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This is another YouTube video by the same presenter done in Sept.2018. Working on a Toyota Camry V6 and it shows some extra details which are useful.

This YouTube video is a good one about the water pump replacement. Worthwhile having as a reference when you actually do the replacement hpefully quite a few years away.

Excellent idea if you are going to be a long term owner and want to avoid expensive engine repairs/replacement. There are plenty of YouTube videos by The Car Nut which demonstrate what happens when the engine oil is not changed regularly enough.

Another video by The Car Nut. This video at the 17:00 minute mark shows how to lock back the tensioner pulley to then check the idler pulleys and the water pump bearing. Need less to say he makes it look so simple. I fully expect that he easily has much stronger arm muscles than myself.

I viewed a slideshow on the internet titled 21 Simple Home Repair Hacks. The following are some of those tips and tricks that could be applied to vehicle repairs. Clean Your Car's Interior With Hydrogen Peroxide In addition to removing bugs from the car's surface, hydrogen peroxide can also clean the car's interior. Mix a large proportion of hydrogen peroxide, and a dash of white vinegar, dishwashing liquid, and warm water in a spray bottle, spray over the stains, and gently wipe them off. Then you will have a clean car inside and out. Unclog Drains With Baking Soda And Vinegar The bubbly reaction of baking soda and vinegar helps loosen the drain clog. All you need to do is pour boiling water down the drain, add 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup white vinegar, let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, and flush it down with boiling water. Then you'll get a clear drain. Dissolve Bugs With Hydrogen Peroxide Not only are the dead bugs on your car disgusting, but the acid in them can damage the paint. To clean off the bugs, you can wash your car with hydrogen peroxide. The chemical contains proteins that corrode the gut of bacteria without harming the car paint. Remove Rust With Tin Foil Clean rust with tin foil may seem crazy, but the material is actually known for bringing the sheen back to chrome. Clean the chrome surface with a microfiber towel and soapy water first, then place it in clean water and rub the rust with a piece of tin foil. When it's all done, you won't believe that the shiny chrome is the one you've been using for years. Make A Funnel With Aluminum Foil Want to pour juice into a small bottle but can't find a funnel? A piece of aluminum foil can save you from the dilemma. Just roll the flexible foil into a cone shape as a substitute, and you don't even need to wash it after use. Secure Loose Screws With Nail Polish START SLIDESHOW If you have a screw that won't hold, coat it with a thin layer of clear nail polish. In this way, the nail polish will stick the screw to the crack and gap, keeping it firmly in place.

The best oil for your specific vehicle/engine is the oil recommended by the manufacturer as per the owner’s manual. Next option is to view the lubrication guide for the various oil manufacturers. Penrite, Nulon and Gulf Western are Australian companies. Other known quality brands that I do use are Castrol, Shell and Mobil 1 https://www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/ http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/NulonAus/ https://www.datateck.com.au/lube/GulfWesternAus/ Personally, I now buy whatever known brand Full Synthetic engine oil is on special at Super Cheap Auto, AutoBarn and Repco that is suitable for my engine. I also buy cheap engine oil to use as a flushing oil. Definitely consider your driving conditions and a suitable regular oil change interval. Girlfriend and I both mainly drive short distances so our vehicles get an oil and filter change every 3 months.

Your Corolla is E10 compatable according to this database. https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/e10-fuel/e10-compatibility-check/results?make=TOYOTA&model=Corolla&year=2008 I also use Redbook to check a vehicle's specifications. https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/2008-toyota-corolla-ascent-auto/SPOT-ITM-281883/

That is a good immediate outcome. Seeing that you have made the effort to clean that area, it will be worthwhile to have a look later on to determine whether there is a leak and to what extent.

Following is another YouTube video by The Car Nut. Most of the video is about inspecting the engine block to see whether it is worthwhile for the customer to keep or change vehicles. At the 24 minute mark, he mentions the oil change interval. Draw your own conclusions but changing oil every 6 months seems to be a good benchmark. In hindsight, the owner should have serviced the vehicle more regularly.

Based upon what you described, the following link indicates a worn pilot bearing. https://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-resources/drive-train/diagnosing-clutch-bearing-bushing-noise/

Something else to take into consideration is where you are most likely to go camping. That will help determine whether 2WD, AWD or 4WD is going to be most suitable. Also who else is going to be in the vehicle with yourself when going camping. Work colleague has a Kluger because he has a family and a large dog [malamute?]. For your budget, you should be able to get a decent RAV4 or Kluger from 2012on. Different story for the Prado which are more expensive.

Exactly what I was thinking. It will do no harm to check and clean the air filter. Maybe even give it a spray with GLEN 20 or similar.

