Recent content by William

I traded back in February 2020 my 2012 Corolla CE 5 speed manual for a new 2019 Honda LX sedan 6 speed manual. I thought my Corolla had a much better ride than the Honda. The Toyota got better gas mileage too. In fact I liked everything better with the Toyota except the air conditioning compared...

I've thought about trading for the 2020 Corolla L 6M, but I think I'll hang onto mine. It has 186,000 kilometers but still runs like when it was new.

I hardly ever see 2012 Corollas on Toyota dealer web sites. Are people hanging on to them?

In a few months, my owner's manual recommends that I change the spark plugs at 192,000 kilometers for my 2012 Corolla. Could I do this job myself, or should I take my Corolla to the dealer or mechanic? If I take it to the dealer what would they charge me? Thank you.

When you said my engine was barely broken in at 175,000 kilometers, I felt I wanted to put in a new clutch. Thank you.

The parts of the clutch cost $371, and there was 8 hours labor at a cost of $825. I don't know what kind of clutch it is. I got over 7 years with the original clutch mostly city driving and not much highway.

I had the clutch replaced yesterday in my 2012 Corolla 5-speed manual, and they put in a new throw bearing. It cost me $1,356 taxes included in Canadian funds. The clutch now is light to push and quiet. I'd like to keep my car for many more years.

Does 175,000 kilometers sound about the right mileage for needing a new clutch?

I have 175,000 kilometers on my 2012 Corolla now which I bought new. I need a new clutch now. It'll cost about $1,500 Canadian for the job. I really like the car. I have the car rust proofed every year so the body and frame are excellent. Nothing has gone wrong with the car, just maintenance. Is...

Thank you for the information. All I've had to do so far is regular oil and filter, brakes ( I had someone else install ceramic.), cabin air filters, and the coolant was just done at 159,000 kilometers on my 2012 Corolla. I'll need new spark plugs at 192,000 kilometers. I mentioned I go to Krown...

There is a TV commercial that says a driving instructor put over 900,000 kilometers on his Corolla. I know someone who worked in the Cambridge Toyota plant, and he told me I could keep my car as long as I want. Somebody else told me his friend who drives taxi with a Corolla and has over 800,000...

I notice my gas mileage isn't as good. I changed the air filter at 75,000 kms. What else could cause poorer gas mileage? Thanks.

It doesn't need a coolant change until 160,000 kilometers. The spark plugs are good until 192,000 kilometers. My tires and brakes are good. What things should come up now? Thank you.

Thank you for your reply. I bought the headlamp bulb today from the dealer and installed myself. They charged me $24.86 Canadian tax inc. for the bulb. The dealer wanted $25 to install.