), 2009-2012 Corolla XRS (Canada), and the 2009-2014 Matrix models equipped with the 2. This is one of the more critical possibilities if your car engine is burning oil. I'm a believer that it helps immensely with getting any break in debris out of the engine. But, it blows smoke, sometimes billows smoke, at start-up after sitting, usually in the morning and a little if idling in Dec 25, 2023 · Toyota's oil-grade charts for gen-7 Camrys shows no lower temperature limit for 5W30. 29 posts · Joined 2015. That should help seal the rings so if the compression is still low it's likely due to valve guide seals. I've seen a 7AFE on an old Avensis so bad it was burning a litre in around 400 miles. Check the oil and take a photo of the level on the stick, drive 1000 miles, then take another photo. However, since last 6 months it has been burning/leaking oil. In 2005 toyota make 8 of them in each piston and design new oil rings, so you need engine rebuild. Jump to Latest '06 Matrix XRS Joined Nov 2, May 10, 2018 · 7 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 2004 Toyota Matrix. The Toyota that I've owned that burned oil was my wife's 1994 Corolla but we bought it used with 100k miles on it. 665 posts · Joined 2007. 4L 2AZ-FE which were the 2009-2010 Corolla XRS (U. #1 · Feb 6, 2017. I have a 2004 Camry that is burning oil. May 18, 2018 · How much oil are we talking about? I would move up to 5w30 oil regardless. Well, the engine seized today just before I was planning an oil change. Class Vehicles. On the other hand, if the head gasket is May 16, 2016 · New piston rings, clean the deposits off the valves and pistons, re-lap the valves in and change the valve stem seals. Eventually, they will burn excessive amounts of oil (1 quart in 500-1000) miles. Aug 30, 2014 · A very nice car, with one problem: excessive oil consumption. with a low oil level. For the most part, the car has been trouble free with the regular maintenance. May 13, 2020 · Oil consumption, I don't think I know of any 2. 8L 1ZZ-FE. Oil consumption test (T-SB-0158-14 Rev2 December 12, 2014) performed by dealer; Informed Feb 16, 2009 · A 20w oil is the recommended viscosity. 09 Corolla Matrix 1. The plaintiffs claim 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 SUVs have engines that consume 1-quart of oil every 1,200 mile, a problem that grows worst as the vehicles get older. 2000 and up are ok. Apr 7, 2016 · 15644 posts · Joined 2006. I burnt about 4 quartz every 100 miles so. Suppose identified issues or problems are not corrected as soon as possible. Was this article helpful? Like. Then the fun part, drive it around and blow it all out the exhaust. May 24, 2016 · The Toyota 2. 97000 miles. ToyotaNation Forum is a community dedicated to all Toyota models. Dec 14, 2012 · Haloruler64 said: I wouldn't use synthetic oil in a 7A-FE. This could be due to a number of factors, including a higher than normal engine operating temperature, extended periods of driving at high speeds, or frequent 10/04/2021 9:39 am. Dislike. As far as the answer to your question, oil burning will come gradually. Sep 3, 2017 · 2010 Corolla XRS 2. 4L 2AZ engine. p. Jan 26, 2015 · Late in December of 2014, Toyota and Lexus announced extended warranty coverage ZE7 (for Toyota) and ZLE (for Lexus) if owners experience excessive oil consumption from their 4-cylinder 2AZ conventional and hybrid engines. One thing that I've always done is to change the oil on a new car at 1k miles. This is true regardless of the transmission, whether they have VVT-i, or whether they receive good maintenance. I complained at the Toyota dealer and they tried blaming me of not having it checked Dec 19, 2016 · Case Filed. car has 90K miles on it, and it has been burning oil at this rate for at least 15K miles. 5L 2GR-FKS. Nov 2, 2004 · My 1990 Pick-Up burns about a quart of oil in 2 weeks. The Corolla models affected by the oil burning issue had the 2. Ok, going by the pooling of oil in the intake, it is burning oil. No other repairs. So if you think about it 10w30 is only thicker for the roughly 10 minutes it takes the oil to come up to operating tamp. TRD Springs/Sway/Xrs FSB by Yamaha. This issue is known to be caused by infrequent oil changes causing engine sludge, or worn piston rings. As the internal seals or gaskets fail, an oil leak can occur that’s difficult to notice. Long-time reader, first-time poster, here. replace them for $1800. And it was either low when you bought it, Or is Burning Oil, Or is Leaking oil. 4L engine offers 160-177 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. 