What are the maintenance items for a Corolla at 40,000 kilometers?
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Toyota Corolla 40,000-kilometer maintenance items: mainly include replacing engine oil, oil filter, cabin air filter, air filter, and brake fluid. There are many inspection items required, as detailed below: 1. Inspect the drive belt, cooling and heating system, and engine coolant. 2. Inspect the exhaust pipe and mounting components, battery, fuel tank cap, fuel lines, connectors and fuel vapor control valve, and charcoal canister. 3. Inspect the brake pedal and parking brake, brake pads and brake discs, brake fluid, clutch fluid, brake lines and hoses, steering wheel, steering linkage and steering gear housing, and drive shaft boots. 4. Inspect the suspension ball joints and dust covers, continuously variable transmission fluid (including front differential), and manual transmission fluid (including front differential). 5. Inspect the front suspension and rear suspension, tires and tire pressure, lights, horn, wipers and washers, and air conditioning refrigerant level.
I just helped my friend with his Corolla's 40,000 km maintenance, which felt like giving the car a thorough check-up. Key tasks included changing the engine oil and oil filter—this is essential to prevent engine wear; inspecting the air filter—if it's clogged, it affects air intake efficiency and increases fuel consumption; a full brake system check, examining the brake discs, pads, and fluid level—safety comes first; rotating and inspecting the tires for wear—a blowout could be dangerous; and possibly replacing the spark plugs—delaying this could lead to higher fuel consumption and reduced performance. Don’t forget to check the cooling system and battery to avoid breakdowns. An extra tip: bring the owner’s manual to follow Toyota’s official recommendations. The cost for a 40,000 km service is typically around 1,000 RMB, but don’t skimp by going to a cheap workshop. Proper maintenance can extend the car’s lifespan by years.
