Thursday, November 13, 2008

2001 Transmission Fluid and Rear Brake Pad/Shoe?

Father took the 2001 Corolla to Top Tech (now only open on weekdays) sometime in October for an oil change. Mechanic said to change its transmission fluid next oil change and the rear brake shoe or pad has about 25% left.

Mid-November 2008: Started to notice some extra noise from engine? while idle or driving. No change in performance.

Fuel efficiency equally poor as 1998 but also not trying hard to drive efficiently.

Acceleration is still great. 2002 acceleration feels really sluggish and transmission unsmooth compared to 2001. May let 2002 go before 2001.