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#168 of 179 Re: Will Toyota mate the new 5 sp AUTO Tran w/. the 1.8 engine? [johnxyz] by mantech Feb 27, 2009 (11:28 pm)
Replying to: johnxyz (Feb 26, 2009 1:50 pm) Maybe or not, It's possible in the next engine with 2.0L displacement (3ZRFE) will mate with 5 speed CVT. In Asia this engine 3ZRFE is using by Corolla Altis with 5sp auto CVT. rated at 147hp!. This engine is supposed to be for Matrix just leave the 1.8L (2ZRFE) for Yaris! You know this 3ZRFE has valve-matic, fuel economy is almost the same as 1.8L that uses by Corolla and Matrix. Replies to this message: johnxyz (Mar 09, 2009 6:27 am) nippononly (Mar 09, 2009 11:32 am) johnxyz (Mar 10, 2009 9:43 am)
#169 of 179 Road Noise: 08 vs 09 by moontom Feb 28, 2009 (6:06 am)
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
#170 of 179 Re: Disappointed so far [texasgirl2] by usaf66 Mar 05, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: texasgirl2 (Nov 27, 2008 7:06 pm) just read your post about gas miles on 09 Matrix S....I got one in Nov 08 and 90% of my driving is 55mph or better and I am lucky to average 26.mpg--it seems to lurch when starting either cold or at a stop. I have 4K on it my dealer won't talk to me because I had trouble when purchased and I contacted our state attorney general. It has been a very disappointing purchase but I'm stuck with it. Does anyone know wht the lurching could be.. would another dealer be willing to talk with me?   Usafrosie
#171 of 179 Re: Will Toyota mate the new 5 sp AUTO Tran w/. the 1.8 engine? [mantech] by johnxyz Mar 09, 2009 (6:27 am)
Replying to: mantech (Feb 27, 2009 11:28 pm) mantech and nippononly - Thanks for the reply - great info. Timeline on when the US/NA gets the new 2.0 (3ZRFE) engine?   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.... Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 09, 2009 11:32 am) johnxyz (Mar 10, 2009 9:43 am)
#172 of 179 Re: Will Toyota mate the new 5 sp AUTO Tran w/. the 1.8 engine? [johnxyz] by nippononly Mar 09, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: johnxyz (Mar 09, 2009 6:27 am) Also how does 'direct-injection' assist w/. fuel economy? Any engines from Toyota getting it?   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. Replies to this message: johnxyz (Mar 10, 2009 9:43 am)
#173 of 179 Re: Will Toyota mate the new 5 sp AUTO Tran w/. the 1.8 engine? [nippononly] by johnxyz Mar 10, 2009 (9:43 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 09, 2009 11:32 am) Thanks.
#174 of 179 Matrix 2009 1.8L engine oil consumption by mantech Jun 15, 2009 (12:32 pm)
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. Replies to this message: ecotrklvr (Jun 16, 2009 1:54 pm)
#175 of 179 Re: Matrix 2009 1.8L engine oil consumption [mantech] by ecotrklvr Jun 16, 2009 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: mantech (Jun 15, 2009 12:32 pm) Yikes! That's quite a bit of oil lost in a small engine.   Is there some reason to think that re-flashing the ECU is the answer?
#176 of 179 Engine Ping on matrix 09 by yellowmatrix09 Jul 05, 2009 (1:13 am)
Does any 09 matrix fwd owner have any experience with an engine ping or knock in their cars? I had only run 18,000 km or about 11,000 miles. Nothing comes out in the computer diagnostics of my dealer. I suspect this ping was already present earlier when I bought the car in May of 2008. It's because beginning in the fall and in the winter all my windows are rolled up and I was only able to hear it during the start of the warm weather in '09 when my windows are rolled down. I sometimes pass through bridges or places where there are walls on the passenger side. This is where you are going to hear it prominently.
#177 of 179 Driving with Automatic Transmission at Neutral by grey09 Aug 29, 2009 (5:38 pm)
I have a 2009 1.8L matrix, when I am about to stop, may I put the auto transmission to neutral? I found by doing this the braking distance is shorter. But I heard I am not supposed to do so, coz this will damage the transmission. Thanks.

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