Well $330 later the car had it’s oil changed, 2 new belts, and a new battery. I was hopeful that the problem might have stemmed from low voltage due to a corroded battery terminal, but on my home from the shop after picking up the car the check engine light came on again. Needless to say I am not happy, but there is nothing I can do till Monday.
The general concensus is it’s the transmission or the sensors in the transmission. Which is pretty much what I read on the internet. Now I just need to find out how much it’s going to cost to get it fixed and set a line in the sand as to what price the repairs become unreasonable. I mean the car is paid for, but if it needs a new transmission is it worth dumping the money in to this car? I dunno… going to have sleep on that.
– Jeremy
$330 for a battery, new belts and an oil change isn’t too bad, as far as maintenance goes. Speaking of I need to get the trans fluid changed in the corolla ( and plan for some a new set of tires).
But actual transmission repair is another topic, like I said before I’ve been lucky with the corolla, but i think that transmission work would make me think about retiring the corolla, given the 187k miles on it.
Any way you slice it paying for work on your car ( maintenance or repair) sucks, but if your anual expenditure is less than a car payment then I say go for it.
I seem to recall a post recently boasting about 100k miles recently. I think this is you car being pissed about you disclosing its age.. chicks get the same way… good luck with the repairs!
Patty
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