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Originally Posted by mattd Does the car have drum brake system in the rear? It may help to adjust them if it does. A quick check would be to see how far the brake lever travels. If more than 4 clicks or so they could use adjusting. I believe the 15 Corolla LE does have drum rear brakes, as...

Originally Posted by supton Flushing the brakes isn't bad but my money is on that this is not the problem. It was news to me that some manufacturers recommend periodic brake fluid changes (flushes?) and some don't. Apparently Toyota doesn't include brake fluid changes in their recommended...

Originally Posted by Railrust And another thing - the brakes might be fine, some cars have brake pedals that don't feel right to some people. I'd have it checked out and test driven by a mechanic. And even if it is something "major", like a master cylinder...that's not exactly end of the world...

Originally Posted by samven I doubt they will cover this but it sounds like you got some water in the system. Try starting the car and standing on the brake pedal. If it is slowly moving down you may have a bad seal or air in the system but if it only feels mushy after you drive it I would guess...

It's owned by an older lady used for once a week grocery runs. I'm older too, so I won't be doing any brake work. Can air get in the lines without a seal failure?

Is the master cylinder and brake seals covered in the 5 year powertrain warranty? My searches only excluded wearable items like pads and rotors. No fluid against the firewall. Doesn't seem like a master cylinder should fail at 7,000 miles.

For those sharing the wisdom of doing it yourself, I will forward a copy of my C-Spine imaging, then tell me if you'd be climbing under a car pulling on a wrench. Also, some older people, apartment/condo dwellers, and others do not have the option of changing oil themselves.

Originally Posted by bbb6009 Just went to Jiffy Lube for the first time in 40 years of driving. I was pleasantly surprised at the service level. Stayed in vehicle watched the oil filter change, new oil in check when I got home all looks good no leaks, level good. Took 15 minutes tops only issue...

Originally Posted by electricmarquis I also knew someone that suspected his oil was changed but not his filter. On the next go he marked his filter with a sharpie. It was not changed but his invoice stated it was. If I could climb under there and remove the 10+ fasteners to remove the cover...

Originally Posted by super20dan why are any of you people letting anyone else change your oil? Ummmmh … cuz some of us are older and/or disabled.

Originally Posted by alarmguy Originally Posted by Charlie2015 It really depends on who is running the shop and which employee works on your car - no matter what brand you visit. Yes, I agree 100% and why people need to check their oil color and oil filter before and after a change. There are...

Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson Originally Posted by NHBFAN Asking for a friend who's older and can't change the oil himself. This. I'm 76 and I've been luckier than a lot of folks I still have the health I can still change my own oil and do know a few people that just aren't able too. Then...

In New Orleans there's 1 quick Valvoline center in the city, 1 Jiffy Lube in the burbs, and several 5 minute oil change on every corner that features Mobil 1 as its synthetic offering. Without a coupon I believe they are all within 10 bucks of each other. They won't be changing any other...

The Pennzoil Platinum synthetic oil change was $104 with tax. Believe if I would have searched I could have found a $10 to $20 off coupon

Ok, I'll come clean. I'm actually the older guy Used Jiffy Lube once so far on my new CRV. Fairly quick service. Stay in the car now during COVID. The only complaint was they advertise transparency. I ordered Pennzoil Platinum and the tech filled from a unmarked plastic container you may...

Asking for a friend who's older and can't change the oil himself.