Browse over 9,000 car reviews

Toyota Corona 1981 Problems

Are you having problems with your 1981 Toyota Corona? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1981 Toyota Corona issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1981 Toyota Corona in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Browse by

Show all

Additives work best

CHECK the engine is a Toyota engine because Toyota was fitting the Holden 1.9-litre overhead-valve four-cylinder engine to the Corona at that time. The capacity you quote suggests yours has the ``misfire'' four in it. If it's a Holden engine the compression ratio was 8.7:1, but it's likely to be less than that now. If it runs well I'd continue to use unleaded with an additive.

Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.