Absolutely buy one!!! I bought a 1994 Toyota Corolla brand new and owned it for 23 years with this motor. I put 389k miles on it before I donated the car to the Salvation Army vehicle donation program. It still was running fine and drivable when I donated it. I got rid of it because by that time it was just a 3rd car and it was rusted badly as I live in the northeast (outside Philly). Those engines are as reliable as the day is long.
Informative video, thanks. I have an 04 Toyota Matrix I've had it for 3 years and it has 158,000 Mi on it. I change the oil every 5,000 miles with full synthetic. The oil doesn't even get dirty between oil changes. Doesn't burn so much as a drop. 20-year-old car with almost $160,000 MI. The car has no shakes or rattles or vibrations truly runs like a new car. That's all I got to know bro
1.8 Litre 7A-FE is the KING of reliability..... My 1998 Toyota has covered 224,500 Miles (361,000 KM) and still sounds like a Swiss watch Long live 1990s Toyota Cars.
@@kerwinnoel5518hello I still have my 1999 Toyota avensis t22 with 7AFE engine and I've got 464k on the odometer. 7AFE is the best engine in my opinion
I have a 2004 Toyota matrix, 21 years old 134,000 miles and I bought it from the original owner almost 11 years ago. I want my car to last at least 400,000 miles so I started doing a lot of my own basic maintenance. I love my matrix. it has been a huge blessing. It is a great car, best that I’ve ever had, incredibly reliable still has a lot of of the original main parts. ❤🎉😊
Wow!!!! I have my dad's 05 Corolla. He gave it to me in 2013. My mom and dad drove that car together on their dates to dinner. Unfortunately, my mom passed away in 2012, and my dad passed in 2022, I drive the car in normal conditions and not like the Duke Boys. I pet it to accelerate her. I have 183k miles.
Rust problems on the 03-08 Corollas up here in the rust belt usually hit the pinch welds and rocker panels pretty hard, but the frame rails have a thick coating of underbody seal on them. Potentially the rear quarter panels and gas tank straps as well. 1ZZ-FE will run forever if you change the oil on time!
I own a 2018 Corolla iM with the 1.8 2ZR-FAE. It's got 220k miles on it (former Uber driver) and have had absolutely no engine problems, never any check engine lights and doesn't burn oil. By 2018 the water pump issues and valvematic issues have been worked out and I feel like I could get another 200k out of it. Still runs like brand new
1979 Corolla 3TC 1.8 wagon 5M trans. Bought it for 500 in 1988 with 167000 on it already. Put another 100,000 on it and sold it on for 600 in 1998. 25mpg in town 30-31 on the hwy. 10 minutes to change the oil, Air filter cap rotor and plugs so easy to work on
I’ll keep my 97 7afe forever love this one. I always say when I need to upgrade to a newer one I’ll get the 2016 Corolla L with the 1.8 regular auto last year of the non cvt Corolla.
I love my '99 corolla 5spd!! I bought it from the original owner 173k mi., And He took such good care of it, it still ran like new when I test drove it last month! No leaks, No oil consumption. But just to make sure, I ran BG's dynamic engine restoration system through it, and changed it over to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-30 with a WIX XP filter, changed the M/T fluid to Amsoil Api GL-4 Synthetic 75w-90, and flushed the cooling system, and replaced the coolant with Toyota Pink coolant. Now it runs & shifts even better! I love how light the chassis is at turn in & through the turns. I've caught a lot of other drivers by surprise by outcornering them. It may not be the fastest in a straight line, but with proper rev matching & heel toe downshifting, that old car can book it in the twisties if You really want it to. I will gladly drive that little old car for the rest of my life! With only 122bhp weighing in @ 2400lbs, It's too much fun! Not to mention, it's outward appearance is so unassuming. You can drive as casually as You want, and no one around You would be the wiser.
Have had my 2019 1.8 litre hybrid Toyota Corolla company car since new. I eventually purchased it when I retired, and considering the price, fuel economy, handling, and general ride & comfort, its clearly one of the best value for money vehicles one could ever ask for. Have driven and rented other vehicles over the years - some more expensive - yet found the Corolla a dream to get back into. My sister in law liked my car so much she bought one too and confirmed my thoughts and feelings ever since. Have always liked cars since I was a kid. Nevertheless, I have always pushed back on the temptation to purchase more expensive ones because I never saw the value for money. Must have Dutch & Scottish blood somewhere 😅
I paid 2300 for my 99 corolla. A lady hit me 1yr later. For a bumper, a few scratches and a fender the insurance totaled it. Gave me 2400! Still drives like a dream. And now she's free. Makes an awsome work car and extra vehicle.
My father (and I) had a 1.8 06" Corolla. I sold it in 2019 with 120k KMs (he bought it brand new) when I left the country and the only maintenance that was not scheduled was a MAF sensor. Rock solid car. By the time I've sold it had NO weird noises, no suspension issues, nothing. Basically as good as new besides minor scratches and dents from driving in a highway/careless people on parking lots parking on our side haha This car is basically indestructible unless you drive it without oil or coolant.
