26 Sep 2013, 11:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Here’s another proof that the 2014 Toyota Corolla got more stylish and upscale but still has the same functionality and thought-out mechanics. As with the majority of its functional parts, ...
26 Sep 2013, 10:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Even if the 2014 Toyota Corolla got a whole new upscale design new features, the automaker kept most of the mechanical parts from the outgoing model, enhancing only what it was needed. So, if you...
25 Sep 2013, 16:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Rust is one of the main enemies of a vehicle and even with today’s technology, there are still parts that can rust on a car. Bolts and nuts make the perfect example. The most common bolts t...
25 Sep 2013, 14:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car in the world, and its reliability is rock-solid, but still, there are situations when it might have overheating issues
25 Sep 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you are owning an older Toyota Corolla and you are concerned about it getting stolen, there is a small trick you can do to prevent that from happening. Normally, you would go for an alarm syst...
25 Sep 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The fan mounted on the back of your Toyota Corolla’s radiator helps to draw more air through it and help with the cooling process. Normally, the fan will kick in when the engine gets hot. S...
24 Sep 2013, 09:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Variable Valve Timing system on a Toyota 4AGE 20 engine alters the timing of valve lifts in order to improve performance, fuel economy and emissions. Replacing one of the VVT pulleys is not t...
23 Sep 2013, 16:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Normally, if you own a Lexus sedan or SUV, washing it resumes to driving down to the local car wash and leaving the guys there clean it with foam and high-pressure water hoses. Maybe some wax after....
23 Sep 2013, 11:09 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Since your Toyota Corolla is front-wheel-driven, the only drive shafts you have are the ones connecting the gearbox with the front wheels. So, you have basically two metal bars with mechanical ba...
21 Sep 2013, 10:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If a circle surrounded by brackets containing an exclamation sign in the middle appears on your Toyota Corolla's dashboard after you start the engine, it means that you have a braking pro...
20 Sep 2013, 17:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Sometimes, plastic parts broke and since the rear hatch handle of a Toyota Sequoia as a lot of plastic in its structure, it may break. Luckily, you can replace it at home with some basic tools, l...
20 Sep 2013, 16:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As with all the fluids in your Corolla, the brake fluid needs periodical replacement, which should be mentioned in your user’s manual. All you need is fresh brake fluid according to your ve...
20 Sep 2013, 15:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If for some reason you damaged your Toyota Corolla radiator, you can fix small leaks using some silicone adhesive. Its a simple job and you only need some quality silicone, like the kind used to ...
19 Sep 2013, 17:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / So, you just got a Scion FR-S and want to make it even sportier by upgrading its suspension, right? Well, you came to the right tutorial. If you really want to do this yourself, you might want to...
18 Sep 2013, 12:28 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Deactivating airbags in your Toyota Corolla, or any other car in fact, is dangerous and pretty much pointless, since it is there to save your life in an accident. But if you want to turn your 200...
17 Sep 2013, 18:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If the TRAC OFF and VSC lights pop up on your Toyota, Lexus or Scion when you drive off, you might want to recalibrate the steering angle sensor. The procedure is very simple and all you need is ...
17 Sep 2013, 16:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If your older Toyota Corolla’s central lock light stays on the dashboard even after closing the doors and the lights in the car do the same, it may indicate that the sensor on one of the doors...
17 Sep 2013, 14:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As with the other fluids in your Toyota Corolla, the power steering fluid will loose its properties after a while and it will require a replacement. The job can be done easily at home, using some...
17 Sep 2013, 14:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The OBD (On-Board Diagnosis) system in your Toyota Corolla will enable you to see what’s wrong with it without going to the service if you choose the low-budget DIY way. Of course you have to ...
16 Sep 2013, 16:47 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you want a cool visual effect in your Scion tC for about 20 bucks, you can install LED lights in your cup holders. The cool effect will also be amplified at night if you place a water bottle in t...