I just watched the video again. I realize only now that when I was talking about the engine I pointed to the container for the wiper fluid and described it as the overflow container of the radiator. That's a good sign. That means I'm going to get millions of views and have a lot of people making fun of me for my mistake.😀😀
I had a 1976 civic and an 85 Toyota pickup. One of the things that impressed me was how there was obvious design features,dedicated to being able to access parts for maintenance.. Like little notches or cut aways to allow a socket to fit. I also tooled around in an 81 Corrolla for a while. Loved that car. Manual transmission and windows, like God intended.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife What you learn first sure does stick. Here’s a question. Have you ever seen ,actual, “tin” foil? Or a can made of tin? Or a roof? The actual term was probably “tinned” but colloquially , everyone said “tin”. Tin foil would be great. You could solder with it. BTW, “Roll up the window “ is better than “engage window thrusters “. (or is it?)
Mike, those Corolla wagons are so rare. I had a friend at work that had one and I don't remember seeing another one. I almost bought a Pontiac vibe because Toyota partnered with Pontiac to make the vibe by using the Corolla engine and chassis.
Yeah, I've got a '96 Corolla wagon with 334K miles, five speed. Runs like a top. Highway mpg around 35 😊. Cassette tape am/fm radio works fine. Paint on mine is very faded and I'm fine with it not being desirable for stealing! Good video Robb !! 👏
Magnificent she is, Robb! I have 16 yo Honda - the older cars are built to last & ultra reliable - mine uses not a drop of oil - newer cars have low tension oil rings for better gas mileage but they drink oil when they get older - great video, really enjoyed it! :)
I’m glad your corolla is going well! Mine is still great too. I agree on how cool it is to be able to make money on your problems with it through UA-cam videos! My car pays for itself too haha.
Just bought a manual 94 corolla. I love it! I had the fuel pump go recently, but keeping it up and love the corolla. I feel it's a good cheat code for my youth to launch myself into better levels!
Hey thanks for watching the video and taking the time leave a nice comment I wish I still had my 94 Corolla I lost it in an accident back on Thanksgiving glad you're still driving yours they are great little cars.
First car my parents left for me when they moved was their Toyota Corolla. It cost $2,200.00 when new. The $200 was for the automatic transmission. I sold it as soon as I could without insulting them. The longest a car lasts in my new location by the ocean is 17 years. After that, it turns into a Flintstone car because only the bottom rusts away because of the roads and ocean salt spray. The car I bought after that I had extra undercoating put on it and it is holding up. Too many bells & whistles that are never used and waiting to break down though. I bought it at a dealership when 6 months old. Apparently, a young woman chose so many extra options for it and then realized she couldn't afford it. The salesperson showed me the cars on their big lot and I couldn't find what I wanted until I went into the showroom and there was a car I wanted; all covered (and I mean covered) in stickers and banners all over it to list its features. Poor staff had to scramble to get them all off. I knew about the dimmer switch for dash lights but when I did my first test drive on it the salesperson only told me all about stuff I was never going to use, so couldn't figure out how to get the window back up again. Didn't realize the one switch toggled up *and* down until I got back to the dealership.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife Some of the standard or added things the previous owner opted for, I have never used. It was difficult to find a new car without the extras that are meant to fail soon. I don't need the seat warmer option since my backside is ample and hot enough, the air conditioning gets turned on once or twice a year to prevent it from seizing up since it never gets hot enough to need it, and the AutoStick transmission option is nonsense that is never used here on our level roads in town. The only thing I do like is the remote start to heat up the car while I am in the house because it will defrost the windshield and warm up the car on the 6 days we get a year where the car gets that protective ice coating. The rest of it like GPS and phone setup is not subscribed to either as I don't get lost and still know how to read a map if I travel again. I barely use the radio or disc player because any place in town is only 4 minutes away driving so can barely get in one full song or more than one news story. I have only used the DVD player once when in a lineup - all bells & whistles I do not need to show off to anyone in town.
All these reasons are the reason I loved my Jeep. Most of all, I never had to worry about how I treated it or where I parked. Nothing like parking a "beater" next to a Tesla. You missed the opportunity at 20:18 to say, "And the door locks work great." LOL.
One time I went to my doctors and there was only one parking space left. After I parked the car and got out. I realized my Corolla was parked between a Maserati and a Jaguar. It would've made a wonderful photograph.
Once the rust starts on an old Toyota, it never stops. My favorite Corolla was the KE70 1980 wagon. RWD, 1300cc. Flog it all day long, but the rust will beat you.