Scotty Kilmer really opened my eyes to Toyotas a couple years ago & after I recommended my son get a '16 Rav4 that I borrowed for a road trip I really liked it as I continued to dig into their reliability, cost of ownership, & known issues. I just bought a '08 Corolla w/ 170k for $2300 & while I wish it was a manual it's still a great little car with the amount of driving I do for work. I'd love to know how you're getting 41mpg hwy as that would be sweet. I'm still on my first tank (only 80 miles so far) so no clue what I'll be getting but I've also had the AC cranked which will hurt. Great video & I look forward to digging through your archives as I just subscribed.
Hello Mr Grumpy, This John Chan the fisherman. At the moment my wife and I own six(6) TOYT, 2007 tundra 5.7, 2013 rx350, 2018 nx300, 2023 gr86, 2007 rx350, and last but not least a2009 Yaris with 155K miles on paid about 5 k $ for it. My wife, my kid and I drove the Yaris to MN. This yaris was fully loaded. Luggage at 150 lbs. This little 1.5 liter got us to the destination for approximately 1500 miles. It average at 35 to 36 mpg. At MN I checked the oil and had to add 1/4 quort of oil, that's it. As you can see, as I got older and wiser I only stick with toyt. Oh yeah my tundra has 191K on it and pull my fishing boat (22 ft) every summer. I like your video and I watch the whole clip. Thanks young man.
A data point to show how far the Corolla has come… a brand new Corolla with the 2.0 does 0-60 in about 8 seconds and gets over 40 MPG. 20 years ago that would have been absurd.
The most reliable Toyota engine of our time was the Toyota 5R engine, 2 liter. We had it here in the Philippines around 1970's! It was the engine of the Toyota Crown! Everyone loved it! It was so durable and reliable!
My son recently hit a deer with my 2005 corolla. It got 38mph at 75 mph and didn’t burn a drop of oil. The car is totaled but I’m keeping it to put the engine / transmission in a donor car. What is your opinion of either a Vibe/matrix to put the engine in?
Matrix and vibe are fantastic cars, I do think the exhaust is different so make sure it has the old exhaust on the matrix when you swap it. I don't usually swap platforms but I do know when you price a long block they're the same.
The current 1.8 is a great engine especially for the Atkinson cycle hybrid engine which I have in the current model corrola smooth reliable and epic fuel economy I'm getting 70 mpg UK not sure what that is in US conversion but great better than anything out there on the market, thank goodness that at least one current manufacturer still remains engineering lead rather than most car manufacturers being run by pen pushing accountants
Great Video!! You are no BS. and accurate. Thanks for making this video. Which Toyota engine can you get 500K miles if you change the oil every 7500 miles with full synthetic?
I just bought a 98 Corolla CE 1.8 5 speed manual it’s has 212k on it and I paid $2,200 everything is mint on this I’ve already thrown in a new radiator and upgraded some other things I absolutely love how simple this car is
My 99 Corolla did blow brake lines because of rust other than that not much rust under the car besides fenders but under the body no major rust on the frame
Oh, the 98-99 1ZZ-FE. I drive a 99 Corolla with 2001 front end and manual swap, 24 years and counting. It does lose oil, smacked in 2 corners in its early days and showing rust. I wonder how much it's worth.
My 1ZZ-FE with 240k miles was burning a lot of oil until I changed the PCV valve. $6 part and fifteen minutes of work fixed that problem. It still has slow leaks in a few places though, even after changed the intake manifold gasket and valve cover gasket.
My 2009 1.8l Corolla head gasket went at 198000 miles. The air conditioner is not the best. Paint didn't hold up like the 2008 Focus. The radiator plastic nipple broke off near running hot on the replacement motor. Other than that a good car. It had it's regular maintenance.
I´ve just bought a 2009 japanese built Corolla and it came with the 1.8 1ZZ FE engine. i thought this generation came with the 2ZR FE?. Could somebody please give me more insight into this?
Is there a big difference between the Japanese and American made 1.8? I have an 03 Japanese Corolla with a 04 American made engine. It runs super rich but the computer trims the fuel (-40 long term) and it runs great other than a slight rough idle, 35-40 hwy mpg. Changed plugs, O2 sensors, MAF sensor, and fuel pressure regulator, and checked for vacuum leaks, all to no avail. So I took it to a mechanic who was at a loss because of the engine swap done before I bought it.
I have a corolla ae82 sedan, which corolla engine should i put in it ? I can do the 92-95 engine for sure but was looking if any newer ones work better
My 04 Matrix wasn't properly taken care of 10 years ago. It is burning oil at a rate of 250 cc or more per 3,000 km. It had carbon buildup and sparkles but were flushed out. People I talk to say just get something else instead of completely rebuilt the 1zzfe engine. I am curious how much is it to completely rebuilt the 1zzfe engine in your area. Do you guys trust re-manufactured 1zzfe engines? The dealership would only do a junk yard swap.
Middle 90’s Corolla’s were I think 1993 through 1997, someone correct me if I’m wrong. The 4 door got the 1.6 liter engine and the wagon got the 1.8 liter engine. I live near Saint Paul Mn and that era Corolla wagon is very hard to find.
