[BrianG]

I just got a 2000 Corolla LE with a manual transmision after being tired of the insurance and gas costs of a 1998 eclipse gst.

It has 52k miles on it right now and im trying to find out some things about it, as im new to toyotas.


My main question is about the timing belt. On my old eclipse, it had to be changed at 60k miles, but I;ve heard its longer for toyotas (ive also heard that these cars have timing chains too). If this is true, what is the maintenence schedual for these?

My only other questions are: what kind of oil is used for the engine and transmission and how much of each?



Thanks!


-Brian

 

[hooolala]

yes, corolla has timing chains.. i was told to do maintenece around 100K...

as for oil, you can use any 10w30 or 5w30... it's really upto you..

 

[dlichterman]

it just depends on where you live. i think 5w is for like freezing and below more than 10w is(please correct me if i am wrong)

 

[BrianG]

another question..... where can i get a plain leather shift boot to replace this accordian looking thing?

 

[rated_w]

for the 1zz eng.. I think you get the timing chain..

 

[Chris Corolla S]

yes timing chain...
I reccomend 5w-30 Mobile One(Synthetic) for the corolla. The 5W30 has a wider temp range than the 10w30.
For the manual transaxel you can run Redline gear oil, that shit is supposed to be great.
For a shift boot you can get one off of a 2000-2001 Corolla S at the junkyard or a universal one will fit.

The Rolla must seem slow as shit after driving a GST

 

[falnfenix]

dude...if you want a boot, check your OTHER thread about shift boots for info locally.

 

[BrianG]

yes timing chain...
I reccomend 5w-30 Mobile One(Synthetic) for the corolla. The 5W30 has a wider temp range than the 10w30.
For the manual transaxel you can run Redline gear oil, that shit is supposed to be great.
For a shift boot you can get one off of a 2000-2001 Corolla S at the junkyard or a universal one will fit.

The Rolla must seem slow as shit after driving a GST

it was fun almost getting into the 12's but ill be enjoying no unschedualed maintenence and good gas milage