geofreygachie Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Just got a 09/1998 TOYOTA STARLET with 143500KM ,in good condition though it needs thorough checkup to make sure all is ok.I however noted that there was no indication of timing belt change , should i go ahead and change it ? Quote
Johnboy GT Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I personally change the belt as soon as I buy a new car for peace of mind. Safest bet!Welcome alongJohn Quote
morgey Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Well worth changing, it but they are a non interference engine so its not the end of the world if they do break. Quote
geofreygachie Posted December 18, 2015 Author Posted December 18, 2015 I personally change the belt as soon as I buy a new car for peace of mind. Safest bet!Welcome alongJohnThe car is also vibrating especially when its at P and N position.What would be the cause of this ? Quote
geofreygachie Posted January 7, 2016 Author Posted January 7, 2016 How do i check if the starlet is a 3 speed auto or 4 speed auto ? Quote
Bean Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Assuming it's driveable just count the gear changes. Quote
geofreygachie Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 I have a slow oil leak on the area near the belts and timing system.I have tried looking the specific source of the problem but i can't pin point.Aaaargh 😠.The leak was not there in December last year.Is this a common problem or it's just an isolated case ? Quote
Flynn Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 Many people say that a starlet that doesn't leak oil, doesn't have any oil in it lolBoth my 4e's have had leaks in that area, common fault I'm afraid Quote
geofreygachie Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 Many people say that a starlet that doesn't leak oil, doesn't have any oil in it lolBoth my 4e's have had leaks in that area, common fault I'm afraidWhat puzzles me is that, a week ago there was no leak and nothing has been touched "inappropriately" on the engine bay.I will give it another thorough check this week and I hope I will find the source of the leak.I want to point out what the problem so that when I visit the mechanic he will not make me buy almost all the seals available locally in the hope of him trying to fix the problem. Quote
geofreygachie Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I have just noted a very weird thing.The passenger seat belt indicator flashes when a passenger fastens the seat belt.What is going on ? I thought it should flash anytime a passenger doesn't fasten the belt. Edited January 11, 2016 by geofreygachie Quote
Bean Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 take the cambelt cover off and have a look, it could be leaking from the rocker cover, the cam cap seals, oil pump maybe or the crank seal low down. Quote
geofreygachie Posted January 12, 2016 Author Posted January 12, 2016 take the cambelt cover off and have a look, it could be leaking from the rocker cover, the cam cap seals, oil pump maybe or the crank seal low down.I will open the cover before the end the week at report my findings here,I have observed that the leak seems to happen everytime I drive.When the vehicle is parked the leak seems to go away .Asante @bean.*" Asante" is Swahili for thank you. Quote
geofreygachie Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 I am planning to have the car serviced tomorrow but in a dilemma, my plan is to use Shell sythentic oil this time .Considering the Kenyan climate/weather whats the ideal Shell synthetic oil viscocity specification i have never understood the W's.How long am i supposed to use the vehicle before draining fully synthentic oil ? Quote
jatelo Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 Welcome mate! Depending on the oil, 5k is the ideal service intervals. Quote
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