Bought my 2007 Focus SE last year with 89k. I looked it up and I'm not sure mine has a CVT. I have 102K on it now how do I find that info? I just bought a 2002 Chevy Prizm that has the 1ZZ-FE after dropping her '98 Geo Prizm off at the Junkyard having driven that one for 220k.
Hey Monkey, I'm in the Philippines for the foreseeable future, and am considering a late 90s Tamaraw FX with the Toyota 7k engine and manual trans. I don't think the 7k engine was available in the USA (unless they called it something else), but based on it's design, can you speak to it's likely reliability?
I have a 2013 corolla 1.8 with 143k miles.. The dealer said it is leaking from the timing chain tensioner. It looks like this is a common problem with the 1.8L since there are so many videos on youtube about it. It is losing about 1 qt every 5 k miles. Is it worth trying to fix it? Or are trying to fix oil leaks on older cars like playing wack a mole?
My 78' 20R was absolutely bullet proof. 350,000 miles on it until a freaking drunk hit it while it was parked. My friend owned a body shop, and the car was 22 years old and he knew I wanted to keep it. He told me to let it go...let it go, so off to the junk yard it went. Wipes tear from my eye.
I know this is not the same thing, but I have a 2003 Camry with the 2.4L and using oil like crazy, not burning. What is your opinion on this. I have 393,000 on it now.
Questions: Do you think this engine with a small turbo could handle the weight of a 72 dart? I want to build a commuter for my sibling. The only problem i feel like it would be the rwd conversion.
7afe because of the cast iron block instead of the later aluminum. Why? Because when something goes wrong and the engine overheats its much more less likely to warp or crack the block if u catch it in time. Also cast iron burns fuel more efficiently than with same engine design because it holds the heat in the cylinders better.
96 rolla 1.8L she’s got 360k miles burns oil pretty sure it’s valve guide seals but I got it 3 years ago put 100k (DoorDash driver) been thinking of rebuilding soon before something goes bad hit a semi so she looks a lil messed up but man still drives straight love this car so damn much definitely worth fixing body damage and rebuild sure I could buy a whole different one cheaper but kinda wanna build it is there any ways to push a lil more power?
Dude, don't knock the Focus. A lot of its downfalls are the people who owned them. You know how it goes people who can afford a higher end car take of it and visa vera. My kid has a 2008 focus started driving it in high school and now 3 in college. Outside of the motor mounts a pretty decent little car. Overall 28 mi to gallon. My 2007 Focus is a good running little car. Would jump in it go anywhere. I used to haul all kinds of stuff. Once again maintenance. Now the 2012 up transmission is a different story.
I got a gen 1 99 most parts are still the 98, but IT HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN dang thing is at 275k and only burns half a quart every 1000 miles. has hit 3 deer has been fixed to new, i will replace the motor if it does go out for sure.
I love my '08 Corolla 1.8L car with 140k miles. I put on 35k miles a year now commuting to work. Great car, 37 mtg I use Mobil1EP oil and filter every 10k mile intervals. Expect 309k miles plus no problem. Transmission has been serviced🎉 every 40k miles. Coolant fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluids changed.
On 9/20/2024 my wife and I bought our 16 year old son a one owner 2005 Toyota Corolla CE with the 1.8L engine, an automatic transmission and only 124,590 orginal miles for $5,650 including all taxes, title and fees. The car is amazingly well perserved especially for basically a 20 year old car that spent its entire life in southern Ohio. The Car Fax report has 39 service records all performed at the Toyota dealership where it was bought. This car is one of those amazing one owner cars that you always hear about but rarely ever see. I think it is going to make an awesome first car for our son. Hopefully, it will last him through high school and college. I told him that as long as he keeps up the regular maintence this car could potentially run for over 300,000.
what about the 4AFE in the 1997 toyota corolla ce, i know its a 1.6 liter but there great. i actually currently have a 1.6 4AFE 1997 corolla and that engine still at 179k miles and it doesnt burn anymore fuel then the new ones do.
You have a long way to go lol my 7afe has 340k miles and like he said it gets tired mine smokes a bit but doesn’t leak a lot of oil just the seals are tired.
@@erikgonzalez2278 yes finally another AFE owner that really drives his car I appricate you man for telling me, it makes me feel like im the only mf out here lmao 😂
@@PancakeOWOTM lol foreal there’s not many left for sure I mean I see them around but not like everyday. Shit feels like a tank as always and won’t break. Oh how I’d love to have a low mileage AFE Engine lol. I have a lot of people ask me is this your first car lmao I’m like nope it’s my daily driver I put 40k miles last year on it for gig work even though I have newer cars.
I see some old Ford Focus's driving around SF every blue moon. Neons are a lot more rare. The old corollas are really everywhere though.... literally everywhere.
