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Ethanol in fuel is clearly a failed experiment and needs to be repealed. Seeing that the government collects more taxes the lower our fuel economy is driven down though, (using more fuel equates to more fuel taxes collected), that may be tough one.

Politics is unfortunately heavily involved with our cars.

Government is forever intertwined with our every day lives, including our Corolla's and very much so with gas prices, inspections, registrations, the taxes we pay for all the above, etc. To turn a blind eye to that might not be wise. There is a distinct difference between necessary spending...

Does it do this exact same thing every time you start the engine and turn on the headlights? Does it do this if you just turn the headlights on without the engine running?

Unusual noises are not, "normal". This seems to be the catch-all phrase that dealership service personnel use when they are unable to diagnose the problem. When the car is test driven to check for the noise, make sure to go with the person test driving the car so you can point the noise out...

I hope the transmission can wait that long. The problem could even be low transmission fluid. If at all possible, check this as soon as you can. Good luck with it.

Unless it were a top shelf synthetic transmission fluid, 71,000 is a bit far without changing it, in my opinion. Pull the transmission dipstick and with a clean white paper towel, wipe off the fluid that is on the dipstick onto that paper towel. If the fluid looks darker in color, (as opposed...

By the way, an interesting additional piece of information; in 2009 Toyota began recommending the 0W-20 viscosity for their vehicles. The 0W-20 and 0W-30 viscosity's are merely numbers on a viscosity chart and it doesn't mean zero protection. So rest at ease. :)

As to the recommended oil for your Corolla, the O.E. recommendation is for the 5W-30 viscosity, which means the AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 can be used, which can save a lot of money in fuel. After moving up my daily driver to this product from the 5W-30 viscosity, the fuel economy increases...

Exercising our Constitutionally guaranteed rights of free speech isn't anti-government, that's pro-government. :) The government is all citizens, as it is by the people and for the people. We've all read the news reports of the $300 hammers, etc., which is very wasteful of our taxpayer money...

I don't think so at all. It's a good price guide. You can try http://www.NADA.Com, but they don't list private party retail values anymore and just list trade in values.

Welcome aboard and rest assured, we wont hit any rocks, abandon ship and leave you stranded! :)

Hats off to you for your decision! :) Yes indeed, many times a vehicle has a huge emotional value that no monetary price could ever reflect. I fully understand and agree with your decision. A car is a car, but a car owned by a loved one, well that's not just a car anymore and is elevated to a...

By the way, sorry I didn't say this before, but I was so focused on your car problem I forgot to extend my condolences to you over your mother in-law passing away.

My cats are never bad and they don't smell either as they are very clean and get baths regularly. :)

Maybe, but before you go to all the time and trouble to do this and potentially discover it's not going to work, going down to your local Toyota dealers Parts Department, having a chat with them and obtaining their recommendations will provide you solid information. Question; what is a...

My pleasure. I've been in the automotive industry for the past 25+ years and I enjoy helping people with their vehicles. :) The below article will provide you solid information on Low Rolling Resistance tires - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=155 In my 25+ years in...

A shorter spring does the same thing. However, removing 1/2 coil isn't anything drastic.

To notice any real difference in braking with an economy car like a Corolla, you'd have to be driving the car like a maniac and constantly be pushing it to the limit. For that little benefit, in my opinion it's wise just to leave it the way the engineers designed it and avoid all the headaches...

http://www.KellyBlueBook.com