Heya Robb! That car is older than me by 1 year! Lol. Im amazed its still kicking, but that speaks wonders for how youve been taking care of it. Youre very right that the florida sun is very unforgiving on car paint
Hey RaKa, it has been a blessing to have a car for so many years paid off that doesn't cost a lot. The darn car insurance killed me though. Insurance in South Florida is pretty rough.
I like some new cars but I miss the days when we had really unusual styling of cars. I think part of it is due to the fact that they need to put in side airbags and other safety features and make them more aerodynamic. Some of the old cars look very organic had wonderful curves and the chrome was amazing.
I love my 88 Corolla. So basic. So simple. So well made. I don't have annoying tech to distract. Seat belt buzzer only sounds for a few seconds then shuts off. Everything just works.
That's wonderful I lost mine in an accident on Thanksgiving and I haven't purchased another one living here in South Florida the heat made the plastic parts deteriorate but I agree with you 100% I enjoy the simplicity of the old Toyota Corolla quite a bit.
Noticed yellowing of head lamp covers. Hope they aren't brittle. Saw some UA-cam videos to recover. Blower or air can can help blow the dust. Just throwing thoughts. Glad you shared. I like the sedan. It's doesn't remind me of a moon river even if it's has the milage of one😊.💐
Second comment: Something you might try, to prevent future body rust is, bolting on a chunk of magnesium. Magnesium has the lowest "reduction potential" of ANY metal. The significance of that is, by definition, if any oxidation (rust) is to occur, it MUST occur at that iron-magnesium juncture. The chunk of magnesium will disappear as it were. If you try this, make sure to grind down the contact area to bare metal. I'm not sure it will work the exact same, but this trick works on boats.
Hey Al, I'm not sure if that would work. I know anodes placed on boats are effective to keep metal parts from being corroded as they are immersed in saltwater. I think the paint on my welds on the car's body was breached and moisture got in.
I had a 1988 Nissan Sentra with a 5 speed standard transmission. I bought it new and put 140K miles on it before I sold it. If I could find one in working condition, I would buy it 😄
My favorite car from that time. Was the Honda Civic CRX Si. I never had one, but they were amazing. It got 41 miles per gallon in the city and 49 on the highway. 1988. Freaking amazing. Those little hatchbacks were something else. Of course, no airbags so you want your life insurance paid up.
The BEST THING about an older car, if it is old enough to have a points and condenser ignition (ie no chips) is, it will run after an EMP. Those engines, not much different than an older lawn mower engine, are bullet proof when it comes to running an emergency electric generator!
Hey Al, I love it. It doesn't have 200 computers. I worry about these modern cars with all the plastic parts electronics. I don't think many of them will last 30 years.
Robb I noticed more videos putting the word Bud in there Description of video.😂 So Bud Corella ( hope spelt correct) are solid running cars. At on time easy to fix and use other years or makes replacement. Some years was are known weak paint.
I journey, I'm not familiar with that idea of putting but in the description. I will have to look into it. You are absolutely right about the paint issue. I think 2004 and 2005 were bad years for paint on the roof. Maybe also, 2006 and seven. But I'm pretty sure about 2004 and five
@@RobbsHomemadeLife Other car makers had problems too. Like the Taurus. One problem had been application and the other the ingredients in the paint. Our road way white lines suffered under these problems and environment requirements. Hey Robb thanks for the great conversation.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife It seemed to start when they started putting points on the body parts. Pointy parts and creases. What the heck were they thinking!?
I just watched the video again. I realize only now that when I was talking about the engine I pointed to the container for the wiper fluid and described it as the overflow container of the radiator. That's a good sign. That means I'm going to get millions of views and have a lot of people making fun of me for my mistake.😀😀
I had a 1976 civic and an 85 Toyota pickup. One of the things that impressed me was how there was obvious design features,dedicated to being able to access parts for maintenance.. Like little notches or cut aways to allow a socket to fit. I also tooled around in an 81 Corrolla for a while. Loved that car. Manual transmission and windows, like God intended.
I still say roll up the windows or roll down the windows.😀
@@RobbsHomemadeLife
What you learn first sure does stick.
Here’s a question. Have you ever seen ,actual, “tin” foil? Or a can made of tin? Or a roof?
The actual term was probably “tinned” but colloquially , everyone said “tin”.
Tin foil would be great. You could solder with it.
BTW, “Roll up the window “ is better than “engage window thrusters “. (or is it?)
Ive got a wagon version of this car. Best car I've ever had. 250K on it now.
Mike, those Corolla wagons are so rare. I had a friend at work that had one and I don't remember seeing another one. I almost bought a Pontiac vibe because Toyota partnered with Pontiac to make the vibe by using the Corolla engine and chassis.
