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    Air Bag Recall?

    Do you guys know if the 99 corolla is part of the big toyota recall?
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    1999 Corolla - Does Your Corolla Burn Oil?

    I have noticed since my last oil change that I am burning a quart of oil every 1200 to 1300 miles. Could this be due to the fact that I switched to mobile 1 5w30 full synthetic? The previous owner was using 10w 30. Which viscosity of oil do you use? And is it ok to top off using non synthetic...
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    1999 Corolla - Power Steering Fluid Type?

    Before I replace the power steering pump which is making a horrible sound I would first like to remove all the power steering fluid and replace with fresh fluid. Maybe I will get lucky and the power steering pump will stop making that horrific sound. So question, What type of power steering...
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    1999 Corolla - Noise Coming From Engine

    Hey guys hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the holidays. Today my 99 Corolla developed this strange noise (rattling noise) Please have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe3HaMSquwM Any idea what it can be?
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    150K Suggested Maintenence

    As per the maintenance schedule what is the recommend service for 150k interval on the 99 corolla. I am sorry and am asking because I dont have a service manual for my car. Thank you in advance. Shawn
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    Recommend Brakes For My 99 Corolla

    Hey guys I'm thinking about getting new front brakes for my car. Which brake pads do you guys recommend? I was thinking about getting these...
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    1999 Corolla - Spark Plug Metal Ring Stuck on Thread

    As most you know I have been relentlessly trying to troubleshoot a P0303 (cylinder #3 misfire). Today I removed the spark plug from cylinder #3 and noticed the mental ring was stuck to the thread and wasn't flush with spark plug like the others (see image below). I was able to loosen the mental...
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    Is Resetting A CEL With Scan Tool Same As Resetting by Disconnecting the Battery?

    I am curious when you clear a check engine light (CEL) by using a scan tool is it equivalent to when you clear the code by disconnecting the battery? I believe when you clear the code by disconnecting the battery the PCM/ECM will need to re-learn and store into adaptive memory your engines...
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    Ignition Wire Resistance

    Hello All, Does anyone know what the resistance should be for a ignition wire on a 99 corolla? I would like to check each of the four ignition wire with an ohmmeter. If you happen to know could you please advise. Thank you. Shawn
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    1999 Corolla Serpentine Belt

    What does the serpentine belt control on a 99 corolla? The serpentine belt in my car has little cracks in it. Is this normal? And how much can I expect to pay for replacement? If going bad does it affect overall performance? As always thank you guys.
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    How Many MPG Are You Getting?

    I see on the fuelly.com site people are getting 34 to 40 mpg on their 99 corolla and on my 99 corolla I am only getting 26mpg. The car has had a full tune up tire pressure is to spec so am not sure why my mpg is so low. It's a 4 speed automatic with 148k. Are you guys getting about the same...
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    Air Rushing Out From Oil Filler Hole

    Today I had the engine running at idle and took the oil cap off and notice a good amount of air rushing out with a little spray of oil. Is this normal on a 99 corolla 148k on engine? Should I be concerned? Thanks.
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    Using Lucas Oil Stabilizer and Engine Restore Together

    I am using 10w 30 on my 99 corolla with 148000 miles. I have added 1 quart of lucas oil stabilizer and 1 can of engine restore and about 3.5 quart of 10w30. Will this comination make the oil too thick? Any issues adding both lucas oil stabilizer and engine restore together?
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    1999 Corolla - Engine Compression PSI

    What should be the psi for each of the cylinder compression on a 99 Corolla with 148,000 miles with automatic tranny? I am getting a compression test down in effort to resolve an ongoing misfire issue with cylinder #3 (p0303). I have already changed the spark plugs, spark plug wiring, all 4...
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    1999 Corolla- Do I Have a 3-Speed or 4-Speed Automatic Transmission?

    I have a 99 corolla ce how do I tell if it's 3 speed or 4 speed automatic? It does have an o/d button on shifter if that help. Thanks.
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    1999 Corolla - Leak in The Exhuast Manifold Gasket Cause One Cylinder to Misfire?

    I am trying to address an ongoing misfire issue on cylinder #3 (P0303) on my 99 Corolla 148,000 miles. I have already replaced all spark plugs and wires, all 4 fuel injectors, new air filter. Car only misfires on one cylinder (#3) and only in the morning when I first start the car. Once the car...
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