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179 messages, Last post on Sep 04, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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Saw this earlier today, and thought I'd share. The 2010 Matrix is being manufactured starting this month, and all 2010 Matrix models will have VSC. Corolla as well. Source is www.donlen.com Cheers. |
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Any chance that Toyota will switch up to the 5 spd auto tranny with the new 1.8 base engine in the Matrix or Yaris? I want the better FE that comes w/. the 1.8 vs. the 2.4. Thanks
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Replying to: johnxyz (Feb 26, 2009 1:50 pm)
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apologies for the cross post but this seems the more appropriate place for my question: I own an 08 Matrix and like the car, except for the harsh road noise at highway speed and the equally harsh jittery feeling on rough pavement. I know that goes w/ the territory of a small car, but I'm wondering whether this has been abated at all in the redesign for 09. when I testdrove the 09 it didn't seem all that much different to me. so....anyone who's upgraded to the 09 from a previous Matrix: is the new one a smoother ride? also wondering if there are any mods that might address this. thanks in advance for any insights! tm |
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Replying to: texasgirl2 (Nov 27, 2008 7:06 pm) Usafrosie |
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Replying to: mantech (Feb 27, 2009 11:28 pm) Also how does 'direct-injection' assist w/. fuel economy? Any engines from Toyota getting it? OT - I've read that the Subaru Impreza WRX and STi really need direct injection to alleviate the subpar fuel economy (or lack thereof) those models get....
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Replying to: johnxyz (Mar 09, 2009 6:27 am) Direct injection cools the combustion chamber, allowing them to up the compression ratio while continuing to run regular unleaded and boosting low-end torque and fuel economy while reducing emissions. Just about every Lexus engine has it now that the old 4.7 V-8 is as good as gone - the SC430 and the 4Runner rebadge (GX?) may be exceptions to that. I would expect the new 2.0 Valvematic engine in Japan to have it, which is why I DON'T expect Toyota to stick it in a U.S.-bound Corolla for a while yet......the Corolla in the States is all about being cheap and durable, not about being at the leading edge of its class in technology.
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Replying to: nippononly (Mar 09, 2009 11:32 am) |
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Attention to all Matrix 1.8L engine, Base, B package, Touring same as in Corolla Check your engine oil level, This is not new, It was posted last year in Toyota Nation Forum. Those 09 Model manufactured in 2008 requires an ECU RE-Flash. What happened to me was, they did an oil change to my 09 Matrix 1.8L last March this year. My odometer was 22,KM and after that I checked when it reached at 26,K I found out that the oil level was 1mm below center line of the dipstick in just 4,000 kilometers, so I bought a liter of 5W30 and I added up half a liter, and then after 2,000Km the oil level dropped again about 3mm below the max level. I already booked a service for my car, I will let you know more details after this. I do not know where that oil goes, It could already been burned.
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Replying to: mantech (Jun 15, 2009 12:32 pm) Is there some reason to think that re-flashing the ECU is the answer? |
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