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    RECALL ON 2014-2017 Corolla CVTs!!!

    To be precise, not electrical but electronic (firmware). And “preventing” rather than “fixing”. Under some conditions (apparently related to higher rpms), the original firmware might allow extra stress on the CVT. If those conditions are frequently encountered then one eventually might – not...
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    RECALL ON 2014-2017 Corolla CVTs!!!

    I would also love statistics. Right now the only public ones are from Consumer reports and TrueDelta (both on volunteer base) but not from Toyota. Service campaigns are not related or conditional to warranties, but the good will (to maintain good marketing...) from manufacturer. Anyway, you...
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    RECALL ON 2014-2017 Corolla CVTs!!!

    Actually, it isn’t a “fix” at all for the most part as it simply improves wear management in currently OK units. But it also provides a real fix (repair or replacement) for units that didn’t aged that well. From statistics and what we see in forums, those cases seem scarce. The K313 itself...
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    2017 Corolla engine problem

    Baloney. It rather sounds like the car going in "limp mode", which happen to protect it because an underlying problem is occurring. Mechanic should be able to read the then generated trouble code from the car computer. I assume you mean Corolla Ascent (not Accent) in which case North American...
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    Hello from South Texas

    Check if the CVT firmware has yet to be updated (free) : https://www.toyota.com/recall Feasible but with the time and money invovlved, it's probably wiser and simpler to change the whole car.
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    RECALL ON 2014-2017 Corolla CVTs!!!

    It's already been widely discussed on this forum : http://www.corollaforum.com/threads/most-of-us-probably-have-a-recall-cvt.7492/ If you want to know if your vehicle has yet to get the service campaign done : https://www.toyota.com/recall (better get direct info than marginal toyotatalk which...
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    Ok...which wheels

    Bottom !
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    Cruise Control

    Yes Corolla. I don't know if it's prewired or not but if you look at the link to another post I included in my previous post, I'd assume yes (OP saying it's easy). Here is another link that might help ...
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    Cruise Control

    Someone did it and there are videos on the net (depending on model/year I guess). http://www.corollaforum.com/threads/cruise-control-install-complete-2015-l.4486/
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    Heated mirrors and wipers inadequate

    FYI My mirrors do get hot to the touch. I don't have wiper de-icer but frankly after 30 min (equivalent of 2 cycles) the windshield itself should be / is warm form the car heating system.
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    Heated mirrors and wipers inadequate

    Heated icon not glowing on mirror : normal (not sure how many models do it as it is mostly reserve to BSM to avoid confusion). You have the dash "rear defrost" to know it's on. Winshield wiper de-icer : main purpose is to help with wipers stuck frozen on the glass at the base of the windshield...
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    2016 Toyota Corolla S Special Edition - Gas Mileage

    Yeah. I don't know why they don't push more the Eco (Valvematic) version : slightly more power and almost on par with newer competition EPA ratings. Mine is at 39 mpg over 5 years (hand calculated). From what I understand, the 2.0L will only be in "S" versions with an 1.8L (the same?) for others.
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    2016 Toyota Corolla S Special Edition - Gas Mileage

    32 mpg would be a bad week for me... Just saying that "results will vary" and so would they in real life with another model, especially small turbos that are better in EPA test than real driving (if its any consolation ;))
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    2018 Corolla fuel consumption

    Then it’s as I said: what you’re showing activate the Eco drive indicator. It’s in every Corolla and just indicates that the driver actions are compatible with better mpg. It changes nothing to the car performance, behavior or operation. Not to be confused with Eco drive mode which dulls...
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    2018 Corolla fuel consumption

    I have no idea for the ECM. I'm puzzled : you mean your S has the LE Eco+ "eco mode" ?
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    2018 Corolla fuel consumption

    Probably. 2006 Civic and 2018 Corolla S have about the same EPA rating (other variants of Corolla have better ratings). The rest has to do with driving conditions/habits (like the difference between your 15 min – a bit long – vs 30 sec warm-up). By the way, S doesn’t have an “eco mode”. Merely...
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    Low Oil Pressure on a 2019 Hatchback XSE

    Hope everything turns fine although, as I mentioned, living in a (very) cold winter environment I've never seen such a thing. Don't forget to drive the car for a longer period once a week or so ! ;)
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    Low Oil Pressure on a 2019 Hatchback XSE

    Yes. Often nicknamed "limp mode", to prevent as much as possible damage and allow driver to reach a safe port if some trouble is detected. AN oil change would be a great idea. Milky color can come from condensation, a possibility with your type of temperature/driving, although it wouldn't...
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    Low Oil Pressure on a 2019 Hatchback XSE

    I don't know how frigid it is where you are but living in Quebec (Canada) with below freezing temp in winter, I can tell you that it doesn't trigger a LOP light/condition (and my car is not garaged). Oil will degrade faster, starting may be harder (especially if the wrong viscosity was used) but...
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    Low Oil Pressure on a 2019 Hatchback XSE

    Absolutely right and totally understandable. Beside what I mentioned (oil level checked or filter leak before delivery or electronic glitch) and even then, it's puzzling. Corolla has a reputation, but no engineering piece is infallible, plus the XSE is a totally new engine. Although if the...
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