4 burning oil. Per the 2ARFE's original press release data, the intended universal grade of oil is 5W30, not the US-market-recommended 0W20 (EPA "MPG certification grade", chosen by Toyota USA's marketing and bean counter specialists). It is going through a quart of oil every 1000 miles or so. I got an engine out of a 2009 matrix with just 61 k on it. Blue smoke indicates that oil has made its way to the combustion chamber. 8L 4 Cyl. I'm down maybe 3/5 of a quart, which isn't so bad at all. 9 quarts and a fresh Toyota oil filter in. if my 2008 Camry consumes more than 1 quart every 1200 miles. In 2009, I know the Rav4’s in North America went to the 2. If it's low enough to flash at a sudden stop you are really low on oil. May 1, 2006 · Hi all, My Toyota Corolla 99 VE is burning 3qts of oil every 2000 miles. They checked compression last time, and said it looked okay. Unfortunately this is becoming a really common problem with Toyota's AR engines. May 5, 2012 · Some of the 2. The head gasket problem is far more serious but it is not that common. It should also be accompanied by blue smoke, and the oil level should also go down. First, it’s possible that your Toyota Camry is simply burning through oil faster than normal. Jan 22, 2023 · I'm not super familiar with engine work but when I bought my 09 Toyota Matrix XR 2. However, the engine is in many other models spanning from 2001-2015. Any Toyota with specifically the 2. are located. So when the car cold starting, she step it hard to up the hill. 287mpgUS) (manually calculated) (original unflashed factory ECM code) stvotw. 4 was kind of a known problem child with oil burning. 5 engines that evidently do not have excessive oil burning issues. About a month ago the usage went to a quart every 500 miles. The 2. Check for leaks first, they're much easier to fix. The previous owner naver took it in for the tsb work. the one I am going to buy already has 130K on it. Read the next 20 complaints ». 4L that isn't a oil burner at some point. At this time Toyota and Lexus are sending out notice alerting Nov 1, 2013 · I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla with the 1. Cool, thanks for the info back, that tends to confirm what I suspected (2003 was the fix). It burns slightly less with conventional oil, and burns more with full synthetic, both being Feb 6, 2017 · 6 posts · Joined 2017. For the last 50,000 miles or so the car has used a quart every 1800 miles. 99% of 2003 owners on here never complain. #1 · Jul 25, 2019. If you were doing mostly highway, I would use a 0w-30. This post was modified 3 years ago by bradleylietz73. As the engine is cold, the piston wears out the cylinder perpendicular to the piston pin. I have been told that the "newer" engines (1990+) burn oil normally. Engine finally died!! How sad. 9. All other normal driving, I would use 0w-20. 8l engine is not known to burn oil, I have a 2004 Corolla with 198K on it and change the oil every 4k miles and it stay's on the high mark never looses a drop, my 18' XSE is following the same although it only has 62K on it, but maintenance is key, it has always had the oil changed every 5k and i use either Castrol or Mobil 1 full Apr 4, 2007 · Remove the spark plugs and crank the motor so that you can pour at least 3 or 4 ounces of seafoam or marvel mystery oil in each cylinder. #2 · May 11, 2022. 2019 Toyota Highlander LE AWD, 3. Another prevalent reason for a burning smell is burning oil. Performance may be lacking by modern standards, but the 2AZ-FE May 19, 2015 · I purchased a 2009 Matrix with 155k on it. It runs really well, I just dump 10-40 in it and I buy the cheapest oil I can find. See where the oil dipstick and fill cap on a 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 1. From what I have read the 2AZ-FE engine is notorious for burning oil. I have a 1998 Corolla VE with 149k miles. 