2002 Toyota Corolla - Maintenance & Specs
The 2002 Toyota Corolla belongs to a Toyota Corolla lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 40 model years, from 1981 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 1.8L, 1.8L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 3-spd. The 2002 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Corolla model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.4 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6A. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 25 city / 30 highway MPG, 27 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,600.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.4 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6A |
| EPA combined | 27 MPG |
| Coolant | Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 9 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.