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:
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect transmission wire(s2)
Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the
transaxle.
measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard:
2 Check harness and connector(transmission wire – ecm)
Connect the transmission connec ...
Keys
The following keys are provided
with the vehicle.
Type A
Keys (without a wireless
remote control function)
Key number plate
Type B
Keys (with a wireless remote
control function)
Operating the wireless remote control
function
Key number plate
Type C
Electronic keys
Operating the sm ...
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone or a loss
of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the
vehicle speed does not
increase.)
"Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual" is shown
on ...