2014–2019
Toyota Corolla
1.8L DOHC I4 2ZR-FE Sedan (11th gen)
The most produced car in history. Boring on purpose — that's the feature.
Engine Oil
Viscosity‼
✓ verified
src: 2017 Corolla Owner's Manual (Toyota)
Capacity (with filter)
4.2 L✓ verified
src: Owner's manual + AMSOIL lookup
Oil filter
◐ pending
Cartridge style — new O-ring every service
src: Toyota parts catalog
Drain plug torque‼
— in verification queue
Being confirmed against the repair manual
Fluids
Transmission (CVT)‼
◐ pending
K313 CVT — FE only. 'Universal CVT fluid' is how these die.
src: Toyota fluid chart
Coolant‼
◐ pending
src: Toyota fluid chart
Brake fluid‼
◐ pending
src: Owner's manual
Fuel
◐ pending
Tank: 13.2 gal / 50 L
src: Owner's manual
Filters & Ignition
Air filter
◐ pending
src: Toyota parts catalog
Cabin filter
◐ pending
src: Fitment guide
Spark plugs‼
◐ pending
Iridium, gap 0.043 in
src: Denso catalog
Electrical
Battery group
◐ pending
src: BCI fitment guide
Key fob battery
◐ pending
src: Owner's manual
Wheels & Wipers
Lug nut torque‼
103 Nm◐ pending
src: Toyota service spec
Tire pressure
◐ pending
195/65R15 or 205/55R16 — door jamb wins
src: Door placard
Wipers
— in verification queue
Driver/passenger lengths being confirmed
Service
Oil change interval
◐ pending
8,000 km if you're mostly short trips — which is every Corolla ever
src: Toyota maintenance guide
Maintenance light reset
◐ pending
Trip A displayed → ignition OFF → hold odometer button while switching ON → hold until dashes clear
src: Owner's manual pattern
🔧 Mechanic's Notes
- Water pump seepage is the 2ZR's quiet habit — pink crust at the pump weep hole means it's telling you something.
- High-mileage 2ZRs can start sipping oil — check the level monthly past 150k km instead of trusting the interval.
- Front strut mounts clunk over speed bumps long before the struts themselves are done — cheap fix, commonly oversold as 'needs suspension'.
Field patterns from a working mechanic — diagnose your own car before buying parts.
Open Recalls
Checking NHTSA…
Sources shown per value. Specs can vary by build date, market and trim — for anything critical (torque, fluids), confirm against YOUR owner's manual or door sticker before wrenching. Spotted an error? — corrections jump the queue.