5L to 1L at every oil change @5000kms (3100miles) Jul 25, 2010 · 2001 Toyota Echo Burning Too Much Oil. The 5 is the viscosity of the oil at 0 degrees farenheit. This is also true for 2000-2002 Celica and MR2 models Aug 20, 2015 · The entire time I have had it the car has burned 1 quart of oil every 500-600 miles, doesnt matter what brand I use, no difference between 10-30 or 10-40 and there is no smoke. The CEL has never reappeared. On the plus side these were some of the last years for the 2az, so it is supposed to have the updated piston design after 2009 that toyota claims fixed the burning, but the opinions are kind of mixed out there as the problem usually took 100-150k miles to show up. When did you change the oil and filter last? The old adage about adding oil so often l don't need to change it is wrong. Dec 12, 2010 · Dark Mode; Light Mode; menu Log in Jul 26, 2013 · Seems to run better, but still burning a lot of oil and misfiring on occasion, but ALWAYS after descending a hill, stopping, and then upon pulling from that stop. To find out how much a 2004 Matrix oil change costs, call ahead. In that case, this may reduce the resale value of your vehicle. Nov 26, 2019 · If your Toyota Celica has a burning smell, there are many potential causes. Failure Date: 01/11/2016. There is no leakage. The 5-20 clogs the rings and burns in the engine. The Matrix burns at least 1 quart of oil for every 1000 miles driven. I used a total of 1/2 quart. #1 · Apr 22, 2022. 8l Dual VVT-i 5spd Manual Sundance Metallic - Alpine CDA 9883 - TRD drop in - Enkei BMBT 16" Alloys new addition: '93 2. #7 · Dec 19, 2023. Before it slung the rod, the motor was ticking and making the notorious "diesel" sound that other forum members have described. Pistons has only 4 oil channels. Burning Oil Problem Dec 1, 2023 · 43 posts · Joined 2021. Mar 6, 2021 · Looking for some thoughts/input on my 2013 I4 2. If your daughter's car has the original or a newer engine, it won't have the most common issue causing oil burning in Toyota's, but it could still have Yea, that's what those lights do is tell you that you lost oil pressure. 111L/100km (38. You might slow things down a bit, but the only solution is a rebuild. 4 Liter 2AZ-FE engine used in the their Camry, Matrix, Scion, Corolla, RAV4 models. Nov 26, 2019 · The smell comes from the tailpipe. Service Bulletin No. I had coworkers/friends who had the 2. My 2021 V6 gas highlander at 27,000 miles after just returning from my first 2,000 mile trip, highway speeds burned 3/4 qt of oil. I lost about a quart over 3000 miles usually, most noticable at startup from a puff of smoke due to valve seals/guides at about 150K before the trans quit and I dumped it. I had the codes checked again at AZ in hopes that they were stored so I could get the O2 code again, but to no avail. 4 litre engine has a defect, Toyota used the wrong tool and so the orings do not sit right in the pistons which leads it to burn oil, and Toyota has even issued a warranty enhancement notification ZE7 and are willing to warrant this issue until October 31, 2016 and the secondary coverage is until 10 years or 150, 000 miles which Apr 12, 2012 · The 2003 Matrix XRS (and earlier model Celica GTS) are prone to lift bolt failures. We tried half a bottle of the Lucas Oil Stabilizer on July 3rd. I own a 2010 Toyota Matrix S 2. Lifetime : 6. Jul 1, 2010 · The Toyota dealership says it's blowing blue smoke, and needs a rebuild. After you get the level right your gonna wanna check it every 2-3 days and figure out if you have a problem. It burned about 1/2 a quart in 100 miles which was almost all highway miles going from 60-80 MPH. 4L inline-4 engine that began production in 2000. 99 and I stocked up. A check engine light can be cleared with a simple fix or it could be a major problem - find out now! 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 1. May 28, 2012 · Corolla and Matrix Forum. Outside of normal wear and tear like tires and brakes, I only had to swap 2 front wheel bearings. 2 Limited Rav 4 is another one of those oil guzzlers. T-SB-0158-14, "2AZ Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure," MUST Feb 21, 2009 · A stuck one can increase oil consumption. Get professional engine care by making an oil change appointment for your Matrix today. I own a 2002 Solara SLE V6 with 88,000 miles. 