Really? 1 minute with Google and the same website suggests 5w40 is the correct grade!
As a side note, this thread will soon have twice as many posts as the "official" VVTL-I thread!
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Couple of Corolla T-Sport questions!
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Really? 1 minute with Google and the same website suggests 5w40 is the correct grade!
As a side note, this thread will soon have twice as many posts as the "official" VVTL-I thread!
GSF and ECP both say 5W30.
But Opie suggests 5W40 for a Corolla with the 2ZZ-GE, as well as the Celica and Elise with the same engine.
Some forums I have looked at suggested that either would be fine, but Toyota say 5W30 and Lotus say 5W40.
I'm just looking through technical PDF's...
e; Service manual says 5W30. But forums are recommending 5W40 which is what Lotus recommend... Might go with 5W40 as it is a little thicker.
But Opie suggests 5W40 for a Corolla with the 2ZZ-GE, as well as the Celica and Elise with the same engine.
Some forums I have looked at suggested that either would be fine, but Toyota say 5W30 and Lotus say 5W40.
I'm just looking through technical PDF's...
e; Service manual says 5W30. But forums are recommending 5W40 which is what Lotus recommend... Might go with 5W40 as it is a little thicker.
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Incorrect spec oil and a placebo performance oil filter ordered. 
Incorrect spec oil and placebo performance oil filter arrived! 
Clutch has started slipping badly today, have had a word with my mechanic about getting a replacement in.
Clutch has started slipping badly today, have had a word with my mechanic about getting a replacement in.
Yeah the 1L was free.
I believe she takes about 4.5 litres. The exact figure I have noted down at home.
I believe she takes about 4.5 litres. The exact figure I have noted down at home.
I don't get it.
Taa
I was eyeing it up already, and then went for it in the end because a few people on here recommended it, and it came with a free litre.
I was eyeing it up already, and then went for it in the end because a few people on here recommended it, and it came with a free litre.
What is the best way to tackle a little rust scab/bubbling paint on the roof? It is near the aerial (about 4" in front) and is the size of a 2 pence piece.
With the GF's old Nissan Micra I tackled some rust scabs by sanding down to bare metal, then masking up, priming, sanding, and spraying with a rattle can, but I'd prefer a more delicate method for this car if possible.
Anyone know how much a body shop would charge to sort it? I wouldnt want them to re-spray the whole roof.
With the GF's old Nissan Micra I tackled some rust scabs by sanding down to bare metal, then masking up, priming, sanding, and spraying with a rattle can, but I'd prefer a more delicate method for this car if possible.
Anyone know how much a body shop would charge to sort it? I wouldnt want them to re-spray the whole roof.
The blemish doesn't bother me because of where it is, I just don't want the rust to spread. - So I expect a chipsaway repair would do me.
The Corolla only has that one rust spot thankfully. Although that is one more than the Polo has!
Changed the oil and oil filter today, the stuff that came out was disgusting, and looked like it hadn't been changed for... I dont want to think how long.
She idles a little more smoothly now, less of a rattle - though I did notice that the coolant appears to be water rather than coolant, so another thing on the list is to flush that out and put new in.
I also fixed a bit of the lower bumper trim which had come undone.
Oh, andMoxxi the Polo is gone now... 
Chap came and bought her today, £550.
She idles a little more smoothly now, less of a rattle - though I did notice that the coolant appears to be water rather than coolant, so another thing on the list is to flush that out and put new in.
I also fixed a bit of the lower bumper trim which had come undone.
Oh, and
Chap came and bought her today, £550.
Preventative work such as?
Running some kind of treatment through? Physically replacing pipes?
Running some kind of treatment through? Physically replacing pipes?
OK, what is the best way to flush the system though?
This Shell Drivers Club loyalty card is pretty rubbish. I might just use Momentum 99 and clubcard points.
Also may buy one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IN-STOCK-...IBE-GT-14HP-/301652755531?hash=item463be7c44b
Apparently it will fit, but might need a small amount of persuasion.
Also may buy one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IN-STOCK-...IBE-GT-14HP-/301652755531?hash=item463be7c44b
Apparently it will fit, but might need a small amount of persuasion.
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I'm going to make a bit of a review/progress log thread in the stead of this one.
e; here! http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=28577674
e; here! http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=28577674
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