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    MPG query

    All interesting thoughts. I have changed the air filter also (I should have added) and do drive like a grandma. If only I knew how to hit traffic lights on a green light!! 39 mpg sounds amazing by comparison. Air flow sensor is perhaps my only hope. Seems like good money after bad!
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    MPG query

    Hi team. I'm averaging 26 mpg (US) in my 2015 corolla. Is this very poor? I had bought the car on the basis it would deliver great economy, however this seems pretty average to me. I do live in a hilly city with a bit of traffic, but usually travel off peak. Have changed the sparks, oil to...
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    Accelerator pedal touchy

    Yes, I've only had the car a couple of months and it has been like this since I've bought it. Unfortunately my carport area is on a slope, hence the need to touch the gas to move. Good to know that it's normal. So I was originally averaging 9.1 l /100k. I've changed to pirelli p6s (the old...
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    Accelerator pedal touchy

    The accelerator pedal on my 2015 corolla is very sensitive. Even if I tap the pedal, the car basically jumps forward. This makes navigating a three point turn in a tight spot very hard. Is this normal? I'm also noticing relatively low mpg (8.7 - 9 litres per 100k, although mainly city...
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    Common mileage for oil leaks?

    Looking at getting a 2006 corolla with 200,000 kilos on it without a PPI... What is a common mileage for oil leaks? Should I make sure to get a PPI? It's a good deal so don't want to hold up the sale.
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    Brakes

    I've checked the fluid and its on the max line, it looks a good colour (slight yellow). Does this rule out air in (quality of) the fluid being the cause of the spongy brake? Or rule out a leak? Cheers
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    Feel very bump but nothing obviously wrong

    My 2015 corolla seems to ride really rough. It's like I can feel every bump and it makes a loud noise when going over bumps. Going over the the centre lane makes a huge bang, and even small drains on the road make a loud noise. There are a few vibrations in the steering wheel at all speeds...
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    Brakes

    Cheers both - really helpful. You think bleed and change all pads out even though just the rear are worn? He was just doing an overall check of the car - I actually hadn't specifically mentioned the brake concerns but I assume that they would offer to bleed them as part of the brake pad...
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    Brakes

    My 2015 corolla has quite an unresponsive brake pedal. You have to really push it down, at which time it does stop fast enough / fine. I.e. the main issue is the sensitivity. I had the car looked at mechanically and they didn't say anything except that the rear brake pads are 75% worn. Is...
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    Water Pump - Vibrations - smokers car and other complaints

    I have a 2015 corolla with 131k on it. I took it to the mechanic to top up the coolant (was low) and he said some splashed on the engine when he topped it up, likely meaning the water pump was leaking and probably needs replacing. He needs to pressure test first. Has anyone had a fuel pump...
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