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2011 Corolla S 5 speed Borla axle back

Alicia, Everything else I can think of should be setting an error code that Toyota would had seen. It has been a couple decades since I have been an auto mechanic by trade so I don't have the specific knowledge needed to know what else could be doing it without setting a fault code. I would be...

if the engine seems to run smooth but yet your mileage is that bad, I would suspect a dragging brake. After some normal driving, stop and feel of each wheel. If one is obviously hotter than its opposite side you've likely found the problem. (both fronts should feel about the same, and both rear...

They will be obviously damaged or tore. Their function is to keep contamination out of the cv joints and keep the grease in.

Mr. Faisal at least some info on that chart is not realistic, take it with a grain of salt The pour point of Toyota 0w20 should be more along the lines of -65f, not -17f As a rule of thumb pout point needs to be 20f lower than the lowest expected temperature. Before pour point is reached there...

Mr. Faisal, For the oil to be certified ILSAC GF-5 and API-SN its evaporation rate must be less than 15% So this should be a non issue really Here is Toyota's own website: http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7627/related/1 If you want to learn more about the GF-5 standard...

Mr. Faisal, Your manual is clear in its recommendations for where you live. I would still choose the lower viscosity of those you feel comfortable with and compare viscosity index on the options you have available. just as an example: Lets assume you had two options either a 5w30 with a VI of...

You're welcome Mr. Faisal, Toyota's 0w20's 215 viscosity index is the best I know of. While you might find something higher, there is a point of diminishing returns. The USA source I use is: http://daytonatoyota.com/forms/order-parts?masterpage=car-service They are a little more expensive than...

Good resource on understanding Viscosity Index: http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Articles/Print/28956 Mr. Faisal, you really need to check with Toyota on what viscosity is best for your conditions. What seems like just numbers can have a dramatic effect on the life of your engine, whether...

correction: VI is calculated based upon 40c to 100c

VI is viscosity index, it is a numerical scale indicating how well the lubricant maintains viscosity from 0c to 100c, the higher the number the better the oil is at maintaining its viscosity. at 215 Toyota's synthetic is considerably higher than most oils on the market, even AMSOIL is only 165...

None of the above, Your engine is designed for 0w20 with a GF5 rating I recommend Toyota synthetic due to its 215 VI rating, even more important with your high temps. most of the viscosities you listed may cause damage, some of them severe. Viscosity is the single most important oil...

if you're very lucky, you might find a good used engine in a salvage yard.... beyond that, cost of repair exceeds value imho if it has sentimental value, possibly buy a rebuilt long block: http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1990,corolla,1.6l+l4,1275252,engine,long+block,5240