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    What did you own/drive before getting your Corolla?

    2005 corolla. Bought it used super cheap ($7k)with 50k miles because it was a salvage title. Gave it to my son last month when his geo prism died. The car has worked perfectly. 2001 Sienna. Bought it new. Now has 230k miles on it with no problems whatsoever. I offered to buy they wife a new...
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    What did you own/drive before getting your Corolla?

    2005 corolla. Bought it used and cheap ($7k)with 50k miles because it was a repaired salvage title. Gave it to my son last month when his geo prism died. The car has worked perfectly. 2001 Sienna. Bought it new. Now has 230k miles on it with no problems whatsoever. I offered to buy they wife a...
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    CVT Transmission Issues ??

    Some feel that a power flush is harmful because it breaks loose small pieces of particles that get into the gears and causes failure - my father in law is a mechanic and of this opinion. I’ve heard others say it as well. I’ve had excellent luck on my cars with just draining and replacing what’s...
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    CVT Transmission Issues ??

    Billt460 gives good advice. It is a risk to do it on your own. I’ve also heard that Nissan cvts are problematic. So it may have been coincidence. But in the end, it’s safest to take it to a professional. But if you’re going that route, you may as well go to the dealer where they will put the...
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    CVT Transmission Issues ??

    I have had my used 2015 corolla with a CVT for 2 weeks now and I love the CVT transmission! I'm planning to change the CVT fluid at 50k miles or less (20k miles on odometer currently). My local Toyota dealership recommended that it be changed at 60k miles but strongly recommended that I not do...
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    Transmission fluid change again ?

    I have a 2001 sienna. 230k miles and transmission runs perfect. I drain what is in the pan once a year and replace what I drain with valvoline synthetic ATF. The transmission fluid on the dip stick looks pink and new with this schedule. I’ve never taken the pan off or replaced the filter.
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