You are here:
Forums
Sedans
Toyota Corolla
Why so few economy cars with manual tranny?

301 messages, Last post on Aug 08, 2008 at 9:19 AM
You are in the Toyota Corolla Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens
|
I've had the car about 2 months with 2500 carefree miles. Likes: - 40 mpg avg. with a/c on. - Smooth ride and handles well. - Roomy trunk and comfortable seats Dislike: - The electric steering sometimes feels vague at 65 mph....and it's harder to keep the car centered in the lane compared to my Mailbu. - The need to push through all the items on the computer to check either time, avg. mpg, etc. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: cpu8900 (Aug 03, 2008 8:31 am) |
|
| Yes thats the "green" suposedly oil filter that the Saturn Ion also had. What a JOKE! Its a royal PITA and not "green" at all. Be very carefull you insect it for leaks when you change the oil and also check it for leaks like a week later. If it leaks there goes your engine. | |
|
Yeah, I think I'll give my service manager a call to see if this new filter system has any torque specs. for the canister since it uses an O ring so the proper compression is critical to prevent leaks.....as an old auxiliaryman aboard nuclear subs I can relate to how these seals work. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: cpu8900 (Aug 03, 2008 8:31 am) I have actually owned 2 cars of the same model with the same engine, one was a manual, the other was an automatic (long story). Despite being rated only one point better, the manual averages 4-5 points better than my automatic did, with my driving. Same driving pattern, living in the same area, commuting to the same job. The manual will always do notably better for anyone who doesn't have the racer mentality hoopitup describes, and especially for folks who are concentrating on saving gas. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: hoopitup2000 (Jun 06, 2008 2:45 am) http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_0609_ten_tips_for_fuel_temperanc- - e/index.html I just bought an 09 Corolla and drove an extra 260 miles to get the stick. I believe autos are getting better, but I like the contol of a manual...and what I percieve as better mpg.
|
|
|
You can buy the SST (special service tool) needed to remove the oil filter from the dealer for the princely sum of $40. It's nothing more than a 10 sided oil filter wrench that fits over the end of the filter cannister. In the center it has a 1/2" drive ratchet attachment for turning. There is a torque spec. for reassembly that's printed on the SST.......I think it says 5 ft. lbs. The filter element costs about $6.95 and is available only from the dealer since none of the auto parts stores have it yet. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: slowlearner1 (Aug 06, 2008 1:15 pm) 6. Floor It to Save Gas Cracking the throttle wide open reduces pumping losses and improves efficiency, but only at low revs (2000 and below), which means this works only on manual-transmission cars or manumatics that won't downshift. It also won't work on turbocharged or supercharged engines. But for all the others, using full throttle and shifting early (so you're not accelerating any harder) is the smart bet.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: hoopitup2000 (Aug 07, 2008 3:05 pm) |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: hoopitup2000 (Aug 07, 2008 3:05 pm) I'll keep giving it the gas in 5th gear at 40mph. |
|
You are here:
Forums
Sedans
Toyota Corolla
Why so few economy cars with manual tranny?
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Toyota Corolla
2010 Toyota Yaris
2005 Toyota ECHO



Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats