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2009 Toyota Corolla - Maintenance & Specs

The 2009 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 2.4L, 1.8L, 1.8L I4 / 2.4L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. The 2009 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Corolla model years also documented.

It takes 0W-20 synthetic oil, 4.4 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-5. 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 (538), steering (303), vehicle speed control (127). A representative report reads: "Subject: Request to Consider Recall for 2009 Toyota Matrix Excessive Oil Consumption Dear Toyota Motor Corporation/NHTSA, I am writing to bring to your..." There are 13 safety recalls on record; one covers: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND....

EPA fuel economy is rated at 22 city / 30 highway MPG, 25 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,750.

Quick Specs

Oil viscosity0W-20
Oil typeSynthetic
Oil capacity (w/ filter)4.4 qt
OEM oil specILSAC GF-5
Oil filterToyota 04152-YZZA1
EPA combined25 MPG
Tire size215/55R17
CoolantSuper Long Life
Open recalls on record13
Technical service bulletins18

Common Trouble Codes

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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.