DIY repair of Toyota Corolla 150

The cars of the Japanese manufacturer Toyota are of good quality. This may be evidenced by the fact that on our roads and now there are enough cars of this brand, produced in the 80s and 90s of the last century. But their operation on Russian roads, the unsatisfactory quality of fuel or petroleum products ultimately lead to the fact that the vehicle breaks down. In order to protect the car from breakdowns, you should adhere to the basic operating rules recommended by the manufacturer, carry out its maintenance and repairs on time. Let us consider in more detail what kind of work on the maintenance and repair of a Toyota Corolla car you can do yourself.

Toyota Corolla is distinguished by excellent operational properties, and its repair and maintenance are not expensive for the owner. For a long time, the first generations of these cars were considered almost perfect in terms of reliability. But the gradual complication of design and the emergence of more and more electronics led to the fact that maintenance and repairs began to be required much more often.

What components will you have to deal with most often?

In order to ensure reliable and uninterrupted operation of the car and its main components, as well as to postpone its repair, they carry out regular maintenance.

Daily maintenance includes a mandatory check and do-it-yourself adjustment of the following indicators:

• the general condition of the car;
• body condition;
• the position of the mirrors;
• the operability of electrical equipment;
• steering system;
• sensor operation;
• vehicle fluid level;
• battery charge and performance;
• tire pressure.

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Periodic maintenance involves the following set of works:

• replacement of consumables (gaskets, filters, pads, etc.);
• topping up and replacing fluids (oils in the engine and gearbox, antifreeze, washer fluid, brake fluid, etc.);
  
• periodic inspection to detect fluid leaks;
• seasonal tire change;
• replacement and adjustment of the spark plug gap, etc.

When operating any car, sooner or later the moment of breakdown comes, for the elimination of which certain repair work is required. The Toyota Corolla has a rather complex structure and not all repairs can be done on your own. Naturally, this primarily depends on the skills of the car owner and his experience in car repair. Let's figure out what kind of work is better to entrust to car service specialists, and what kind of Toyota Corolla repair you can do yourself.

You can do most of the engine repair work with your own hands: repair the starter, if necessary, replace the engine mountings, pump, timing chain, etc. to the service station.

Repair work on all elements of the cooling and heating systems is simple and can be done independently: repair or replacement of the thermostat, oven and air conditioner thermostat, and others.

You can also perform most of the measures for adjusting the fuel and exhaust systems: replace the fuel pump, parts of the intake and exhaust manifolds, clean the nozzles, etc. You should contact the car service if a sufficiently large layer of deposits has formed on the nozzles - the service station has the equipment necessary for them cleaning.

You can do some work on the gearbox repair with your own hands: replace or repair the clutch disc, replace the sensors on the box of the robot or machine. If for repair it is required to disassemble the boxes, it is better to entrust this to specialists. You can also make DIY repairs to the suspension, steering and braking systems.

In the event of electrical breakdowns, you can independently replace or repair the ignition coil, lights and lighting lamps, an ignition lock, various sensors, a timing belt, but it is better not to repair the ECU yourself.

To carry out body work, special equipment is required, so an ordinary car owner cannot perform them on his own. The only exception is the replacement of removable body elements: glass, bumpers and mirrors.

The maintenance work and minor repairs of the Toyota Corolla carried out on time will make its operation long and reliable. The list of works that you can do with your own hands is conditional. It is compiled for car owners with the average level of auto locksmithing skills.