1998-2002 Corollas and Prizms (8th Gen) using older metal intake 1ZZFE engines WILL burn oil. It has never shown oil burning in the past. It has been giving a small puff of blue smoke on cold start for years and this puff is no larger now. I showed it to three car repair shops: - Toyota dealer mechanic blamed worn piston rings and offered to. Leaking Seals Or Gaskets. THIS. Problem Description. Sep 17, 2013 · Smoke, Burning Oil, 2002 Solara Help. 1363 posts · Joined 2002. Yeah but it's a brand new engine 2zr-fe in which 20w is recommended, so the difference is more than just the oil cap. I checked the oil what I'd guess to be between 2-3k KM ago (say 1500 miles) and added about 1/3 quart to bring it up to the middle part of the dipstick, between the 2 dots. If you use a paper towel and wipe the inside of the tail pipe and it has damp oil, it's too much. Never burned oil because I was religious about change intervals. To verify which type of motor oil your vehicle needs, please take a look at the Owner's Manual for your particular vehicle. 082L/100km (46. If you are losing oil and it is not leaking out: the oil pan, the valve cover, the filler cap, the dip stick tube (it has a small o-ring), the harmonic balancer, the trans housing area (another seal there buried up in the trans connecting housing) then you are burning oil. After several months, the oil consumption was at 1 qt every 500 miles. Most commonly the Toyotas that burn oil pretty badly are those from 2006-2009. M. Any oil burning 2003 model would need to be torn down properly and inspected for old pistons. 4 days ago · Most of the Toyota models do NOT have an oil burning issue. Sep 28, 2021 · My 2007 4. I have always maintained the car through the dealer per the manual with 10k synthetic 0w20 oil/filter changes, though I do think this is a bit too long for my style of driving. Please enlighten me with your fix ! my 1zzfe corolla is burning 0. Average repair cost is $2,170 at 111,950 miles. Later model Corolla/Matrix XRS and Celica GTS came with cryogenic treated lift bolts thus eliminating this issue so make sure you get the lift bolts checked. s. What motor oils are available at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We carry the best because your Matrix deserves the best. I will consume more than 4. It's the opposite for the 8th gen guys. Is unacceptable that a car with only 35,000 miles on it consumed all the oil out before it reaches 4,500 miles for service requirement. The 2012 Corolla S has the 1. And ways you can prevent it from happening to your ToyotaIn this Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care has some of the best motor oil for Toyota Matrixs. #8 · Jan 29, 2007. Common Toyota 2. 4 four cylinder engine made between 2006–2008 can and or probably will have an excessive oil burning issue. It's always been an oil burner since around the 50,000 mile mark. Jun 22, 2019 · SupremeCorolla451. Oct 23, 2012 · I changed the oil to 10W-30 instead of 5W-30, replaced the oil filter and plugged PCV valve, and it stopped burning oil altogether. The clean oil is trashed 2 min after the engine is started. Like. Jan 28, 2007 · Don't get a 98 or 99, these tend to burn oil for some reason. CHECK IT. Burning Oil Hey guys, on my bro Dec 6, 2019 · Curious, have any of you tried Liqui Moly or any other additives for the piston issue in the 2AZ-FE American Engines to slow oil consumption. The 2009 Matrix burns oil like crazy, common for the toyotas around the same year but also check around underneath the car for oil leaks. #6 · Mar 6, 2023. May 11, 2022 · 22955 posts · Joined 2008. Apr 22, 2022 · 9 posts · Joined 2022. my girlfriend has a Toyota Echo and I thought it was leaking oil as she received the oil warning on her dash and found out it was empty. 