Great video! I gotta say I love my 2006 Toyota Corolla! It’s my first Toyota I’ve ever owned! I do have to disagree about Ford Focus! I’ve owned a 2005 ZX4 which was very reliable 2.0 Duratec engine! I had almost 300,000 miles on mine before I had a wreck! I’ve seen plenty of these first generation Ford Focus have 300,000-400,000 miles on them here in Georgia! Minor repairs like valve cover gaskets! I can say though the motor mounts go bad fast on these Ford Focus! I also owned a 2010 Ford Focus which was also very reliable! Maybe I just take good care of my vehicles! But I would only buy a first generation or second generation Ford Focus after that they were trash! Especially when they started using that dual clutch transmission
Great video. I agree that Honda Civics are disastrous except for that 1.8 and of course the early 80s Civics. Hondas last 15 years are pure garbage. I will take old Cavaliers over Hondas.
Had a 1989 Corolla RS and gave to my step son in 2009 after purchasing a new 2009 Corolla. Drove the 09 for 11 years until this drunk butthead decided not to stop for a red light at an intersection. T-Boned me on the passenger side and only God’s grace I was by alone at the time. She was totaled and had almost 300,000 miles on the clock. She was easy to maintain and only replaced the water pump, alternator, struts, and regular maintenance and that’s it!
😮@@tinmar5974look at the price of used engines if in demand it will be higher. That will tell you a lot. The 2009 and 2010 are higher than other years in that series. Head gaskets blow around 200,000 miles on many of them . And you may end up replacing or repairing the radiator nipple. Nipple breaks and loses coolant
Just bringing up Ford Focus makes my heart skip a few beats. I will never buy another Ford because of the dual clutch nightmares that car put me through. They knew how bad it was before releasing it and still went ahead and screwed everyone who bought one over.
excellent video. i hope your wife loves to blow money. this was you'll have to keep working and I'll get to see you working at making these videos. HAHAHA. In all seriousness, you are my best TH-cam personality. you get to the point and give out pertinent information without wasting time. keep up the good work, and God bless
Absolutely buy one!!! I bought a 1994 Toyota Corolla brand new and owned it for 23 years with this motor. I put 389k miles on it before I donated the car to the Salvation Army vehicle donation program. It still was running fine and drivable when I donated it. I got rid of it because by that time it was just a 3rd car and it was rusted badly as I live in the northeast (outside Philly). Those engines are as reliable as the day is long.
Informative video, thanks. I have an 04 Toyota Matrix I've had it for 3 years and it has 158,000 Mi on it. I change the oil every 5,000 miles with full synthetic. The oil doesn't even get dirty between oil changes. Doesn't burn so much as a drop. 20-year-old car with almost $160,000 MI. The car has no shakes or rattles or vibrations truly runs like a new car. That's all I got to know bro
1.8 Litre 7A-FE is the KING of reliability..... My 1998 Toyota has covered 224,500 Miles (361,000 KM) and still sounds like a Swiss watch
Long live 1990s Toyota Cars.
7AFE is the king of 1.8 and he totally didn't mention that
@@kerwinnoel5518hello I still have my 1999 Toyota avensis t22 with 7AFE engine and I've got 464k on the odometer. 7AFE is the best engine in my opinion
@@kerwinnoel5518I'm not sure I agree. It's a big time oil burner
I have a 2004 Toyota matrix, 21 years old 134,000 miles and I bought it from the original owner almost 11 years ago. I want my car to last at least 400,000 miles so I started doing a lot of my own basic maintenance. I love my matrix. it has been a huge blessing. It is a great car, best that I’ve ever had, incredibly reliable still has a lot of of the original main parts. ❤🎉😊
Hey! It was also in some Pontic vibes. My 07 Pontiac vibe base has the 1.8 Toyota and it’s my current daily with 375,000 miles
@@gradyhayes8570 yes in todays tesla plants in cali and the toyota matrix in Canada I believe
2wd? Or awd?
I owned a lot of cars ..but Corolla is the king in term of reliability
Not a camry??
1Nzfe yaris
Hi Can you explain why corolla is reliable than others please thanks
@@enoch650 avoid the 2001 and 2002 Corollas they burn a lot of oil. Even if you take care of them.
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I put 450,000 on my 2005 Corolla . I hit a deer and we both got totaled !
Did you sue the deer?
Damn that’s impressive. my 2005 LE only has 125k miles. This might be the only and my last car.
Wow!!!! I have my dad's 05 Corolla. He gave it to me in 2013. My mom and dad drove that car together on their dates to dinner. Unfortunately, my mom passed away in 2012, and my dad passed in 2022, I drive the car in normal conditions and not like the Duke Boys. I pet it to accelerate her. I have 183k miles.
Deer insurence was good?
Oh...
i bought a corolla, 2007. my wife thinks its a sh!t box, but i love it. i even love working on it. i can afford any car, but im keeping the corolla
Rust problems on the 03-08 Corollas up here in the rust belt usually hit the pinch welds and rocker panels pretty hard, but the frame rails have a thick coating of underbody seal on them. Potentially the rear quarter panels and gas tank straps as well. 1ZZ-FE will run forever if you change the oil on time!
