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Hi, need to tow a friends Corolla a short distance. I had a look under the the front and can see a large D shaped closed hook under the engine, and some other hooking points on either end of the front underside. Is the one under the engine designed/suitable to be used for towing? Thanks!

I have actually joined the VW UK forum in March this year and its been very helpful but the only irritating feature is members from Australia and other far flung countries seem to comment on issues that don't relate to UK vehicles very odd. I could have sworn the Forum is for UK VAG vehicle owners only.

Thanks again CPN that’s really helpful Mine is 2017 but I’m guessing nothing too much is different from the later Mk 4’s

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Actually, I should qualify my last with that's how it works in the Mk4 2020-2023. In my 2024 Premiere Edition, you now have to reset it manually...

I tried unclipping that cover, the clips snapped. I couldn't get a few outxso I dcude to bend the cover out of the way. NEVER DO THAT. The cover snapped nearly in two. Very very fragile, and crazy expensive for a new one. Mine is now gafer'd together but ye gaffer tape is not sticking too well so I might get some black CT1 and fill the crack/split with that. I also have to buy the clips also, and for what they are, £1 approx each is just ridiculous. At least I have a loud horn now, already copiously used at various roundabouts today

Thanks CPN I was almost joking when I asked the question but now knowing how many gadgets the new car has I suspected it might be that Can any gen 4 owners confirm it’s the same as CPN’s Yaris

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Hi! Did you manage to resolve this issues? I have exactly same problem.

That's exactly how it works in the Yaris but you have to fill up. Part fill won't do it...

I remember their adverts from the 70s and 80s which gave the impression that the oil was a quality product. I always used Shell products on the recommendation of my Dad who was in the motor industry for over 40 years. I do however get confused by the many synthetic oils that are now available.

It was modern of it's time, indeed a multigrade, but had nothing to offer in terms of it being a "better" oil, we sold thousands of gallons of the stuff. They had terrific marketing, and did very good terms for dealers to have it in bulk tanks with free loans and cashback deals

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It's the second time today Duckhams has had a mention. They had great marketing, it had a lovely green colour to it, but apart from that it was as poor as any other 20-50 of it's day, it did a job, but nothing like todays modern oils. We used to sell thousands of gallons of the stuff

You’re a troll, and don’t deserve any better!

I bet the selling point then was that it was multigrade and not a straight oil 🙂 There are plenty of 20w50 options available - including Duckhams.

You’ve stumbled on one of the few features that really suck. Denso are brilliant but they can’t do auto wipers. Previously you could disconnect the sensor and it would revert to intermittent wipe. On a Mazda (that also use Denso) you can opt for intermittent wipers. If you disconnect the sensor or your car it will revert to intermittent but it will constantly put a warning on the dash - wiper fault, visit dealer 🙄

You love an insult old codger

According to Owner Manual the preferred grade is 0W8 and then 0W16 and 0W20 / 5W30 put to same priority.

Your showing your ignorance again, it’s lubricated my old Corolla for most of it’s 170,000 miles, and previously for 100,000 miles in a Ford Sierra, and 70,000 in a Mini, without any engine bearing failures, so it certainly isn’t ‘cack’. Back then I worked for Britains major plain bearing manufacturer and they used Duckhams 20-50 in all their test car engines, so they obviously held it in some esteem.

So I think I solved this problem and just wanted to pass on the information to anyone finding this thread in the future. The boot has remained dry for a while now despite heavy rain and trips to the car wash. For me the problem was the boot vents, the one in the right side in particular. Toyota quoted me £65 per vent for two new vents so I decided to just seal around the vents with some liquid gasket stuff (Sikaflex) from the inside instead before purchasing new vents with new seals. This has seemed to do the trick. I accessed the vents from the inside by removing some trim in the trunk and pulling up the carpet to allow access around the vents. Before doing the vents I also replaced all gaskets around the rear lights. They didn't really look like they needed replacing despite the car being a 2009 so it wouldn't be the first place I would look if I were you. This video here was helpful in locating the vents and showing what trim you need to remove to access the vents. You don't have to remove all of the side panels, you can simply pull the carpet a bit up. If you're struggling with water ingression I would advise your plan of attack to go like this: Check the two boot vents Check tail light gaskets Check the weather seal around the boot Check hinges for gas struts (holding up the bootlid)

Mirrorlink is all but dead very few phones support it. not even sure if Apple support the required security certificate any more edit no phones have been certified since 2021, and it was officially abandoned in late 2023 https://carconnectivity.org/mirrorlink-operations-sunsetting-by-september-30-2023/

Yes and it is still as cack as it was in 1975, it only sold because of good marketing and it's lovely colour green 👍

You’re actually wrong about that too, Duckhams was sponsoring motor racing in the 1990s and I was still buying it then. Duckhams was bought by BP, not by Castrol as I said above, although Castrol is also owned by BP. Apparently, in the early 2000s BP put Duckhams on hold, presumably to protect it’s Castrol products. Duckhams is now reinventing itself and they have a website but it doesn’t appear to be working as it’s not accepting my registration or car details. They’re selling 20-50 again, calling it Duckhams Classic Q 20w-50, G00GLE indicates both eBay and Amazon are selling it. I will be buying some when needed for my old Corolla.