2008 Toyota Corolla - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 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 4-spd. The 2008 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Corolla model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 conventional oil, 3.9 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-4. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission 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.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (144), vehicle speed control (38), engine and engine cooling (23). A representative report reads: "The seller of this vehicle rolled back the odometer to 135,000 when the carfax reports in April of 2024 the car was at 200,000 miles" There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 26 city / 35 highway MPG, 29 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,500.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Conventional |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 3.9 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-4 |
| Oil filter | Toyota 90915-YZZD1 |
| EPA combined | 29 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 13 |
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.