I own a 2018 Corolla iM with the 1.8 2ZR-FAE. It's got 220k miles on it (former Uber driver) and have had absolutely no engine problems, never any check engine lights and doesn't burn oil. By 2018 the water pump issues and valvematic issues have been worked out and I feel like I could get another 200k out of it. Still runs like brand new
What were symptoms of the failing water pump and valvematic?
I have the 2020 le Corolla with the same engine I assume the transmission is the same. What is your interval for the trans fluid change ?
1979 Corolla 3TC 1.8 wagon 5M trans. Bought it for 500 in 1988 with 167000 on it already. Put another 100,000 on it and sold it on for 600 in 1998. 25mpg in town 30-31 on the hwy. 10 minutes to change the oil, Air filter cap rotor and plugs so easy to work on
I’ll keep my 97 7afe forever love this one. I always say when I need to upgrade to a newer one I’ll get the 2016 Corolla L with the 1.8 regular auto last year of the non cvt Corolla.
I love my '99 corolla 5spd!! I bought it from the original owner 173k mi., And He took such good care of it, it still ran like new when I test drove it last month! No leaks, No oil consumption. But just to make sure, I ran BG's dynamic engine restoration system through it, and changed it over to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-30 with a WIX XP filter, changed the M/T fluid to Amsoil Api GL-4 Synthetic 75w-90, and flushed the cooling system, and replaced the coolant with Toyota Pink coolant. Now it runs & shifts even better! I love how light the chassis is at turn in & through the turns. I've caught a lot of other drivers by surprise by outcornering them. It may not be the fastest in a straight line, but with proper rev matching & heel toe downshifting, that old car can book it in the twisties if You really want it to. I will gladly drive that little old car for the rest of my life! With only 122bhp weighing in @ 2400lbs, It's too much fun! Not to mention, it's outward appearance is so unassuming. You can drive as casually as You want, and no one around You would be the wiser.
Have had my 2019 1.8 litre hybrid Toyota Corolla company car since new. I eventually purchased it when I retired, and considering the price, fuel economy, handling, and general ride & comfort, its clearly one of the best value for money vehicles one could ever ask for.
Have driven and rented other vehicles over the years - some more expensive - yet found the Corolla a dream to get back into. My sister in law liked my car so much she bought one too and confirmed my thoughts and feelings ever since.
Have always liked cars since I was a kid. Nevertheless, I have always pushed back on the temptation to purchase more expensive ones because I never saw the value for money.
Must have Dutch & Scottish blood somewhere 😅
I paid 2300 for my 99 corolla. A lady hit me 1yr later. For a bumper, a few scratches and a fender the insurance totaled it. Gave me 2400! Still drives like a dream. And now she's free. Makes an awsome work car and extra vehicle.
I had my 98 corolla since I was in high school that was 10 years ago now just hit 250k
i miss my 98 corolla so much. I wrote it off hitting ice on a corner
Smart move at your age. A car loan on a newer car is a good path to poverty. Cheers!
Don't ever sell it
My father (and I) had a 1.8 06" Corolla. I sold it in 2019 with 120k KMs (he bought it brand new) when I left the country and the only maintenance that was not scheduled was a MAF sensor.
Rock solid car. By the time I've sold it had NO weird noises, no suspension issues, nothing. Basically as good as new besides minor scratches and dents from driving in a highway/careless people on parking lots parking on our side haha
This car is basically indestructible unless you drive it without oil or coolant.
Scotty Kilmer really opened my eyes to Toyotas a couple years ago & after I recommended my son get a '16 Rav4 that I borrowed for a road trip I really liked it as I continued to dig into their reliability, cost of ownership, & known issues. I just bought a '08 Corolla w/ 170k for $2300 & while I wish it was a manual it's still a great little car with the amount of driving I do for work. I'd love to know how you're getting 41mpg hwy as that would be sweet. I'm still on my first tank (only 80 miles so far) so no clue what I'll be getting but I've also had the AC cranked which will hurt.
Great video & I look forward to digging through your archives as I just subscribed.
My 1998 corolla got a 4efe, i like it very much
2020 Corolla le with the 1.8 here with 150k miles never a single problem !
Hello Mr Grumpy,
This John Chan the fisherman. At the moment my wife and I own six(6) TOYT, 2007 tundra 5.7, 2013 rx350, 2018 nx300, 2023 gr86, 2007 rx350, and last but not least a2009 Yaris with 155K miles on paid about 5 k $ for it. My wife, my kid and I drove the Yaris to MN. This yaris was fully loaded. Luggage at 150 lbs. This little 1.5 liter got us to the destination for approximately 1500 miles. It average at 35 to 36 mpg. At MN I checked the oil and had to add 1/4 quort of oil, that's it.
As you can see, as I got older and wiser I only stick with toyt. Oh yeah my tundra has 191K on it and pull my fishing boat (22 ft) every summer.
I like your video and I watch the whole clip. Thanks young man.
A data point to show how far the Corolla has come… a brand new Corolla with the 2.0 does 0-60 in about 8 seconds and gets over 40 MPG. 20 years ago that would have been absurd.