4L 2AZ-FE I4, 5 speed manual, 158 hp with 191,000 miles on it. Of course, I have always used 5w30 Castrol, 3,500 mile oil changes, Toyota OEM filter. at 188k aloud knock raised its ugly head. 8L 2ZR-FE. The filter can get clogged and the engine has a gallery that by-passes the filter. Seafoam will seep down the cylinder and potentially unstick carbon that is stuck to the piston rings. I also dumped a little atf in the oil. 4L (06' tC and a 07 Camry) and they started to notice it burning oil around 80-100K. I have a 2009 Toyota Camry SE 4 cylinder engine and has 148K miles on it. Jul 24, 2022 · The 30 in 5w30 is the viscosity of the oil at operating temperature. Come discuss the Camry Sep 18, 2019 · If you check it and it's down on the stick, fill it to the right level. My wife is a real last minute person. Mar 24, 2019 · 2014 Corolla burning through lots of oil. Oil was changed by dealer at 25,000. The hesitation goes away but I can hear pinging/detonation when the car upshifts. If you read the owners manual it says, 0-20 and use 5-20 if nothing else is available but change the oil as soon as possible, ie emergency’s. Save Share. Keep a 5 quart jug of oil in your trunk. 4L, I didn't realize I was buying a complete lemon that was burning oil. So, to recap. 5L 2AR-FE Camry; it seems to be excessively burning oil. Take the spark plugs out and fill the cylinders with seafoam. Also the "test" is the tail pipe. 8L engine and 60,000 miles, and it burns approximately 1 quart of oil every 2000 miles. It is then burned with the gasoline and tints the exhaust blue. That was about the time when the old one Jan 8, 2024 · The 1ZZ engines are known to suffer from common problems including excessive oil consumption, timing chain oil leaks, and ECM issues. #3 · Apr 7, 2016. I could see the oil leak on the engine compartment, and on looking further, I found A Toyota Master Diagnostic Techncian discusses Why do Toyota engines consume oil or burn it. . I followed the car and had my son accelerate Feb 16, 2009 · If the engine consumes one quart of oil or less then Toyota considers this “normal” oil consumption and will not repair the engine defect under warranty. I'm hoping that it never gets this bad as its currently at 131k miles. It was also shaking and I heard a tick under the hood. If you Yaris is burning a Liter every 1k and you have just over 100k km on it then you need to check your PCV valve. 4L 2AZ-FE engines also have shown a tendency to consume oil - this was a carryover "feature" that was seen in other models that use the same engine (Scion tC, Camry, etc. about 90% of 1zz from 98 to 2005 has this problem. How many miles before it's a bad idea? Ok, they burn oil because of a stupid decision by Toyota…. Dec 19, 2023 · 112 posts · Joined 2021. What caused the oil consumption problem on the 2. Put the plugs back in and let the car sit for a day. After that the oil acted exactly like 5w30. My 2013 TCH has the 2AR and it burns a quart every 2k. Some 2006 - 2013 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. I've driven 180 miles and the oil level Sep 18, 2018 · Upping to 5-30 may also help if you are burning oil. It started burning oil around 87,000 miles. I took it to a reputable mechanic and Feb 28, 2016 · Clockwise it is. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. The motor was burning excessive oil and ended up slinging a rod out of the side of the block. The mileage is about 122,000. 4L L-4 DOHC 16v) that I have owned for 3 years. Blue Smoke. #1 · Dec 1, 2023. We’re going to dig deeper into each of these problems below and discuss overall 1ZZ engine reliability. Line the photos up side by side and see how much oil you've lost. Apparently, when we took it to Pep Boys, they concluded it wasn't leaking, just burning too much oil. The car has 99k miles. 454,000 km when it got wrecked by my daughter. 4 Engine Problems 1. 2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, 2. Could be a vacuum leak, check for damaged or bad connections. Have done regular oil changes every 5,000 miles and… Nov 30, 2009 · Oil use can be an issue on some of these engines because of a piston ring problem, but, as long as you keep the oil topped-up it will run for a long time. My 2004 been burning oil since I got it at around 161K, but it has been getting more. Apr 15, 2019 · The excessive oil consumption is actually on the 10th gen Corolla XRS's with the 2. justa thought. Best thing to do is to try and find the oil that last the longest, I'd recommend Mobil brand or valvoline. You don't have to worry about the oil burning issue if you have a Corolla S. If I wanted to rebuild the engine, should I replace the pistons as well as the rings or just clean the pistons to prevent it from Sep 20, 2008 · Corolla and Matrix Forum. If you catch it in it's early stages, and I mean very early, running MMO with the oil, an MMO piston soak, or a Kreen piston soak usually fixes the problem for a while. 