Questions you think are too stupid to ask!

nd

So if i want to replace the coolant on my 02 corolla(new shape) can anyone recommend a coolant? My haynes manual says any quality glycol ethanol coolant but I've read various places it's important that it's silicate free.

joujoujou

Approx 30 notes for genuine toyota coolant from dealer. Not a rip-off at all.

JohnBoy26

nd wrote: »

It says 5k miles or 6 months on my haynes manual #4791

The oil was this stuff

http://www.intrexcarparts.ie/car_accesories/engine_oils/motul_engine_oils/full_synthetic/p489. It was that price after delivery.

Thanks for that link.

5k or 6 months is way before the interval, the Haynes manual must have a misprint tbh.

The oil you posted above is the same spec as the oil I posted so nothing really between them only price

joujoujou

My Haynes (#4286) says the same.

JohnBoy26

joujoujou wrote: »

My Haynes (#4286) says the same.

Check your owners manual

Toyotafanboi

http://www.mpmoil.nl/products/index.php?product=86000C

using this coolant in my own corolla. been near 3 months in there now and it seems fine. still a good colour (no corrosion etc). got it in the local top part, think it was around €15 for the gallon. silicate free

I'd agree with John €55 is very expensive for oil. i got a gallon of mobil 10w40 semi synthetic in halfords for €35 which is suitable for the corolla, even tescos do castrol edge for €40.

i'd also echo that 7k miles is a nice time to do oil changes, or twice yearly if you cover less than the 7k. if your corolla is anything like mine, you can still see very clearly when you dip it if the oil is a good colour or if it is getting worn out. my oil has been in around 4k miles now and it is still very clear.

joujoujou

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Check your owners manual

There's no single word about oil change intervals in manual.

JohnBoy26

joujoujou wrote: »

There's no single word about oil change intervals in manual.

There is in the service manual the one where the stamps go.

_oveless_

where can I buy a spare wheel? tried a few tyre places and they didnt have any, told me to call a scrap yard no luck either.

joujoujou

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Check your owners manual

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

There is in the service manual

:cool: :P

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

the one where the stamps go.

I service my car myself, so those are all my stamps.

joujoujou

_oveless_ wrote: »

where can I buy a spare wheel? tried a few tyre places and they didnt have any, told me to call a scrap yard no luck either.

What car?

_oveless_

joujoujou wrote: »

What car?

nissan micra, everyone says there the easiest car to find spare parts for, so far no luck though

joujoujou

What year?

Wanderer2010

When your indicator light is flicking really fast on and off, does that just mean it needs the bulb replacing or is there a deeper electrical issue?

toastedpickles

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

When your indicator light is flicking really fast on and off, does that just mean it needs the bulb replacing or is there a deeper electrical issue?

Just needs a new bulb!

Wanderer2010

^ Thanks! And since the spirit of the thread is stupid questions, I have another one:

My tyre pressure seems to always be at the 30 mark, give or take 2 up or down. I check monthly but it always seems the same, I dont do massive mileage monthly but drive it a good bit around town so it gets a fair whack of speed bumps, the odd bad kerb and stoney roads, I would have thought the pressure would go down a bit more than that every month?

toastedpickles

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

^ Thanks! And since the spirit of the thread is stupid questions, I have another one:

My tyre pressure seems to always be at the 30 mark, give or take 2 up or down. I check monthly but it always seems the same, I dont do massive mileage monthly but drive it a good bit around town so it gets a fair whack of speed bumps, the odd bad kerb and stoney roads, I would have thought the pressure would go down a bit more than that every month?

I've no idea to be honest! if it aint broke don't fix it yknow?

Stoolbend

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

When your indicator light is flicking really fast on and off, does that just mean it needs the bulb replacing or is there a deeper electrical issue?

Depends. Some cars have bulb holders with no wires and it may just be a bad connection. Peugeot front indicators are prone to this.