The most reliable Toyota engine of our time was the Toyota 5R engine, 2 liter. We had it here in the Philippines around 1970's! It was the engine of the Toyota Crown! Everyone loved it! It was so durable and reliable!
22R truck motor here in the USA most reliable.
I have a 2024 hybrid Corolla
8 thousand miles and counting.
Im planning to put 1 million.
❤❤❤❤❤
My son recently hit a deer with my 2005 corolla. It got 38mph at 75 mph and didn’t burn a drop of oil. The car is totaled but I’m keeping it to put the engine / transmission in a donor car. What is your opinion of either a Vibe/matrix to put the engine in?
Matrix and vibe are fantastic cars, I do think the exhaust is different so make sure it has the old exhaust on the matrix when you swap it. I don't usually swap platforms but I do know when you price a long block they're the same.
Everything is different after the downpipe, the header and the cats would be the same.
Thank you!
The Scion tC never had a 1.8L only the 2.4L 2AZ-FE and the 2.5L 2AR-FE
The current 1.8 is a great engine especially for the Atkinson cycle hybrid engine which I have in the current model corrola smooth reliable and epic fuel economy I'm getting 70 mpg UK not sure what that is in US conversion but great better than anything out there on the market, thank goodness that at least one current manufacturer still remains engineering lead rather than most car manufacturers being run by pen pushing accountants
7A-FE was one of the best. My 1995 corolla. Was in the family since 1999. Crashed in 2019. Best engine ever.
Came here to say this love my 7afe!
Great Video!! You are no BS. and accurate. Thanks for making this video. Which Toyota engine can you get 500K miles if you change the oil every 7500 miles with full synthetic?
I just bought a 98 Corolla CE 1.8 5 speed manual it’s has 212k on it and I paid $2,200 everything is mint on this I’ve already thrown in a new radiator and upgraded some other things I absolutely love how simple this car is
I had a 98' best car I've owned except the 77' Celica. The 20R engine was tops.
My 99 Corolla did blow brake lines because of rust other than that not much rust under the car besides fenders but under the body no major rust on the frame
Same here
Oh, the 98-99 1ZZ-FE. I drive a 99 Corolla with 2001 front end and manual swap, 24 years and counting. It does lose oil, smacked in 2 corners in its early days and showing rust. I wonder how much it's worth.
So what’s this about oil burning issues with them. I’m looking for a long term beater to replace my 06 accord v6
My 1ZZ-FE with 240k miles was burning a lot of oil until I changed the PCV valve. $6 part and fifteen minutes of work fixed that problem. It still has slow leaks in a few places though, even after changed the intake manifold gasket and valve cover gasket.
@ leaks I can deal with but my f23a burned so much oil I went thru a 5 quart bottle every week (I was in vtec everyday so that didn’t help)
@@jimmysway3240 That's some crazy oil burning! Even when my 1ZZ was burning oil it was only about 1 quart in 1500 miles.
I envy people who live in the south. Its a struggle living in the North East.
Left communism sucks.
We do have really easy emigration policies. Just show your passport to the deputy at the Mason Dixon line and welcome. Try Mississippi to start.
My 2009 1.8l Corolla head gasket went at 198000 miles. The air conditioner is not the best. Paint didn't hold up like the 2008 Focus. The radiator plastic nipple broke off near running hot on the replacement motor. Other than that a good car. It had it's regular maintenance.
I love my 2005 Corolla 222,000 miles 👍
My 2001 focus wagon has 182k miles and still going
Can you review the new 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE FWD
Just got one last week
I´ve just bought a 2009 japanese built Corolla and it came with the 1.8 1ZZ FE engine. i thought this generation came with the 2ZR FE?. Could somebody please give me more insight into this?
I just bought a 1997 Corolla with the 1.8L in it and only spent a 1k for it, and it's only got 181k milage man it's nice to get 35 mpg
I love Corollas! Only issue I’ve ever seen on them is paint chips
Is there a big difference between the Japanese and American made 1.8? I have an 03 Japanese Corolla with a 04 American made engine. It runs super rich but the computer trims the fuel (-40 long term) and it runs great other than a slight rough idle, 35-40 hwy mpg. Changed plugs, O2 sensors, MAF sensor, and fuel pressure regulator, and checked for vacuum leaks, all to no avail. So I took it to a mechanic who was at a loss because of the engine swap done before I bought it.
Did you check the valves?
I have a corolla ae82 sedan, which corolla engine should i put in it ? I can do the 92-95 engine for sure but was looking if any newer ones work better
My 04 Matrix wasn't properly taken care of 10 years ago. It is burning oil at a rate of 250 cc or more per 3,000 km. It had carbon buildup and sparkles but were flushed out. People I talk to say just get something else instead of completely rebuilt the 1zzfe engine. I am curious how much is it to completely rebuilt the 1zzfe engine in your area. Do you guys trust re-manufactured 1zzfe engines? The dealership would only do a junk yard swap.
Which 1zz engine is the best option to swap in a corolla 2000 the 98-99 or the 03 08?
