Hello Guys,
Am planning to buy a Toyota Corolla a.k.a Small but mighty from a neighbour next week, I need little ideas and knowledge about the car.

What are the major issues to be expected with this kind of car?
Maintenance tips for the car like type of engine oil for service.
Is the car worth the price 650k, though the body is still very clean and engiene well maintained by the previous owner.


Your advise will be highly appreciated.

The engine uses timing chain and bad oil or irregular late oil change affects the chain which causes pletora of problems.

The engine also experience oil shortage of not well maintained.

Take a qualified techy to help you check things B4 u buy.

Thanks do much Nurey.

I actually noticed that the engine oil was not gauge the first time I went to check the car. I asked the owner y is the engine oil not gauge. He said he uses 3litre of engine oil to service the car. That his mechanic said it's ok to use 3litre. Should I be worried cos the car isn't smoking but I heard the engine is very expensive. I need professional advice here.

nurey:
The engine uses timing chain and bad oil or irregular late oil change affects the chain which causes pletora of problems.

The engine also experience oil shortage of not well maintained.

Take a qualified techy to help you check things B4 u buy.

Jimraz4:
Thanks do much Nurey.

I actually noticed that the engine oil was not gauge the first time I went to check the car. I asked the owner y is the engine oil not gauge. He said he uses 3litre of engine oil to service the car. That his mechanic said it's ok to use 3litre. Should I be worried cos the car isn't smoking but I heard the engine is very expensive. I need professional advice here.

You can either believe him or do your own inspection for oil leak which would be evident in engine bay area or if internal the exhaust would have black oil stain residue

Thanks will get a mechanic for inspection.

The car is good but notorious for shortening oil, even with that it's still a good one, just maintain it well and it'll serve you real good.