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#23 of 27 Post moved by pat HOST Feb 18, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Here's the link: debjeff, "Toyota Corolla Tires and Wheels" #33, 18 Feb 2009 1:37 pm.
#24 of 27 1998 Corolla LE opinions by lhy Mar 19, 2009 (1:40 am)
I am considering buying a 1998 Corolla CE and was wondering what opinions people have of this car?   I have heard that it tends to consume a lot of oil like a quart/month, particularly when it reaches the 110-120K mileage mark. It this true? And is this a major problem? Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Mar 19, 2009 4:02 am) terceltom (Mar 19, 2009 5:38 am) hoopitup2000 (Mar 19, 2009 6:45 am)
#25 of 27 Re: 1998 Corolla LE opinions [lhy] by mcdawgg Mar 19, 2009 (4:02 am)
Replying to: lhy (Mar 19, 2009 1:40 am) Depends on how good the maintenance was. My '99 LE has 108K miles, and does not consume any oil. I have read that both the '98 and '99 can have this problem, so I have been watching mine carefully, and I can say that I am not concerned anymore. From what I've read, many people report that the excessive oil consumption starts long before 100K miles. I have changed the oil every 4 months or 3,500 miles since new. I'd let it go to 4,000, but this car has many short trips, so I am a little aggressive with the oil changes. Besides, I do it myself, so it's not costing me a lot of money.   Excessive oil consumption can turn into a problem because the cat. converter gets fouled, or the O2 sensors will trigger a check engine light, or if you don't check the oil often, the oil level could get too low, then you'd have a HUGE problem (no more engine!). Of the people that report oil consumption, most just fill it with oil often and keep driving it. If it gets too bad, the compression could be decreased - then, you'd need a rebuild or just scrap the car.   Bottom line - have it checked out, and most of all, verify the maintenance records. If burning a lot of oil, the end of the exhaust pipe would be oily and the plugs would be very dirty.   Good luck!
#26 of 27 Re: 1998 Corolla LE opinions [lhy] by terceltom Mar 19, 2009 (5:38 am)
Replying to: lhy (Mar 19, 2009 1:40 am) Had three Corollas so far and never heard of this generalization. I certainly never had this problem with my older Corolla.
#27 of 27 Re: 1998 Corolla LE opinions [lhy] by hoopitup2000 Mar 19, 2009 (6:45 am)
Replying to: lhy (Mar 19, 2009 1:40 am) My aunt is finally retiring her 98 Corolla CE after an amazing 270,000 miles. No major problems to speak of. Oil consumption was getting higher near the end, but no complaints. I hope my 05 lasts as long.

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