Looses rear spoiler
SOURCE: 2007 Corolla S, Spoiler break lights out
you will find the complete lamp needs to be replaced it usually is screwed in from the front of the rear spoiler but differs from spoiler to spoiler
SOURCE: transmission looses power in my toyota corolla DX
If the fluid is low provided it is an automatic then fill it to the full mark. Put the emergency brake on and stick it in neutral as you need to have the car running to check the fluid. When you pull the dip stick out the fluid should be a bright redish color. If it is pretty brownish then your tranny filter needs to be replaced and all the old fluid drained and disposed of properly.
If the fluid level was full then the filter should be changed as well as the fluid.
You will need to go to the auto parts store to get the filter and besure it comes with the gasket. You will need 5 to 8 quarts to refill it. I don't remember how many for sure so ask the worker to look it up for you.
When you have the oil and filter you will need to be able to get under the car to access the tranny oil pan. There will be a hole lot of bolts holding it on.
The bolts will more then likly be metric and probably a 9,10, or 11 but you will figure it out. Have something handy to catch the fluid. There may be a drain plug you can remove to get most out before removing the pan. If so then do so. When draining you will need to start the moter in neutral and let the torque converter drain what is in it. This converter is what holds so much fluid.
Now onc the fluid is drained and the pan off you will see the filter right there handy. Replace it with the new one.
If the kit came with a cork typegasket and is all curry cued and folded in on its self then my invention is to take vasilene and spread on both the pan cover where the gasket fits and the gasket You may want rubber gloves but vasilene won't hurt your hands.
The vasilene helps the gasket stay in place while you get the bolts back in. If a gasket hole does not quit match up the get a pencil or something skinny to stick in the bolt hole to straighten and line the gasket hole up.. Once you have all of the bolts started then tighten one corner then go to the oposit corner then across to the other corn and then one in the middle and jump across to the other side middle and so forth so you get equal torque through out the pan. after all bolts are snug then go around again just like the first time and tighten then good and snug but not enough to strip the threads. You will want to recheck and retighten them after about a weeks worth of driving as the gasket will seat its self.
If the gasket is the rubber type with slots to match up the holes you may not need the vasiline but follow the above directions the rest of the way.
Once you have everything back together then it is time to fill the tranny back up. Put in about 4 quarts and then start it in neutral and let it circulate for 10 seconds. Shut it off and add the rest of the proper amount of fluid that your car calls for except the last quart. When you get to the last quart then recheck the level. You follow the checking of fluid like written above. remeber the dip stick measures in pints,NOT quarts unlike the oil dip stick which measures in quarts.
So I may have waisted my time if you have a standard transmission and not an automatic but you know for future reference on how to do it. This is the correct way for most automatics out there.
Keep me informed and let me know if we fixed the problem, I wish you luck, The Raz
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