How to maintain condition of a corolla 09.

[zee3b]

Hey guys,
I recently bought a Corolla 09 xle. This is my first car ever and I'm kinda excited I use to drive my dads before and didnt really care about the car. But since this is my car I'm like kinda curious on how to maintain it in the best possible condition. I do commute 140 miles per day my university is 70 miles from my home.
Can you guys give me tips,advice on how to maintain the condition of my corolla 09 so the engine and everything stays fine !!!!
Once again this is my first car ever and I dont know jack about cars

[LeanBurn]

If you don't know much about cars, I suggest you follow the maintenance plan outlined in the manual.

Check oil, and other fluid levels as well as tire pressure once a week.

Other than that clean inside and out when its dirty.

Depending how you drive it can stay mint for quite a while.

[cabur]

No jack rabbit start and stops.
Maintain it according to the owner's manual.
Check tyre pressure regularly. If your XLE have TPMS, that'll take care of it.

For your peace of mind. Most taxis in lower mainland of BC and Vancouver island are Toyota Prius and Corollas.
My mechanic contracts to repair a couple of these company's taxis told me the Corollas gets around 7-8 lits/ 100km in the city. That's 35-40 mpg (imp).
They'll trade it in when the odometer reads 400.000 km. and gets a decent price for it.
No seious maintenance to speak of other than regular oil change, brake shoes, tyres and occasional fuel pump.

[joeylgarcia]

just my own opinion but i really believe in the wonder of synthetic oils. on the 3rd week that i was driving my 09 corolla i had the engine oil and transmission oil changed to sythetic. also i clean my car in a "very" detailed fashion and make sure that i wax it every week or every other week. not to forget to wipe the interior with a damp cloth and always vacuum all the interiors.