2013 Toyota Corolla Oil Change
Complete guide to 2013 Toyota Corolla oil change. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Oil Change is one of the most common repairs for 2013 Toyota Corolla. This repair involves replacing the damaged maintenance component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30-45 min and requires easy skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement maintenance part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Disassemble car to get to the AUX device
Don't be afraid to use extra force to get these components to open.
1) There is two side of the component to remove for the first picture
Before removing component in the third picture, there are two screws to be removed (one on each side).
Step 2: Disassembling continue....
Pull the component out in the first picture with force!
Reach underneath the white component connected to wire and along there, push to remove it from the AUX component (black rectangle thing)
Once the white component detached, simply push AUX component out (toward you).
Step 3: Removing the plastic that mechanically keeps the AUX device stable
Apply pressure where the toothpick is pointing and remove the cap at the same time. (Can get tricky)
Finally, like the third picture, remove the AUX circuit with force but try to be gentle also.
Step 4: Locate the 2 center pin
The center pin is located where the red circle is at on the picture
Step 5: Solder
Hold the soldering gun in one hand and the solder in another. Lightly touch them together where the pin is shown in previous step.
Step 6: Result after soldering
Soldering does not have to be perfect as long as it connects the two pin we located in the previous picture.
Step 7: Reassemble car back
Insert wisdom here.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $21-$45)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($35-$75)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your 2013 Toyota Corolla instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 5998 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2013 Toyota Corolla generates 6000 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!
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