Doing oil changes on your car is more convenient than taking it to mechanics—plus, it saves you money! But before you start working on it, ensure you have the right oil. For a 2004 Toyota Corolla
, you’ll need
SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil to improve fuel economy and engine performance. If you can’t get your hands on SAE 5W-30, you can use SAE 10W-30 in a pinch, but you must replace it with SAE 5W-30 at the following oil change.
While you’re doing maintenance on your Corolla, you may want to consider checking some other basic maintenance items:
5,000 Miles: Oil and oil filter change, brake inspection, tire rotation and inspection
15,000 Miles: Cooling system inspection, fill coolant, inspect braking system, check ball joints, check steering components, check the exhaust system
30,000 Miles: Replace cabin and engine air filter, check front differential oil, check the fuel system
60,000 Miles: Check all drive belts and inspect/change the transmission fluid
100,000 Miles: Replace coolant and spark plugs
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