Middle 90’s Corolla’s were I think 1993 through 1997, someone correct me if I’m wrong. The 4 door got the 1.6 liter engine and the wagon got the 1.8 liter engine. I live near Saint Paul Mn and that era Corolla wagon is very hard to find.
Bought my 2007 Focus SE last year with 89k. I looked it up and I'm not sure mine has a CVT. I have 102K on it now how do I find that info? I just bought a 2002 Chevy Prizm that has the 1ZZ-FE after dropping her '98 Geo Prizm off at the Junkyard having driven that one for 220k.
Hey Monkey,
I'm in the Philippines for the foreseeable future, and am considering a late 90s Tamaraw FX with the Toyota 7k engine and manual trans.
I don't think the 7k engine was available in the USA (unless they called it something else), but based on it's design, can you speak to it's likely reliability?
Just get the Fortuner and call it a day. Parts are too hard to get for the Tamaraw FX.
what is the model of the 1.8 you show at the start on the tire ?????
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Nice assessment. I suggest doing a video on the 1.8 L 2014 to 2019 Toyota Corolla compare to other brands 1.8 L
I have a 2013 corolla 1.8 with 143k miles.. The dealer said it is leaking from the timing chain tensioner. It looks like this is a common problem with the 1.8L since there are so many videos on youtube about it. It is losing about 1 qt every 5 k miles. Is it worth trying to fix it? Or are trying to fix oil leaks on older cars like playing wack a mole?
It’s an easy fix. Cheap o ring. Not hard to get at on a hoist.
My 78' 20R was absolutely bullet proof. 350,000 miles on it until a freaking drunk hit it while it was parked. My friend owned a body shop, and the car was 22 years old and he knew I wanted to keep it. He told me to let it go...let it go, so off to the junk yard it went. Wipes tear from my eye.
I know this is not the same thing, but I have a 2003 Camry with the 2.4L and using oil like crazy, not burning. What is your opinion on this. I have 393,000 on it now.
There were problems with that engine even if you took care of them.
Questions: Do you think this engine with a small turbo could handle the weight of a 72 dart? I want to build a commuter for my sibling. The only problem i feel like it would be the rwd conversion.
I am planning to buy Toyota crown mark ll it got 1998 cc 3y engine..will it be good?
Hey How about a 2010 Corolla . Did they come with 1.8
And how were they ?
Nice tutorial
I have a 2010 Matrix with the same 1.8 L engine and a manual gearbox as my winter beater. At the moment 200k miles, pretty much indestructible.
7afe because of the cast iron block instead of the later aluminum. Why? Because when something goes wrong and the engine overheats its much more less likely to warp or crack the block if u catch it in time. Also cast iron burns fuel more efficiently than with same engine design because it holds the heat in the cylinders better.
96 rolla 1.8L she’s got 360k miles burns oil pretty sure it’s valve guide seals but I got it 3 years ago put 100k (DoorDash driver) been thinking of rebuilding soon before something goes bad hit a semi so she looks a lil messed up but man still drives straight love this car so damn much definitely worth fixing body damage and rebuild sure I could buy a whole different one cheaper but kinda wanna build it is there any ways to push a lil more power?
Dude, don't knock the Focus. A lot of its downfalls are the people who owned them. You know how it goes people who can afford a higher end car take of it and visa vera. My kid has a 2008 focus started driving it in high school and now 3 in college. Outside of the motor mounts a pretty decent little car. Overall 28 mi to gallon. My 2007 Focus is a good running little car. Would jump in it go anywhere. I used to haul all kinds of stuff. Once again maintenance. Now the 2012 up transmission is a different story.
Bought a 98 and got 33 mpg all day long in local traffic, nearly 40 mpg on highway.
What are the best and worst years for 1.8?
I got a gen 1 99 most parts are still the 98, but IT HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN dang thing is at 275k and only burns half a quart every 1000 miles. has hit 3 deer has been fixed to new, i will replace the motor if it does go out for sure.
And it's in the Pontiac Vibe!
Best engine of toyota is the A serial and especially the A4fe, i have it in ny toyota corolla 1998
So 2009 Scion xd with the Toyota 1.8 is a good buy ❓❓❓
I am going to say that the 22R-E is just as reliable. I've seen too many SR-5s with 22Rs that were over 250,000 miles.
I love my '08 Corolla 1.8L car with 140k miles. I put on 35k miles a year now commuting to work. Great car, 37 mtg
I use Mobil1EP oil and filter every 10k mile intervals. Expect 309k miles plus no problem.
Transmission has been serviced🎉 every 40k miles. Coolant fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluids changed.
I’ve got a 01 Corolla with 99k on it as my first car, good to know it’s gunna outlive me lol
Anybody know where i can find a motor mines blew out, ive been looking around for 98 corolla le
@grumpymonkeygarage
Let it go
I found a 2000 Corolla 1.8 with 81,000 original miles and manual transmission for $6,990 should I go for it, what do you think ?
That's pretty steep. I bought my 01 with 114k a month ago for $2400 cash. Absolutely love it.
In 1977, the Toyota Corolla was classified as the greatest car made that year! I believe that it had the 1.8L engine!
