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8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,520
- Average Mileage:
- 149,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- buy a new head gasket (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have had the oil changed in my Corolla 3 times since buying it from a used dealer several months and about 9000 miles ago. I have a regular mechanic who I trust, but had the car inspected elsewhere before buying it. The inspection revealed no problems (but they must have missed it). I had the oil changed at the time of the inspection. 4000 miles later, I had it changed again at a Goodyear service station and they reported that a gasket was leaking oil, but that it was a very slow leak and could wait to be fixed as long as I kept an eye on the oil level.
After another 4000 miles and not much leaking, I took it to my trusted mechanic to have another problem fixed and he noticed the leak as well, but said that it could be caused by one of several parts- most likely the "valve gasket." He replaced it for me, and I have not noticed any change in the oil level in the past week. I will bring it back to have him check it again in about 2 weeks.
- Cait F., Lawrenceville, GA, US