Recent content by jimbomac1961

Hello guys. I have a 2009 1.8L auto trans. Corolla S. Can anyone tell me which tranny cooling line is the return line? I'm going to install a trans cooler. I've followed the instructions that came with the cooler to identify the return line. But I still can't tell. My gut says its the top line...

If the brake lines and wheel cylinders look good, maybe you are looking at a faulty brake booster.

Sounds like you may have a leaky wheel cylinder or brake line.

I would need more info before trying to diagnose any noise.

I would say that all ac units take a few minutes to cycle warm air from the outside, run it through the system before pushing the now cooled air into the passenger compartment. I simply put my windows down until the air from the vents is cool. Most parts stores can show you how to check and...

I have a similar issue. My wife and I both use our seatbeats all the time. But my wife is disabled and has trouble getting in the passenger seat. The alarm is irritating ( as it is meant to be). But I now wait till she is buckled in before I start the car. I was able to find a procedure to turn...

Also, I don't know why a key company would want the first digit of your vin#. That only shows country of manufacturing origin. Possibly they were trying to see if you have the Toyota Smart Key system. In case you don't know that is the push button start. Yes, it's a pain in the ass. But all...

I understand your frustration. The 2 Toyota dealerships in my area (south-central NC) want almost $160-$180 for a key and $90 for programming. They both told me they will not program keys bought elsewhere. And you MUST have a dealer program the key with your car's computer. You will need to...

That interior looks great. I have a red Corolla and that would look great in my car. How did you you do it?

I have 2009 Corolla S with the 1.8 with an auto trans. I'm thinking about putting on a class 1 hitch. This is would be my first time towing a 5x8 U-haul travel trailer with a smaller car. Any thoughts on this and possibly adding a trans cooler to the mix?

Hello I'm Jim. I'm 54 and new to this forum. I've just purchased my first Toyota. It's a red 2009 Corolla S. It has 144k. I'm pretty OCD about car care. So I expect a lot from my cars. I hope this Corolla lives up to the Corolla rep.