Why did my Toyota Corolla have high HC?
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla and it failed the smog test today because HC was too high. It was just a little over the MAX HC allowed, but enough to get my Corolla to fail the smog check. I want to find out why my car produced high HC.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Corolla?
This may lead to harsh transmission shifting, the engine stalling, or the engine failing to start. To address this, Toyota issued a safety recall in late 2010 to replace the ECM at no cost to the owner. Overly Sensitive Electric Power Steering System (possible): See 2012-2015 Corolla – Common Problems.
What was the worst year for the corolla?
After the worst year on record, the 2009 Corolla, the 2010 model year had very high NHTSA complaints for two categories – the steering system and the seatbelts and airbags. The highest number of user complaints focused on the body and paint area of the car.
What causes a Toyota Corolla airbag to rupture?
Premature Passenger Airbag Propellant Failure: When the passenger airbag deploys, there’s a chance it’ll rupture and allow metal fragments to fly through. This happens because the propellant rapidly degrades over time due to unstable temperatures and excessive humidity.
What should the fuel ratio be in a Toyota Corolla?
This test will ensure your Toyota Corolla is in proper fuel control, and that air/fuel ratio is as close to 14.7:1 as possible.
What happens to the value of a Toyota Corolla?
All body styles sit in groups 15 to 21. Our experts predict that the Toyota Corolla hatchback will retain around 47 to 51% of its value after 3 years and 36,000 miles come trade-in time. The saloon should hold onto around 49%, while the Touring Sports estate keeps about 51% of its original list price over the same period.
Is the Toyota Corolla a good company car?
Emissions – and therefore initial road tax and company car tax rates – are low. The 1.8-litre hybrid hatchback is the cleanest option with 101g/km of CO2. The Benefit in Kind rate for company car users comes in at 25%.