So far I am not too impressed with this new 1.8L engine in my wifes 09 Corolla S. It is experiencing some minor oil usage but nothing too bad yet, we already had it in the shop for the ECM flash. Our last Corolla was an 03 Sport with the old 1.8 L VVti engine. It called for 5w 30 oil instead of this light 0w 20 or 5w20 AND, it got better mileage WITH, the heavier oil than our new 09 Corolla does. We have 20k miles on it already so it should be broken it reasonably well.mad: I thought the new engine was supposed to be more efficient than the last version, well from our experience the new engine WITH the recommended light sewing machine oil is not, city mileage is about the same but the highway mileage was a bit better with the 03 and also it seemed to have more passing power where as the 09 feels like a bit of a dog when you punch it down to pass on the highway. Also I am not impressed with the loose feeling of the NEW electric assisted power steering, the 03 had a better road feel.
