An oil change in a Toyota Corolla engine takes place every 5-10 thousand kilometers. Everyone chooses the frequency himself. We will tell you what tools are required and how to change it correctly. We will also give a couple of recommendations that will save you from mistakes.
What do you need to replace
1. Container where you will drain the used oil. It should hold about 4-5 liters. In this case, the main thing is that it is wide, otherwise the spray will fall on the floor.
2. Rubber gloves- they will save your hands from burns, because the oil is hot, and in any case at least a drop will fall on your hands.
3. Socket head - with this you will loosen drain plug to completely unscrew it by hand.
4. Extension - helps to loosen the drain plug more easily with the socket head.
5. Tape wrench - it will come in handy to unscrew oil filter... It must be changed every time the oil is changed. A socket wrench can be used instead of a strap wrench. Only it must be matched to the filter.
6. Lots of newspaper or rags to remove splashes from the floor in case they get there.
Process
1. Place Toyota on a pit, lift it on a lift or drive it onto an overpass.
2. Place the tools so that they are within easy reach.
3. Warm up the engine if the machine was stationary. This is necessary because heated oil is thinner than cold oil, it will flow out faster and take more impurities with it.
4. Stop the engine as soon as it has warmed up.
5. Place a container under the drain hole (keep in mind that at first the liquid will flow out under pressure, so choose a place for the container with this in mind).
6. Use a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug and then completely unscrew it by hand.
7. Wait for everything to pour out. At this time, watch the stream and move the container so that the oil does not spill.
8. After it has poured out, wipe the plug and hole with a rag and screw it back on.
9. Inspect the drained oil for metal shavings, sawdust, etc., indicating heavy wear cylinders and everything that comes with them. If there is, after replacement, be sure to go to a car service for diagnostics.
10. Place the container with the drained oil under the oil filter.
11. Get out from under the machine and remove all tools. If the Corolla is on the lift, then lower it.
12. Using a strap or socket wrench on the hood side, loosen the oil filter. Then unscrew it with your hands until the end. Pull it out with the part upward that is screwed so that the leftovers do not spill onto the floor, and put it in the container.
You must also remove the filter with gloves, as you will stick your hand deeply and can touch the exhaust manifold. And he's very hot.
13. Look at the filter for a gasket. If not, then it remained on the engine. Take her away. It may stick to the motor and have to be scraped off.
14. Wipe the place where the filter is screwed with a rag.
15. If the gasket of the new filter is not greased, lubricate it engine oil... Then screw the filter back in place. It is enough to tighten it using only the strength of your hands.
16. Place a funnel in the fill hole and fill in a liter of oil first. Wait a little for it to glass into the pallet, then pour on. If you don't know how much to pour, then pour in small portions, between which you pull out the dipstick and look at the level. Should be halfway between the minimum and maximum allowable value on the dipstick.
17. Reinstall the plug and start the engine. Let it run until the oil pressure switch turns off. At this time, look under the car to make sure nothing is leaking.
18. Stop the engine. Wait a minute, then take out the dipstick, wipe it off and lower it. Take it out again and look at the level. Top up or drain as necessary.
1. You may be advised before delivering new filter, pour some oil into it. This is not necessary.
2. Owners of Toyota Corolla do not recommend flushing the engine if you switch to another brand of oil. It is better to fill in a new one and replace it earlier than usual.
Some services are dishonest and cheat and on such a responsible procedure as oil change. Are you sure that the engine will fill you with exactly what they promise? You can demand your presence during the replacement, but this is not always possible. Why not change the oil yourself?
The interval at which you should change the oil on the Corollas is 10,000 kilometers. After the same interval, the oil filter also changes. The first change - after 5000. My first oil after five thousand was dark. Either this is poured at the factory, or it is the result of grinding in the engine mechanisms.
The type of filters installed in cars before 2010 differs from what began to be used after: the filter insert replaced the traditional one with a metal body. The insert, you must understand, is cheaper, but its replacement is more difficult. A traditional filter is dismantled using a 14 key, the insert is changed using a special tool - a key with catalog number 09228-06501.
