From Filter Manufacturers Council (16k PDF)
Bulletin From Filter Manufacturers Council (16k PDF)
i dropped the pan and replaced the filter, got 12 fresh quarts of fluid in.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/132-9th-gen-corolla-1st-gen-matrix-2003-2008/325325-diy-2003-2008-corolla-matrix-vibe-transmission-fluid-strainer-replacement.html
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/132-9th-gen-corolla-1st-gen-matrix-2003-2008/325325-diy-2003-2008-corolla-matrix-vibe-transmission-fluid-strainer-replacement.html
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