_oveless_

joujoujou wrote: »

What year?

2000

joujoujou

Here's list you can choose from, direct fit:

http://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Nissan/Micra%20%281993%20-%202003%29/

biko

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

My tyre pressure seems to always be at the 30 mark, give or take 2 up or down. I check monthly but it always seems the same, I dont do massive mileage monthly but drive it a good bit around town so it gets a fair whack of speed bumps, the odd bad kerb and stoney roads, I would have thought the pressure would go down a bit more than that every month?

Some alloys/tyres are just really tight and won't let much air out. Keep checking monthly though in case things change.

toastedpickles

Heres one for you, I've been doing an awful lot of brakes in work lately, and noticed there's a very fishy smell off the new pads, whats the story there?? Isi the oil on the back of them or what?

Dartz

Cleaning a MAF. What to use?

Electrical contact cleaner? Or something specialised?

Interslice

Dartz wrote: »

Cleaning a MAF. What to use?

Electrical contact cleaner? Or something specialised?

I've used contact cleaner before, I think it is the specialised :pac:. Don't physically touch the wires though. Just blast them with the spray.

joujoujou

Dartz wrote: »

Cleaning a MAF. What to use?

Electrical contact cleaner? Or something specialised?

This:

http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/maintenance-fluids-additives/wynns-fuel-injection-carburettor-cleaner-500ml

...or similar.

Frankie Lee

Brake cleaner out of a plastic spray bottle is what I was taught to use. Less harsh than the high pressure carburettor cleaner out of cans.

CJhaughey

There is a specific product for that job.

nd

So I've read somewhere that in relation to the corolla 1.4vvti

"when servicing make sure to drop and clean the sump and the gauze as it gets gunky and can lead to the car starving on oil but it's ok when cleaned every few services"

Is this something that should be done?

Toyotafanboi

nd wrote: »

So I've read somewhere that in relation to the corolla 1.4vvti

"when servicing make sure to drop and clean the sump and the gauze as it gets gunky and can lead to the car starving on oil but it's ok when cleaned every few services"

Is this something that should be done?

personally i would say no. i've had numerous 1.4/ 1.5/ 1.6 vvti cars and never done this (nor have i heard it mentioned before this thread) and it's always been ok.

my current car, although i've only owned it around 4 months, has 150k miles on it's 1.4 vvti and it's going great. with the rocker cover off it looks like there is no problem with oil supply (or lack of) to the head.

now, if you had a saab on the other hand :pac:

toastedpickles

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

personally i would say no. i've had numerous 1.4/ 1.5/ 1.6 vvti cars and never done this (nor have i heard it mentioned before this thread) and it's always been ok.

my current car, although i've only owned it around 4 months, has 150k miles on it's 1.4 vvti and it's going great. with the rocker cover off it looks like there is no problem with oil supply (or lack of) to the head.

now, if you had a saab on the other hand :pac:

It would suck balls and is a horrendous job that i wouldn't wish my worst enemy to do, especially in the weather i done it in :pac:

Toyotafanboi

toastedpickles wrote: »

It would suck balls and is a horrendous job that i wouldn't wish my worst enemy to do, especially in the weather i done it in :pac:

you have too high a level of perseverance with that car :pac:

toastedpickles

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

you have too high a level of perseverance with that car :pac:

Haha hows that now? I did nearly give up once, but i didnt :P

JohnBoy26

nd wrote: »

So I've read somewhere that in relation to the corolla 1.4vvti

"when servicing make sure to drop and clean the sump and the gauze as it gets gunky and can lead to the car starving on oil but it's ok when cleaned every few services"

Is this something that should be done?

I dropped the sump in mine at 110k miles, The gauze was free of any sludge or dirt as was the rest of the sump. Just for the sake of it while I was in there I removed the gauze and cleaned it but it was a pointless exercise tbh because nothing came out of it.

nd

Great stuff. It was a post on here where I read it

http://www.toyotaownersclub-irl.com/t59218-14-vvti-corolla-help

ofcork

I have 166k miles on my 1.6 avensis and never had that gauze cleaned.

