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"Bloody hell!!!" :laughing::lol:

By the way, with any vehicle an extended drain interval synthetic oil like AMSOIL synthetic motor oil will save you money in reduced maintenance costs and improved fuel economy. It's the petroleum oils that are the expensive choice.

Mobil 1, the second in synthetics, is an okay product, although much more pricey than AMSOIL synthetic motor oil and doesn't perform as well. Exxon/Mobil also doesn't support the forum here. Many are of the opinion that Mobil 1 is now merely a Group III, "synthetic oil", which is just a...

Two cans and a string might work? :D

If a job is going to be done, it should be done right, especially in the case of a transmission that costs thousands of dollars to replace/have rebuilt. Replacing the filter is probably the most important part of the job. If we are going to do something, do it right or don't do it at all...

Not to mention if the car is equipped with the WS rated fluid and not using the special Toyota equipment to complete the job, the transmission can fail.

As I noted, changing the transmission fluid with a WS rated fluid and not using the special equipment needed to complete the job can cause transmission failure running into the thousands of dollars to repair, i.e. a rebuilt transmission. This is not a job for the do-it-yourself backyard mechanic.

AMSOIL has issued a Technical Service Bulletin on changing the automatic transmission fluid in all Toyota automatic transmissions with WS rated transmission fluid. Toyota Transmission Fill System (43k PDF) (Revision: 1/12/10) OBJECTIVE: Inform consumers about Toyota-specific requirements...

Below are the capacities listed for your Toyota on my websites Online Product Application Guide. The fluid has to meet the Toyota WS specification. AMSOIL Signature Series synthetic automatic transmission fluid is the best choice and will provide the best transmission protection, smoother...

As the article states, outside air is full of pollutants, contaminants and allergens. Vehicles are not air tight and you will not find a case anywhere that resulted in a crash due to the vehicle having the recirculate button on. :thumbsup:

MozzEc - There is a distinct metal-to-metal clanking sound in the video. I highly doubt that is being caused by a rubber belt. I concur with Donabed that if are having mechanics taking guesses, they aren't mechanics. Avoid. Diagnose. An inexpensive but effective stethoscope is to use a...

Congratulations on a very thorough and professional installation. :thumbup1: I've thought of doing this very thing with my own car to protect me from abusive police officers. What prompted you to install front and rear dash cams?

Welcome to the Corolla Forum! :thumbsup::):thumbup::clap::thumbup1::balloon: I listened to your video and a distinct metal-to-metal banging can be heard. This is a very serious situation and I strongly advise you not to run the engine anymore, until a professional automotive technician can...

Welcome to the Corolla Forum! :thumbsup::):thumbup::clap::thumbup1::balloon:

We've covered this before in depth and there is no problems with cutting springs, properly.

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