Yeah, I've got a '96 Corolla wagon with 334K miles, five speed. Runs like a top. Highway mpg around 35 😊. Cassette tape am/fm radio works fine. Paint on mine is very faded and I'm fine with it not being desirable for stealing! Good video Robb !! 👏
And 1996 means that I have an OBD1 connection for my scan tool 👍
Hi Robb! I’m glad to hear your happy with your car. As my dad always said, drive it till the wheels fall off. Have a blessed night!
That's what I say. Get a good reliable car and just keep driving it.
Magnificent she is, Robb! I have 16 yo Honda - the older cars are built to last & ultra reliable - mine uses not a drop of oil - newer cars have low tension oil rings for better gas mileage but they drink oil when they get older - great video, really enjoyed it! :)
Thanks Mr McCoy!
I’m glad your corolla is going well! Mine is still great too. I agree on how cool it is to be able to make money on your problems with it through UA-cam videos! My car pays for itself too haha.
Hey Kyle, I checked out your channel and subscribed. Good stuff.
Just bought a manual 94 corolla. I love it! I had the fuel pump go recently, but keeping it up and love the corolla. I feel it's a good cheat code for my youth to launch myself into better levels!
Hey thanks for watching the video and taking the time leave a nice comment I wish I still had my 94 Corolla I lost it in an accident back on Thanksgiving glad you're still driving yours they are great little cars.
First car my parents left for me when they moved was their Toyota Corolla. It cost $2,200.00 when new. The $200 was for the automatic transmission. I sold it as soon as I could without insulting them. The longest a car lasts in my new location by the ocean is 17 years. After that, it turns into a Flintstone car because only the bottom rusts away because of the roads and ocean salt spray. The car I bought after that I had extra undercoating put on it and it is holding up. Too many bells & whistles that are never used and waiting to break down though. I bought it at a dealership when 6 months old. Apparently, a young woman chose so many extra options for it and then realized she couldn't afford it. The salesperson showed me the cars on their big lot and I couldn't find what I wanted until I went into the showroom and there was a car I wanted; all covered (and I mean covered) in stickers and banners all over it to list its features. Poor staff had to scramble to get them all off.
I knew about the dimmer switch for dash lights but when I did my first test drive on it the salesperson only told me all about stuff I was never going to use, so couldn't figure out how to get the window back up again. Didn't realize the one switch toggled up *and* down until I got back to the dealership.
I need to rent the car to go on a trip soon and I'm not looking forward to learning about all of the bells and whistles.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife Some of the standard or added things the previous owner opted for, I have never used. It was difficult to find a new car without the extras that are meant to fail soon. I don't need the seat warmer option since my backside is ample and hot enough, the air conditioning gets turned on once or twice a year to prevent it from seizing up since it never gets hot enough to need it, and the AutoStick transmission option is nonsense that is never used here on our level roads in town. The only thing I do like is the remote start to heat up the car while I am in the house because it will defrost the windshield and warm up the car on the 6 days we get a year where the car gets that protective ice coating.
The rest of it like GPS and phone setup is not subscribed to either as I don't get lost and still know how to read a map if I travel again. I barely use the radio or disc player because any place in town is only 4 minutes away driving so can barely get in one full song or more than one news story. I have only used the DVD player once when in a lineup - all bells & whistles I do not need to show off to anyone in town.
All these reasons are the reason I loved my Jeep. Most of all, I never had to worry about how I treated it or where I parked. Nothing like parking a "beater" next to a Tesla. You missed the opportunity at 20:18 to say, "And the door locks work great." LOL.
One time I went to my doctors and there was only one parking space left. After I parked the car and got out. I realized my Corolla was parked between a Maserati and a Jaguar. It would've made a wonderful photograph.
You might also want to check the nut behind the steering wheel. Safety first!😅
You would have to cut the steak up
I enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing 😊👋🐿. PS I did notice battery corrosion on the positive terminal. Easy fix. 😅
Hey Oscar, thanks a lot for watching. I appreciate it.😀😀
Once the rust starts on an old Toyota, it never stops.
My favorite Corolla was the KE70 1980 wagon.
RWD, 1300cc.
Flog it all day long, but the rust will beat you.
Heya Robb! That car is older than me by 1 year! Lol. Im amazed its still kicking, but that speaks wonders for how youve been taking care of it. Youre very right that the florida sun is very unforgiving on car paint
Hey RaKa, it has been a blessing to have a car for so many years paid off that doesn't cost a lot. The darn car insurance killed me though. Insurance in South Florida is pretty rough.
