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naterade1111 · 08-02-2008, 12:41 AM

Hey everyone! I'm new, and I'm here because the last car I owned was a 93 Saturn SC2 with countless problems, and I yes actually do mean you couldn't count them. So as anyone would be, I am extremely excited to get my 96 Corolla from a co-worker tomorrow morning! Its green and has the five speed, and 153000 miles. I'm getting it for $1500 and blue book value is closer to $2500. I will need to replace the clutch and the rear main seal which is another thousand I don't have right now. It is still the original clutch, so it is all just normal wear. What I was hopeing to find out is what type of oil I should be putting in it if it leaks badly. Anyone know?

***MR2Jedi*** · 08-02-2008, 02:06 AM

Welcome to Toyota Nation

Your question would be better answered in the Corolla section. But, since you live in MN, 10w-30 in the summer and 5w-30 in the winter. Since you have aot of miles on it, stick with Dino oil.Do not use synthetics. Congrats on your purchase.

naterade1111 · 08-02-2008, 03:28 AM

Ah. Thanks a lot, your awesome!

Ria · 08-07-2008, 10:41 AM

Gratz, it is always fun to get a new car, even a new to you car. Good luck with the repairs, and remember, if the cost of reparing becomes more than the value of a car, it might be time to look at purchasing something else...