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    Help changing transmission fliud.

    Hi folks, hope all is well. I have a 2008 Corolla. I would like to change the transmission fluid. It says Type T IV ( i guess type t 4) on the dip stick. Can I go get any type T IV and dump it in, or does it need to be a toyota Type T IV only? I read a while ago that toyota transmissions are...
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    Brake pedal grinding noise

    Hi folks! I have been hearing a grinding noise when i push the brake pedal and release the brake pedal on my toyota corolla 2008. i hear it at low speeds of around 20 mph to 30 mph. the noise last for less than a second and occurs immediately after the brake pedal is pushed with my foot or...
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    2008 - Squeaking Turning Steering Wheel

    Hi guys, how is everyone? My corolla 08 squeaks every time i turn the steering wheel. do u know what the problem might be? thank you for ur replies.
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    2008 Corolla - Radio Wiring Harness

    Hi folks! hope all is well. a) i am trying to install a new stereo in my corolla 2008. when i saw the back of the old radio i found 2 unused ports with 20 pins ( 10 on top and 10 on the bottom ) and another port with 12 pin ( 6 on the top and 6 on the bottom) does anyone one know what these...
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    Electric Connector

    Hello folks! hope all is well. i just changed my headlight last week and noticed that the connector was burned. i changed the bulb any way and everything seems to be fine even with this connector burned. am i supposed to be concerned or should i just let it go? is it something the car can live...
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    A/C Not Cold Enough

    Hello Everyone! Hope all is well. My 2008 Corolla's AC doesn't blow cold air cold enough. The air that is being blown is cold , but just not "cold cold" , the way it used to be a few years ago. i have not noticed any noises, no nothing , just for your information. why do you think the air is not...
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    Clanking Sound

    Hello All! Hope everyone is ok. While i am driving my corolla 2008, i am hearing a clanking sound. it almost sounds like a small metal pipe is being dragged on the road for a few seconds. it is not constant. the sound has no rhythm to it. just random clanking for a few seconds and then it is...
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    Transmission Fluid Help!

    Long story short.....slept maybe 3 and half hours last night and my brain wasnt working right. i went to open the oil drain plug and by MISTAKE opened the transmission drain plug. I realized the mistake within few seconds but the transmission fluid was pouring out like wine at a wedding party...
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    Jerky Car!

    Hello all! Hope all is well. I noticed that my car once a while ( not always) jerks when i put in park from drive. do you guys know what might be the problem? thank you so much for your replies.
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    Shaky Steering Wheel!

    Hi Everyone! Hope all is well! I have a small issue that i am noticing with my corolla 08. When I am on the highway and doing above 50 mph and i brake, the steering wheel vibrates a little as long as i have the foot on the brake. this is not happening at lower speeds like 25 - 35 mph. do you...
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    Old CD Player

    Hello guys! hope all is well ! I was wondering if i could completely remove the factory installed cd player from my corolla 08, and buy a more newer cd player somewhere online? The cd player i have right now doesn't play cds burned in mp3 format nor does it have an auxiliary input feature or a...
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    Brake Pads and Shoes

    Hello guys! I have a corolla 2008 and would like to change the brake pads in the front and brake shoes in the back. I was told by a firestone guy that these both items should be replaced on my car. I would like to replace them myself cause i dont want to pay the $300 that they said it would cost...
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    Cruise Control

    Hello guys! Can you guys please comment if using cruise control on a daily basis a bad idea or does it not matter how often you use it? Somebody i know said it is not good if you use it even for small slopes going up a street. Thank you for the replies.
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    Oil Filter Fear

    Hello everyone, hope all is well with everyone. I am planning on changing the oil this week on my corolla 08 le. this will be the first time i will be doing it. All the books and videos i have seen talk about how the filter gets screwed in. How would i know if i have screwed the filter tight...
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    2008 Corolla CD Player

    Hi everyone! hope all is well. I have a question about the cd player in my car. I have a corolla 08 LE with a regular CD player in it. I would love to listen to my class lectures while in the car on my ipod. The problem i am facing is that all the school lectures are just too many to be burnt...
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