Frankie Lee

If I was selling one with high mileage and was unsure of the history I'd definitely drop the sump. If the oil light takes longer than usual to go out after an oil change I'd do it too. It is not a common problem but it does happen. Regular servicing is the best way to prevent it though.

Interslice

If you change brake caliper should you bleed all the brakes afterwards or just that one?

nd

Any one have an idea of what is causing the humming in the background here?

visual

Interslice wrote: »

If you change brake caliper should you bleed all the brakes afterwards or just that one?

If you clamp hose and can be sure no air gets drawn in to brake pipes then you can get away with just bleading one caliper.

But its ideal opportunity to renew the brake fluid, and bleed all 4 corners

Personally I do all 4 as even a small amount air can make the brakes feel spongy

nd

So should be ok for a corolla? I know it's pretty much the same price as Toyota official coolant but halfords are easier to get to.

http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/antifreeze-screenwash-de-icer/halfords-oat-ready-mixed-antifreeze-5-litres

colm_mcm

nd wrote: »

Any one have an idea of what is causing the humming in the background here?

Is it a fan?

Toyotafanboi

nd wrote: »

So should be ok for a corolla? I know it's pretty much the same price as Toyota official coolant but halfords are easier to get to.

http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/antifreeze-screenwash-de-icer/halfords-oat-ready-mixed-antifreeze-5-litres

should be fine

always nice to do the thermostat when doing a coolant change i think. you have the pipes off anyway if you are flushing/ rinsing and a thermostat is only around a fiver. not essential by any means but a nice way to complete the job.

pablo128

nd wrote: »

Any one have an idea of what is causing the humming in the background here?

I think one of the clips on the air filter housing is not on properly. If theres air getting in there, it would give that type of noise too.

nd

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is it a fan?

Nope def not a fan. From googling I suspect it's the idle air control valve.

magnavox

Looking to get some axle stands but one of the cars has a thin metal seam along the underside which looks like it will deform if put on a stand.

The standard jack has a cut out for it when jacking it that way.

What do I need to do to not damage the seam?

TheFarrier

magnavox wrote: »

Looking to get some axle stands but one of the cars has a thin metal seam along the underside which looks like it will deform if put on a stand.

The standard jack has a cut out for it when jacking it that way.

What do I need to do to not damage the seam?

Sit the axle onto the stand.

pablo128

magnavox wrote: »

Looking to get some axle stands but one of the cars has a thin metal seam along the underside which looks like it will deform if put on a stand.

The standard jack has a cut out for it when jacking it that way.

What do I need to do to not damage the seam?

Put the axle stand under a chassis leg.

joujoujou

magnavox wrote: »

Looking to get some axle stands but one of the cars has a thin metal seam along the underside which looks like it will deform if put on a stand.

The standard jack has a cut out for it when jacking it that way.

What do I need to do to not damage the seam?

Look here:

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and next post.

Edit: and here:

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JohnBoy26

magnavox wrote: »

Looking to get some axle stands but one of the cars has a thin metal seam along the underside which looks like it will deform if put on a stand.

The standard jack has a cut out for it when jacking it that way.

What do I need to do to not damage the seam?

Look in the owners manual and find out where the jacking points are in your car.

Get a piece of wood or something similar to what joujoujou has above and cut out a grove similar to that of the jack and place it securely on the Axel stand. Then Put the Axel stand under a jacking point.

Personally I'd choose blocks over Axel stands though.

Skyhawk1990

I'm going to replacing the fan belt on my car soon and plan on changing the water pump on it as well. It's a 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 tdci estate. Looking at the Haynes manual for it, it mentions the water pump on both the timing belt and the fan belt. Can anyone tell me which one it's actually on?