I had someone with OCD in mind when I created this thread.😁 Unfortunately the paint markers that I bought have a 3mm tip and I have not been able to achieve the same results as the YouTube presenter. Instead of raising my OCD levels and buying finer tip markers, I have done a workaround of painting the number on the side of the metric sockets with a colour band around the mid-section. For the black plastic case, I have highlighted the area of the raised socket sizes using the silver metallic paint pen. A related frustration can be readily identifying the battery terminals. Red paint marker was used for the +ve terminal indicator and green paint marker for the -ve terminal indicator.

As a follow up, I am now rejuvenating a different brand maintenance free battery. It is marked 03/2016 so more than 5 years old. Unfortunately the battery case is black i.e. non-transparent so unable to see the fluid level in each cell. Using a syringe and plastic tubing I was able to pump in about a cupful of distilled water via those side vents to refill the battery cells. This proved to be a bit too much as there was some overflow water discharge from the side vents during battery charging last weekend. Battery is now back on the charger and charging. Initial reading last weekend was 10.5 volts. Today's initial reading was 12.5 volts.

I viewed an excellent YouTube video about how to colour code your socket set and thought that it was worthwhile to share. I also thought that it was worthwhile enough to start implementing immediately so I have just been to KMart and purchased 2 sets of paint markers. One is a 3 pack of mettalic paint markers and the other is a 8 pack paint markers for a total outlay of only $12. 1st step will be to work out my colour scheme and do a few tests on some loose tools before starting on the various sets.

I will have to view some of his videos tonight. Similarly on TouTube videos there is a Toyota Master Technician named The Car Nut who works at a Toyota dealership in Chicago. His series of videos are well worth your time. Worthwhile to know the proper techniques and procedures to service and maintain your Toyota.

I would recommend that you view a few YouTube videos about the Toyota VVTi rattle issue. Following video shows the Toyota 1MZ engine being torn apart and a dismantle of the VVTi actuator. Personally, I have given the VVTi oil control valves the occassional clean. I do regular oil changes including engine flushes to reduce/remove any oil sludge build up particularly in the valve cover and valve train.

My suggestion would be to go check out your local wreckers / auto recyclers and see what is available. The girlfriend's 2007 YRS Yaris has 185/60/15 tyres but no longer has any of the original wheel covers. We somehow acquired a set of Ford plastic covers and that is what is currently fitted. I also use Redbook to look at the specifications for different models. https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/details/2009-toyota-yaris-yrs-auto-my09/SPOT-ITM-283246/

Welcome to the Forum. I jumped ship from Honda to Toyota many years ago. At the time it was more a purchase price decision but still wanting to have a reliable vehicle. I have a tendency for preventative maintenance to avoid expensive repairs. Also being DIY and "old school", I recommend an engine oil change interval of 5000 kms and regular changes of the Automatic Transmission Fluid [ATF].

I do not have an answer for your question about that suspicious sponge which could be a dodgy workaround. However, you may find this YouTube video of interest as a potential cheap oil leak fix. Viewed this quite some weeks ago and kept this in mind.

I happened to view a recent video by The Car Nut where he does a quick technical review of the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. That particular vehicle was manufactured at a new Toyota factory in Alabama USA. Although I am not a great fan of crossovers and SUVs, what I found interesting was that technically Toyota has focussed upon a functional reliable vehicle. Apparently, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is set to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2022. https://www.drive.com.au/news/2022-toyota-corolla-cross-2-0-litre-hybrid-and-petrol-power-set-for-australia/

I located the digital tyre depth gauge yesterday and remember putting it safely into a sealed plastic bag. I did a thorought search for it this afternoon and could not locate it. Good news is that I located a missing set of rear brake pads. Anyway, I knew where the tyre pressure gauge was so did a tyre pressure check. Consistent on all tyres still being at 38psi. Last tyre pressure check would have been 2 months ago. I am fairly confident that the tyres were adjusted to 38psi at that time. I am thinking that the internal application of the Aerospace 303 may be acting as a sealant. If so, the next planned cold tyre pressure readings in a few months should either assist to confirm or disprove that thought. Perhaps by then I will have relocated that elusive digital tyre depth gauge.

I did notice the same deal but I have recently swapped over to a set of mag wheels fitted with new Continental CC5 [now superceded]. It should be a few years before I need to replace them but I do have the Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 on my watchlist.

I have got a few thoughts but unlikely for a relatively new vehicle. Ist thought is that the strut is worn and bottoming out. However this should have already been easily detected. 2nd thought is some gravel or stones caught in the strut around the base of the spring. Last thought is to take it to Pedders for a $28 Check and Report. Maybe an inconvenience but at least this will hopefully determine/detect any suspension issues.

You need to find your way to a wreckers or auto recyclers yard. There are plenty of 40 series Aurions and Camrys available. I picked up a replacement interior sunvisor for $20 but this would have been about 5 years ago. Removal and installation is a fairly simple screwdriver job after popping off the plastic cover.