I just bought a 94 Corolla DX and I'm loving it, but after further inspection I noticed it only had the 1.6 liter engine with the 3 speed tranny...I was looking at the specs for the DX model and I thought it came with the 1.8 liter engine and the 4 speed tranny....Can anybody explain this to me? Is it because it's a Canadian version of the DX or something?
The trunk area and rear panels do look a bit off with the rest of the car, they are a different shade of red (the rear of the car looks more faded), maybe it's been in an accident and the trunk of a DX was installed? If so then I'd be very disapointed cause the people I bought it from never said anything about it.
As far as I know, DX and LE came with the 1.8 in North America.
That's probably the case... that's really an ass-hat thing to do, you should go to those people and demand at least part of the money back. There's a big difference between the 4spd 1.8 and the 3spd 1.6, and you don't wanna pay the price of a DX for a base model.
id make sure, the 1.8 liter has a aluminum stiffener that bolts to the bottom of the engine and to the transmission leaving a small black oil pan at the very bottom of the engine while the 1.6 has an all steel oil pan right across the bottom off the engine..
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Ah when she was in her glory, Not so nice anymore 358k 17years old her time is getting short ....
The AE102, Corolla model years 1993 to 1997 in the US, is actually the last Corolla to have an A-series engine, an excellent engine line and the driving potential behind the AE102 (aside: pre-96 models escaped the evil of OBD-II). *Throughout this period, only minor changes were made to the Corolla.* I will attempt to briefly point out the more significant differences.* In terms of styling, the 93-94 base and DX models had a grooved, gray plastic trunk panel.* The LE model had a red and orange lens-type panel.* In 95, a new gray plastic trunk panel was introduced along with a new rear light cluster (has clear signal lenses, for example).* That year, the LE trim was removed as well.* At some point, other trims were introduced, such as CE, but the differences aren't worth mentioning.* In 96-97, the gray trunk panel was replaced with a red, lens-type panel. *The interior changed slightly from year to year as well.* Most notable IMO is the removal of the air ducts under the front seats in later models.* In terms of the engine (7A-FE), the 93 (and maybe 94) had a bad alternator design, probably the fault of AC Delco; it was remedied in later models with NipponDenso units.* Various components and their locations changed slightly as well. *Performance figures varied through the years, probably as a result of minor retuning.* For example, in 93, the figures are as follows:* 110hp @ 5600, 115 lb-ft @ 2800.* In 96, the figures became:* 105hp @ 5200, 117 lb-ft @ 2800.* I have seen the 7A-FE quoted at as low as 100hp and as high as 120hp.* I don't know the exact reasons for this, but it's probably due to a combination of minor retuning, varying emissions regulations, and misquoting.* Accompanying these differences are differences in weight from year to year; the variance is only a few pounds, however.
The engine in the AE102 is either the 1.6L 4A-FE or the 1.8L 7A-FE (which I concentrate on).* I talk about them in more detail under the Engine Modifications section. *Before I proceed further, I must bring to your attention some overlap in Toyota's use of designations.* In most or all of the US, AE102 designates those Corollas with the 7A-FE engine, while AE101 designates the 4A-FE models. *Toyota probably did this just to make distinguishing parts for the two easier. *On a more global scale, however, AE101 actually designates a late model Levin, quite different from a so-called AE101 US Corolla.* Since the Levin is not available in the states, Toyota probably didn't think the overlap would concern consumers...until I came along.* Since the Toyota culture is more global than local, from this point on, AE101 will designate the Levin while AE102 will designate the Corolla of interest.* I encourage you to make this distinction, and keep it in mind when looking for parts.
The rear seats are foldable and I have power streering and A/C...that would mean it's really a DX model. I don't understand. It says the car only has
147 000KM on the odometer so I doubt they would have replaced the motor.
The engine in the AE102 is either the 1.6L 4A-FE or the 1.8L 7A-FE (which I concentrate on).* I talk about them in more detail under the Engine Modifications section. *Before I proceed further, I must bring to your attention some overlap in Toyota's use of designations.* In most or all of the US, AE102 designates those Corollas with the 7A-FE engine, while AE101 designates the 4A-FE models. *Toyota probably did this just to make distinguishing parts for the two easier. *On a more global scale, however, AE101 actually designates a late model Levin, quite different from a so-called AE101 US Corolla.* Since the Levin is not available in the states, Toyota probably didn't think the overlap would concern consumers...until I came along.* Since the Toyota culture is more global than local, from this point on, AE101 will designate the Levin while AE102 will designate the Corolla of interest.* I encourage you to make this distinction, and keep it in mind when looking for parts.
This is not quite true. In the rest of the world the AE101 designates 1.6L and AE102 designates 1.8L engine. It is just the coding of the entire model number that designates a levin or a lower model. In this case AE101R designates a lower 1.6L model and E-AE101 designates a Levin. For example the model number of my CSX Hatch is AE101R-AHMDKG and the model number of the Levin my 20v came out of is E-AE101-ACMZF. The newer 20v blacktop's were also E-AE101-***** and the lower models were AE101R-******.
The two have a different amount of final letters because there were more styles and combinations of the lower models than there were for the Levins.
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I just bought a 94 Corolla DX and I'm loving it, but after further inspection I noticed it only had the 1.6 liter engine with the 3 speed tranny...I was looking at the specs for the DX model and I thought it came with the 1.8 liter engine and the 4 speed tranny....Can anybody explain this to me? Is it because it's a Canadian version of the DX or something?
Thanks in advance
Call 1-888-TOYOTA-8 and give them your VIN. Ask for specifications on the vehicle.
Or visit any dealership.
Well I picked up a 94 rolla DX March 2004 with 138K. It is a 1.6L. Havent had many problems with it. I have a feeling it was in an accident too...but if was any other car I would be worried..but this is a Corolla we're talking about. I dont care if its been in accident..the engine will just keep on going. Ive got 168K on it now. looking for lowering springs just for looks.
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My 94 Corolla DX is a 1.6 liter?!?!?!?
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