Hello house... This is my first thread here, thou I read and follow from time to time. I just bought a corolla 05. Am not very vaste with knowledge of cars, so naturally, I am open to advice, maintainace tips, 'the donts' and the 'dos' as relate the corolla 05.

Ur share of experience and contributions will be appreciated.

Firstly, a friend suggested that since the car was imported from the us and carries only one cooling fan, that I will have to work a double fan and also reconnect them to start on ignition rather automatic as the auto sys(follow come) might result in over heating when in long hours of traffic......

I will like to have a second or third opinion on this. Thanks

tjsadiq:
Firstly, a friend suggested that since the car was imported from the us and carries only one cooling fan, that I will have to work a double fan and also reconnect them to start on ignition rather automatic as the auto sys(follow come) might result in over heating when in long hours of traffic......

I will like to have a second or third opinion on this. Thanks

You need to change friends

tjsadiq:
Firstly, a friend suggested that since the car was imported from the us and carries only one cooling fan, that I will have to work a double fan and also reconnect them to start on ignition rather automatic as the auto sys(follow come) might result in over heating when in long hours of traffic......

I will like to have a second or third opinion on this. Thanks

DON'T try it! I repeat DON'T try it!!

Leave your car as it came in from America, don't alter anything don't adjust anything. Some parts of USA have temperatures higher than that of Yola, Maiduguri, Kano etc, and these cities in US still have regular traffic jams, regular slow moving traffic yet they didn't alter anything. The Engineers who designed those cars did a thorough job by testing and retesting components by subjecting them to very adverse environmental and operational conditions, so they know better than you.

My toyota still have the factory fan, factory thermostat and single cell radiator with coolant. Its been working well for as long as I can recall. Its a US market vehicle.

I concur. Change your friends. I use same corolla 05 and never overheated. As far as the thermostat is okay no problem. Also I live in the part of abuja that I wallow through almost 3 hours hold up everyday and my temp never passes half. Judge for yourself. Welcome to the club bro. You will always want to buy the corolla over and over again. The car is so so economical and sound but follow the manufacturers manual on engine oil etc

pls I stay in lag.I intend buying this 05 corolla ending of this month.pls is better I buy here in Lagos or should I go to cotonu and buy.also what is the price of the car.am budgeting 1.3m for it.

GAZZUZZ:


You need to change friends

lol....i will take note

lomomike:



DON'T try it! I repeat DON'T try it!!

Leave your car as it came in from America, don't alter anything don't adjust anything. Some parts of USA have temperatures higher than that of Yola, Maiduguri, Kano etc, and these cities in US still have regular traffic jams, regular slow moving traffic yet they didn't alter anything. The Engineers who designed those cars did a thorough job by testing and retesting components by subjecting them to very adverse environmental and operational conditions, so they know better than you.

My toyota still have the factory fan, factory thermostat and single cell radiator with coolant. Its been working well for as long as I can recall. Its a US market vehicle.

Thanks...now I know better.

castrobee:
I concur. Change your friends. I use same corolla 05 and never overheated. As far as the thermostat is okay no problem. Also I live in the part of abuja that I wallow through almost 3 hours hold up everyday and my temp never passes half. Judge for yourself. Welcome to the club bro. You will always want to buy the corolla over and over again. The car is so so economical and sound but follow the manufacturers manual on engine oil etc

Thanks...I will take heed

arizona20:
pls I stay in lag.I intend buying this 05 corolla ending of this month.pls is better I buy here in Lagos or should I go to cotonu and buy.also what is the price of the car.am budgeting 1.3m for it.

I got mine from Copart in USA...and total cost of purchase, shipping, clearing with repairs sumed to like 1.4. So, I can say u could explore that options (at least you are considerably informed on what you are buying).

tjsadiq:


Thanks...now I know better.

Look at this Toyota owner manual

lomomike:

Look at this Toyota owner manual

I think i saw the manual of the car in the safe box....will go though it as well then. Thanks alot.

never never make changes to your car... no matter what

@sjsadiq plsss can I have ur number. plsss want to talk wit u. nanamm4real@yahoo.com

Just remember if you notice any problems with either the engine or transmission or the airbag, ABS lamps are on permanently, scan the car before handling the wrench.

You can still consult me that got u the car. I do after sales.

Pls I just acquired the same kind of car. Corolla 2005. I want to know which engine oil available in Nigeria market that fulfils with Toyota's specification. Thank you.