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2012 Toyota Corolla Base 4dr Sedan Man L (Natl)

2012 Toyota Corolla
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
27 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy
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November 16, 2012, 1:36 am

Sargis S
 

Question: A problem that can be due to squeaking (weak) serpentine belt

The heater blows not so much warm air ( like lukewarm ) but when I push the gas pedal and keep it several seconds I see becoming warmer. But when engine works low it’s becoming again comparable lukewarm. I am doubting maybe because of weak serpentine belt the water pump is not able to reach the water to the heater core??

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