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    ACDelco Dex cool in 2019 Corolla

    After some research , I found this piece of information in the ACDelco Dex-Cool datasheet, they say it is compatible with ethylene glycol based coolant ! By the way I have checked the remaining quantity in the dex cool bottl, it was 980 ml, that is mean I poured only 20 ml of it in my reservoir...
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    ACDelco Dex cool in 2019 Corolla

    Hi, yesterday I topped off my coolant reservoir for the first time with Dex-cool coolant ( orange color) about 50 ml , after that I know that this type of antifreeze is non-compatible with Toyota coolant, so is there any harm in my cooling system if I added this tiny amount of Dex-cool in my...
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    Amsoil SS 5w30, 12,391 miles, 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.8L 2ZR-FE

    I currently use the same oil ( Amsoil SS 5w30) in my 2019 Corolla le, everything looks perfect, the engine is quiet and the performance as it should be, in addition to the peace of mind…
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    Aftermarket catalytic converter lifespan?

    I am interested only in structural integrity , as far as I know that (Kwong Kee) Catalytic converters are made of cordierite ceramic, which is very durable substance , I think I will go for it …
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    Aftermarket catalytic converter lifespan?

    I don’t care about emissions quality, I only care about the engine sound, and I intend to use oxygen sensor spacer to get ride of the code p0420, I found a catalytic converters under $50 without precious metals
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    Aftermarket catalytic converter lifespan?

    I intend to add an aftermarket catalytic converter to my car, after its was stolen, and I do not intend to buy the original because it is very expensive, Which works to divert toxic gases in the exhaust of the car into less poisonous gases. However, I read that aftermarket catalytic converters...
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    2019 Toyota Corolla CVT Fluid change interval

    Thank you all for your concern, today I went to a Toyota service center, and they changed the transmission oil for about 4 liters, and they also changed the filter, and they told me to change it again at 120,000 km, I think my procedure was a little early, but it undoubtedly gave me confidence...
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    2019 Toyota Corolla CVT Fluid change interval

    I have booked an appointment tomorrow at the maintenance agent in my location, he will change the CVT transmission oil in addition to the filter, he told me that it is better to change the filter with the oil because this would extend the life of the transmission in addition to that when...
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    2019 Toyota Corolla CVT Fluid change interval

    Nothing to laugh about, the Toyota Corolla takes only less tha 10 secs to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour, which is not so bad, In addition to the fact that the acceleration of the car occurs steadily and not in the form of waves as in other cars, and I did not mean that it is a Ferrari...
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    2019 Toyota Corolla CVT Fluid change interval

    Thank you all for your replies, my 2019 Corolla LE manual says the same, replace at 96 k km (60k miles) at severe service. I consider myself as a severe because I live in an area with a hot climate, in addition to severe traffic jams, but I do not use it to tow or load things on top, but as I...
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    2019 Toyota Corolla CVT Fluid change interval

    Hello everyone, I have some kind of confusion about the CVT transmission fluid in my Corolla, should I change it at 60 thousand km or can I use the car further, frankly, I hope that my car will remain usable for more than three hundred thousand km at least So, will changing the transmission...
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    2019 Corolla oil consumption

    Yes exactly , I bought it with about 54k kilometers , and now it is about 59 k kilometers , I am not mixing anything, but some guys here are not familiar with our km measurement. however, thanks all for your replies, I will consider it normal, after all I am abusing this boring car with high rev...
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    2019 Corolla oil consumption

    Not new , purchased it with 54 k kilometers odo , I calculated it that it will consume about half quart per 10k kilometers ( 6250 miles). I drive the car mostly in stop and go city traffic, and little of high way driving.
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    2019 Corolla oil consumption

    Hello everyone, I have a 2019 Corolla le 36k mileage ODO , and I recently noticed that it consumes some oil about 100ML or maybe less , after I drove it about 1800 km, i.e. about 1100 miles, is this considered normal? Considering that I m using Amsoil OE 5w30.
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