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  1. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  2. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  3. Ashraf Jaafar

    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…
  4. Ashraf Jaafar

    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 …
  5. Ashraf Jaafar

    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
  6. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  7. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  8. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  9. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  10. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  11. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  12. Ashraf Jaafar

    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...
  13. Ashraf Jaafar

    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.
  14. Ashraf Jaafar

    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.
  15. Ashraf Jaafar

    Amsoil OE 100% synthetic group 3?

    Personally I prefer Amsoil OE for this reason, I don’t trust oil that is not API certified , besides what is the reason to spend more money if I am not going to extend my OCI beyond the manufacturer recommendation!, in my opinion, to spend $80 in two oil changes during a year is better than to...
  16. Ashraf Jaafar

    Quality of Amsoil OE versus Mobil?

    At this point , I disagree , Amsoil SS series with no doubts are good oil, but if you don’t extend your OCI beyond the owner manual recommendation then what the reason for using SS oil!, Amsoil Oe provides the needed protection the engine requires , besides that HC oil easily competes PAO oil as...
  17. Ashraf Jaafar

    2010 Toyota Corolla 1.8L, Phillips 66 Shield Choice 10w30 syn blend, 5,022 OCI

    Hello , you see in the attached PDF that this engine and other ZR series engines can ran the oil viscosity range from 0w20 to 20w50 with absolutely no structural limitations, read page 6 , just you need to be careful with start up temperature... those engines are incredibly tough.
  18. Ashraf Jaafar

    Quality of Amsoil OE versus Mobil?

    well , this is an old discussion, but in my opinion using Amsoil Oe oil in normal OCI will delete any differences between other top oil brands, as long as it carries the needed specs and approvals
  19. Ashraf Jaafar

    Amsoil OE 5w30 for one year interval

    Hello everyone, I have a question, it seems to be silly, but it is important to me , my mother has a Kia sportage 2016 with 2.0 engine , she asked me to change the car oil , after six months after last oil change, she insisted on that as the car owner manual recommended ( 6000 km/ six months)...
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