Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint
: inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
- Remove the air filter.
- visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if necessary.
- clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside of the filter thoroughly then repeat from the outside.
- reinstall the air filter.
4. Replace air filter
- replace the air filter with a new one.
5. Replace engine oil and oil filter
6. Replace engine coolant
7. Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap
8. Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses and fuel tank bands
- visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation and tank band looseness.
9. Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks and damage.
10. Inspect valve clearance
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority of the
likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace
these parts.
1. Headlamp and tail lamp
2. Front fog lamp system
3. Turn signal and hazard warni ...
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
The Automatic High Beam
uses a front camera located
on the upper portion of the
windshield to detect the
brightness of the lights of
vehicles ahead, streetlights,
etc., and automatically
changes the head
lights between the high
beams and low beams.
WARNING
■For safe use
Do not overly rely on the A ...
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to follow
the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
obser ...