You are so awesome, Robb! hahaha
My cars are all about that age, too!! (I have a 1991 Honda, 1992 Lexus, and a 1997 Celica.)
Hey Maple cook, that's an amazing collection. You and I think alike.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife I cannot warm up to new cars. I wouldn't buy one, even if I won the lottery. They suck.
I like some new cars but I miss the days when we had really unusual styling of cars. I think part of it is due to the fact that they need to put in side airbags and other safety features and make them more aerodynamic. Some of the old cars look very organic had wonderful curves and the chrome was amazing.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife New cars are UGLY indeed. Yuck!
I love my 88 Corolla. So basic. So simple. So well made. I don't have annoying tech to distract. Seat belt buzzer only sounds for a few seconds then shuts off. Everything just works.
That's wonderful I lost mine in an accident on Thanksgiving and I haven't purchased another one living here in South Florida the heat made the plastic parts deteriorate but I agree with you 100% I enjoy the simplicity of the old Toyota Corolla quite a bit.
I find if you use a blowtorch on the fule pump bolts, they almost loosen themselves if you leave the torch in one spot long enough.😮
I've had 3 of this generation Corolla they're great cars only real problems with them are due to rust. Brake lines and fuel tank straps mainly.
I agree, I'm very lucky that the car never drove anywhere with salt on the road.
Noticed yellowing of head lamp covers. Hope they aren't brittle. Saw some UA-cam videos to recover. Blower or air can can help blow the dust. Just throwing thoughts. Glad you shared. I like the sedan. It's doesn't remind me of a moon river even if it's has the milage of one😊.💐
A journey, you're right. I have to do the light soon. Right now I have three or four little rust spots that need attention first. Thanks again.
Good looking car man Scotty would have love to see this car.
Hey thanks a lot appreciate that unfortunately I lost my car Thanksgiving when it was hit by another person you just can't have nice things nowadays
Second comment:
Something you might try, to prevent future body rust is, bolting on a chunk of magnesium. Magnesium has the lowest "reduction potential" of ANY metal. The significance of that is, by definition, if any oxidation (rust) is to occur, it MUST occur at that iron-magnesium juncture. The chunk of magnesium will disappear as it were. If you try this, make sure to grind down the contact area to bare metal. I'm not sure it will work the exact same, but this trick works on boats.
Hey Al, I'm not sure if that would work. I know anodes placed on boats are effective to keep metal parts from being corroded as they are immersed in saltwater. I think the paint on my welds on the car's body was breached and moisture got in.
Just an FYI: the place that painted your car screwed up and put the Toyota and LE badges in the incorrect places. They should be reversed.
Hopefully you haven't put radiator fluid in your windshield washer reservoir ⁉️
Yeah I think I mentioned that in the comments.
I had a 1988 Nissan Sentra with a 5 speed standard transmission.
I bought it new and put 140K miles on it before I sold it.
If I could find one in working condition, I would buy it 😄
My favorite car from that time. Was the Honda Civic CRX Si. I never had one, but they were amazing. It got 41 miles per gallon in the city and 49 on the highway. 1988. Freaking amazing. Those little hatchbacks were something else. Of course, no airbags so you want your life insurance paid up.
The BEST THING about an older car, if it is old enough to have a points and condenser ignition (ie no chips) is, it will run after an EMP. Those engines, not much different than an older lawn mower engine, are bullet proof when it comes to running an emergency electric generator!
Hey Al, I love it. It doesn't have 200 computers. I worry about these modern cars with all the plastic parts electronics. I don't think many of them will last 30 years.
Robb I noticed more videos putting the word Bud in there Description of video.😂 So Bud Corella ( hope spelt correct) are solid running cars. At on time easy to fix and use other years or makes replacement. Some years was are known weak paint.
I journey, I'm not familiar with that idea of putting but in the description. I will have to look into it. You are absolutely right about the paint issue. I think 2004 and 2005 were bad years for paint on the roof. Maybe also, 2006 and seven. But I'm pretty sure about 2004 and five
@@RobbsHomemadeLife Other car makers had problems too. Like the Taurus. One problem had been application and the other the ingredients in the paint. Our road way white lines suffered under these problems and environment requirements. Hey Robb thanks for the great conversation.
Old cars are so much easier on the eye. New cars are just plain ugly.
Louise I know what you mean. Some new cars look great, but a lot of them have so many folds increases in them. It looks like they were in an accident
@@RobbsHomemadeLife
It seemed to start when they started putting points on the body parts. Pointy parts and creases. What the heck were they thinking!?
I have a 2004 Chevy Aveo.
It looks like the illegitimate child of your car.