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    Oct 14, 2019 3 minutes
    Email: car@ramsaymedia.co.za (add “Technical” to the subject line) Mail: CAR, PO Box 180, Howard Place, 7450

    CVT OIL-CHANGE INTERVAL

    I drive a 2015 Corolla 1,8 with 35 000 km on the odo. Does the continuously variable transmission (CVT) need its oil changed and, if so, at what mileage? The local dealership is unsure and I hope CAR can get an official answer from Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM).

    KESHANDRA SOORUTH Via email

    We trust you enjoyed the comprehensive technical article “Automatic problematic” in the August 2019 issue. In general, CVTs are

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