That gen Corolla didn't have a 1.8. 1.6 was the biggest engine in those Corollas
On 9/20/2024 my wife and I bought our 16 year old son a one owner 2005 Toyota Corolla CE with the 1.8L engine, an automatic transmission and only 124,590 orginal miles for $5,650 including all taxes, title and fees. The car is amazingly well perserved especially for basically a 20 year old car that spent its entire life in southern Ohio. The Car Fax report has 39 service records all performed at the Toyota dealership where it was bought. This car is one of those amazing one owner cars that you always hear about but rarely ever see. I think it is going to make an awesome first car for our son. Hopefully, it will last him through high school and college. I told him that as long as he keeps up the regular maintence this car could potentially run for over 300,000.
My ‘05 Corolla only gets 24 mpg, I don’t understand why
what about the 4AFE in the 1997 toyota corolla ce, i know its a 1.6 liter but there great. i actually currently have a 1.6 4AFE 1997 corolla and that engine still at 179k miles and it doesnt burn anymore fuel then the new ones do.
You have a long way to go lol my 7afe has 340k miles and like he said it gets tired mine smokes a bit but doesn’t leak a lot of oil just the seals are tired.
@@erikgonzalez2278 yes finally another AFE owner that really drives his car I appricate you man for telling me, it makes me feel like im the only mf out here lmao 😂
@@PancakeOWOTM lol foreal there’s not many left for sure I mean I see them around but not like everyday. Shit feels like a tank as always and won’t break. Oh how I’d love to have a low mileage AFE Engine lol. I have a lot of people ask me is this your first car lmao I’m like nope it’s my daily driver I put 40k miles last year on it for gig work even though I have newer cars.
What about nissan QG15 engine
@grumpymonkeygarage how about the Toyota Yaris the scion X5 and so on for the iconic 1.5 Liter 1NZ-FE naturally aspirated VVT
1.6 or 1.8 corolla ?
I see some old Ford Focus's driving around SF every blue moon. Neons are a lot more rare. The old corollas are really everywhere though.... literally everywhere.
There’s surprisingly a lot of early 2000 focus around me probably manuals
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Can that engine fit in a 2016 Kia Soul
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My 1.8 1zzfe in my Pontiac vibe is currently pushing almost 400k and still kicking
Great video! I gotta say I love my 2006 Toyota Corolla! It’s my first Toyota I’ve ever owned! I do have to disagree about Ford Focus! I’ve owned a 2005 ZX4 which was very reliable 2.0 Duratec engine! I had almost 300,000 miles on mine before I had a wreck! I’ve seen plenty of these first generation Ford Focus have 300,000-400,000 miles on them here in Georgia! Minor repairs like valve cover gaskets! I can say though the motor mounts go bad fast on these Ford Focus! I also owned a 2010 Ford Focus which was also very reliable! Maybe I just take good care of my vehicles! But I would only buy a first generation or second generation Ford Focus after that they were trash! Especially when they started using that dual clutch transmission
Great video. I agree that Honda Civics are disastrous except for that 1.8 and of course the early 80s Civics. Hondas last 15 years are pure garbage. I will take old Cavaliers over Hondas.
I believe 5sfe is the best or the toyota diesel in the hylux
Oil burner for 2003 Corolla
Had a 1989 Corolla RS and gave to my step son in 2009 after purchasing a new 2009 Corolla. Drove the 09 for 11 years until this drunk butthead decided not to stop for a red light at an intersection. T-Boned me on the passenger side and only God’s grace I was by alone at the time. She was totaled and had almost 300,000 miles on the clock. She was easy to maintain and only replaced the water pump, alternator, struts, and regular maintenance and that’s it!
i got a 99 ve 😍
FE s are reaĺly good too...
What about 2zr fae
Yeah I want to buy now 2009, Petrol with this engine (Avensis) so I also didn't heard nothing about that.
😮@@tinmar5974look at the price of used engines if in demand it will be higher. That will tell you a lot. The 2009 and 2010 are higher than other years in that series. Head gaskets blow around 200,000 miles on many of them . And you may end up replacing or repairing the radiator nipple. Nipple breaks and loses coolant
Oil leaks are just sweat from all the horsepower and reliability from these 1.8L
Just bringing up Ford Focus makes my heart skip a few beats. I will never buy another Ford because of the dual clutch nightmares that car put me through. They knew how bad it was before releasing it and still went ahead and screwed everyone who bought one over.
excellent video. i hope your wife loves to blow money. this was you'll have to keep working and I'll get to see you working at making these videos. HAHAHA. In all seriousness, you are my best TH-cam personality. you get to the point and give out pertinent information without wasting time. keep up the good work, and God bless
I live near Detroit. We know the focus sucks. We still see them everywhere here.😂
Sounds like Toyota peaked in the early 2000s to 2010s. This is what I’ve heard of course since I’m 19 😂
Also Toyota 2TR 2.7 in light trucks are indestructible
1ZZ-FE?
Hate living in the rust belt
Ill take the old 3tc 1.8
Then they should haven't made another engine since it's so reliable.
22r was the best hands down