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    oil change

    In Canada, the OM says 5K (8K km) or 6 months whatever the mileage. Possibly because of more winter driving vs US.
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    Corolla le

    I think the OP doesn't want a conversion tool as much as to know if he can modify the car display to that effect. As far as I know, the answer is no. On Canadian models it's l/100km and I haven't found any function to display otherwise. So my guess is that it's a production area setting.
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    What are the OEM tires? 2014 Toyota Corolla

    I once had Michelin X-Ice that were great on ice but garbage in the thinnest layer of snow. So maybe it's a Michelin thing... Anyway, light car or not, FWD (actually better in snow) or not, snow tires gum are way ahead of "all-season" gum get hard and slippery below 32F. Like many, I used to not...
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    2018 TRD Corolla?

    There was one a Corolla TRD concept, and even a rumor of a TRD sub-brand. No news since. http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-trd-toyota-corolla-concept-is-here-maybe-for-reals/
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    Tail lights

    They are the exact same shape and size. Not sure about connection, since the all reds include LEDs.
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    2017 Corolla

    I don't think the Civic has the advantage on that point either. With comparable equipment it would be between $1,000 to $3,000 more than Corolla, depending on trims. Anyway, congrats on your new car. Great choice. Drive carefully ! ;)
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    What are the OEM tires? 2014 Toyota Corolla

    I don't know the specific of each model but Corolla uses a bunch of different tires brands - even for a same size - depending if it's LE Eco, LE, LE+, LE premium, etc.
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    2014 S vs. S Plus?

    Yep, those were standard on S+ MT, but optional on S+ CVT.
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    2014 S vs. S Plus?

    either S Plus or S Premium (which added standard moonroof, full softex, electric driver seat and Entune Premium with nav).
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    Keyless Push Button Start System and Car Thieves

    Physical lock. Just google "OBD port lock". But don't go over the top worrying !
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    Keyless Push Button Start System and Car Thieves

    That's the trick ! Also applicable to your credit card with chip. To amplify a signal, you first have to catch it so thieves definitely have to first be close to your fob in the first place (that's why they say don't leave them near the main entrance). The "Faraday" pocket solve the problem, but...
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    Keyless Push Button Start System and Car Thieves

    Let's not get alarmist here (pun intended :p). It's a different theft method, not a higher rate one. Sure there will be more of those as more cars with push-button hit the roads. But the highest rate still belong to... keys left in the ignition. Actually, you could also be hacked with a...
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    Keyless Push Button Start System and Car Thieves

    Any computer or computer related gadget is vulnerable. Adding security layer complicate things for thieves, but the vulnerability remains anyway. Medias love security company, in the market to sell security gizmos to manufacturers, demonstrating "easily" hijacking a car. But the new reports...
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    Tire Pressure Light

    Toyota isn't clear about the cutoff point, just saying "when tire pressure is critically low". So anyone estimation is just that. Basically, consider the light as a warning light like the oil pressure light : you don't wait for it to come on to check things.
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    Tire Pressure Light

    Procedure to recalibrate the TPMS via the "reset" button in the upper left part of the glove box. (only needed to set a new PSI value to check, won't work if unknown new sensors are in the wheels) As Donabed Kopoian said, let the tires cool down for a few hours before doing this. Park the...
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    Any way to show "Current Speed" in the center screen of the Tachometer?

    Actually, the '14 owner manual even stated that you could change the blinker frequency via the touchscreen... to no good ! Turn out you have to go to the dealer and yours is far from the only one not knowing it. But display the speed was never an option shown anywhere. You're right about the...
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    2017 Corolla

    The whole front end including headlights, probably ! Beside that and other cosmetic/security nannies mods, the car is not different. But at a cost and trouble probably greater than the plunge in equity of simply getting the new car.
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    2015 XRS

    No XRS in view (poor sales). Under the fancy new look and noticeable improvements, 11th gen is practically the same as 10th gen. So I don't know from experience but the 2.4 should fit. Units with a CVT might be another story.
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    Tire Pressure Light

    The battery thing is really a last resort thing even for CEL. For TPMS just need a few time to re-adjust itself. It would have to do this anyway after reconnecting the battery.
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    Backup Warning Feature

    Thanks! Then I'd say the mixed answers reflect two different equipments : -Rear parking sensors (those gadgets on Amazon) - just reflect the distance between the back of the car and a fixed obstacle right behind it. About 10' range, no side perception. And even if it had it, too short for...
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