Recent content by jasonart

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    Hitch

    Have you checked to be sure the holes are still open and can accept the bolts to be threaded? On my son's 2005 Corolla, we had to retap the holes to clean them up. We live in Minnesota and the weather took its toll on them. No big deal, we re threaded them and his hitch is still fully functional.
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    2010 CV Boot crack/leak

    A CV axle doesn't leak like an oil pan does. The grease in the CV boot is heavy and not thin like oil. If the boot is leaking or some other issue, you will see the grease splattered on surrounding parts and frame. I don't think it will leak on to the floor as the other parts and frame don't get...
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    My 2012 Corolla manual now has 150,000 kilometers. What to look for now?

    Oxygen sensors, fuel injectors, tires, struts, and many other things can impact mileage efficiency. None of them may be failed but could be worth replacing. Seafoam in the fuel tank, crankcase, and top end can help. I switched to a K&N air filter and see some improvement in power and...
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    Help! Car shuts off while driving wont restart. 2009 S corolla

    Sounds like a couple of things wrong (maybe cause, maybe effect) but the repair shop is shotgunning their reply trying to cover all possible bases. Can you confirm there is oil in the engine? Leaking? Head gasket issue if in the radiator. Sounds like it is getting electrical current and...
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