Question About Corolla 1.4 Vvti 16v (2001)

[garnet]

Hi all,

I just bougth a corolla. I am concerned about one thing only. It accelerates a bit slowly.

Now, I know it is 1.4 VVTi 16v and it might not be that fast, but still, I just dot know what to expect.

I have driven it for 50 miles only. Didnt have the chance to drive it on the motorway, but it seems to me that I wasnt able to make more that 55-60 mph with pedal to the metal and in 5th gear.

I think it should be a bit more responsive.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[MarcTS]

How quickly are you moving through the gears? i.e. at what revs do you change up? Is it revving high but not actually accelerating?

[garnet]

How quickly are you moving through the gears? i.e. at what revs do you change up? Is it revving high but not actually accelerating?

I am changing gears at about 3000 rpm. It is not revving, it just doesnt go over 60 mph at 5th gear and it is not increasing RPMs either in 5th. I tested it only in town so it is a bit non conclusive, but it seems a bit laggish.

Any more ideas welcome.

[fatboyr]

frankly speaking it is a underpowered engine, try keeping on 4th gear until 70, 5th gear is really weak... this is about the poor torque

my shift pattern from 1st-3rd is

1st->2nd ~2500

2nd->3rd ~3000

but i am doubt that your clutch might have been worn out

[Twincam.GTi]

When was it last serviced?

My advice :

New plugs &

New Air filter

and an old change.

[Red Yaris 54]

and an old change.

An oil change might be butter :P ;)

Make sure that the oil is the correct grade for the engine

[garnet]

Tha last oil change was 9000 miles ago. I dont know if something else was done. It has partial service history.

What are the plugs? I am still new to english term for car parts :) Do you mean spark plugs?

I will take it to a garage to have it diagnosed.

Definetely I am changing the air filter and oil + oil filter. That is a must do for a new "old" car. ;)

Any suggestions for a good garage for Toyota diagnostics and resonable prices?

Thanks.

When was it last serviced?

My advice :

New plugs &

New Air filter

and an old change.

[superjim42]

could be oil change required.

my puegeot 306 use to have problems when the oil was in need of change! the car would revv but not accelarate much.

[garnet]

Actually I was pointed by other forum to check the MAF sensor and clean it. Where is it located and could it be done by me, is it a DIY job. Does it require special tools?

So I have a list of thing I should do as first resort:

Check/clean MAF sensor

Check/clean/change the spark plugs

Check/clean/change air filter

Change oil/oil filter

Am I missing something? Or other suggestions.

Thanks

[Norfolk n Chance]

Any suggestions for a good garage for Toyota diagnostics and resonable prices?

Thanks.

Whereabouts in Leeds are you?

[garnet]

Any suggestions for a good garage for Toyota diagnostics and resonable prices?

Thanks.

Whereabouts in Leeds are you?

I am in northern Leeds, but wont mind going somewhere up to 15 miles radius.