With the same key of 14, he unscrews the plug from the drain hole. We drain the oil. In a standard 1.6 engine, it is more than 4 liters, to be more precise, 4.2. If the engine does not eat up in the car, so much will pour out. We change a one-piece filter or insert. Be careful with the insert - the plastic case-cap is afraid of scratches, so if there is no key 09228-06501, we put a rag under the traditional chain key.
Instead of the original filter element, you can put Mahle. It is not worth saving on oil, and Mach filters are no worse than their relatives at one and a half times lower price.
What kind of oil to pour? It is better not to skimp here and to pour Toyota 5W-40. Cheap pour at your own peril and risk.
We clean all surfaces from old oil and dirt. Dirt in the motor is useless. Pour 4.2 liters of synthetics into the filler neck, add another 150 grams, since the level will go away a little on a running machine. We tighten the cork. Pour a little oil into the filter element, so that it is slightly above the level of the porous body of the insert. We put new gaskets, place the insert in its socket and screw it on.
We start, warm up, check the level with a probe. On a warmed-up car, the extra 150 grams go into the bowels of the engine, so the probe should show the rate.
After the first ride, check the level again.
Step-by-step photo report on oil change for Toyota Corolla
Drain the used oil Changing the oil (working off) in a Toyota Corolla car is actually quite a simple process, but you must adhere to strict rules in order to increase the engine's life.
To do this, it is enough to carry out the procedure on time and choose the right lubricants.
When to change lubricants, there is no single answer. It depends on several factors.
- The recommended time after a run of 15,000 km.
- How carefully the driver treated the car. If used only for city trips, then you can change the oil as indicated in the company's recommendations. But out-of-town trips, driving on uneven terrain, etc. reduces oil change time by almost half.
- First replacement should be done after the first 5000 km., regardless of vehicle operation.
To do this, you need to have the following materials:
- Key - "crab" in order to remove all filters;
- Any container for draining mining;
- Rag, gauze, etc. in order to clean oil-smeared parts;
- Gloves that protect hands from dirt;
- A light source (even a flashlight on your phone will do, the main thing is that it is convenient);
- A wrench that is suitable for unscrewing the nuts on the drain hole.
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Lubricants for Toyota Corolla are produced in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer. Other oils will wear out parts much faster. specified in the operating instructions. But the manufacturing company recommends using only original lubricants (Toyota Engine Oil, Castrol, Mobil).
Engines up to 2009 (1st - 9th generation)
The manufacturer recommends the use of lubricants that meet the accepted standards: ACEA A3 / B4, API SL, TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 5W40, TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 ENERGY 0W30. 
Such lubricants give reliable protection from typical wear.
It doesn't matter if what kind of weather conditions or bumps on the road- this standard is suitable even for extended oil drain intervals.
from 2008 (9th - 11th generation, 150 body)
The following standards ILSAC GF-5, TOTAL QUARTZ 9000, FUTURE GF-5 are suitable for engines of this generation. Unlike other analogues, their phosphorus content is much lower. Therefore, they are considered environmentally friendly.
Diesel
The diesel particulate filter is a major factor in the selection of lubricants. Because they are very sensitive to particulate matter that may be present in the oil. Lubricants Low SAPS materials have low sulfur and phosphorus concentrations... Sulphated ash content is also underestimated.
If there is no filter, then the following standards are suitable for such motors: TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 FUTURE NFC 5W-30.
How much to fill
Standard motor displacement must have a volume of 4.2 liters... But at the same time, the exact amount that needs to be poured is unknown. There are two ways to determine how much oil to fill the engine.
- To do this, you need to measure how much waste fluid will be drained from the motor.
- Any operating manual contains instructions on how much to fill so as not to overfill and not kill your engine.
Step-by-step instruction
Before changing the oil, you need to drive your car onto a lift or into a garage where there is a hole.
USEFUL VIDEO
Check visually for the replacement information in the video below:
Conclusion
As you can see, the process itself takes a little time. If the owner learns how to change the oil himself - this will save not only his finances, but also allow him to fill in high-quality lubricant.