4L engine were defective piston rings and if you had a XRS with oil burning issues, you could bring it to a Toyota dealer and they will What type of motor oil should I use in my vehicle? Most Toyota vehicles use synthetic or conventional motor oil. there's dozens of oil burning threads. I do regular maintenance and monitor the oil level weekly. Think it's time to let the car go? Feb 9, 2022 · 1zzfe engine oil burning fix , piston ring change, ask me qs. This is well known issue of this engine. It is not leaking anywhere, but it loosing about a quart between oil changes. Jun 17, 2014 · Although I am not certain of the assembly origin of the 2. I have had it checked and I was told that it is a common problem with this engine. Mar 3, 2023 · 1741 posts · Joined 2012. The most obvious and a telltale sign that your Echo is burning oil is blue smoke. There should be blue or black smoke. I would not worry about the red-lit gauges. Aug 27, 2013 · My 2009 Toyota Matrix oil consumption problem became noticable after 6 yrs at 96,393 miles (August 2015). Filled it up. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition. May 26, 2015 · Toyota TSB T-SB-0030-15. Some images: THIS. S. The PCV valve was a-okay, it rattled like it should. Check your owner's manual and talk with a technician to select the right Toyota Matrix oil, whether it's Quaker State® Advanced Durability™ conventional oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil with PurePlus Nov 11, 2011 · So, my uncle's '96 Corolla DX about 200k on the clock & has been burning oil for a little while now. One day before my latest oil change appointment I started my car and the RPMs shot up to 3,000. I did, my oil burning was no better or worse but I suspect I never had it that bad. It seems to be coming from the gasket that is up top. The engine burns excessive amounts of oil and has now starting making what appears to be either faulty lifter or camshaft noises. It is reported that Toyota addressed both of these issues on later production engines. Jun 27, 2015 · If you're going "Vintage" (Pre 1998), you shouldn't have any oil burning. Suck it out with a turkey baster / cotton ball attached to a stick. Dec 2, 2017 · 03 Camry LE oil burning. Checked after 1000 miles, it's full. I've changed the oil 3 days ago, put 3. The 2007 model year is the most affected for reasons unknown. Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc…) hitting the exhaust or other hot parts of the engine or something rubbing where it shouldn’t be. 8L engines did not have the oil consumption problems. Nov 7, 2008 · jdhog. We’ll take care of you and your car at your convenience, with the right motor oil at the right price. Jan 5, 2015 · 2009-2013 Matrix 2006-2008 Rav4 2007-20010 Scion Tc 2008-2015 Scion Xb In Toyota's continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is launching a Limited Service Campaign (LSC) ZE7 to repair excessive oil loss (consumption). Now I wanna buy a 2005 corolla. 167 quarts of oil during my 6month/5000mile service. I've done multiple piston soaking on my 02 2az-fe with seafoam, 1 time, MMO, 2 times, and finally berryman chemtool B12 #0116 1 time, and engine oil and filter change immediately. Some of these problems, namely the oil consumption one, can lead to some serious repairs. Nov 25, 2019 · Here are the most common symptoms of burning oil: 1. #8 · Nov 7, 2008. 5L 2AR-FE. Your exhaust will look more like a two stroke engine if it Feb 12, 2023 · Here are a few possible reasons why your Toyota Camry may be using more oil than usual. It does not appear to be leaking out anywhere, so I’m assuming it’s going to be the oil control rings, or the PCV system. Aug 14, 2009 · Hello. '09 Corolla CE Enhanced Auto. Jul 25, 2019 · Yoface640 Discussion starter. I turned the engine over quite easily. '15 4Runner SR5 (1GR-FE) Mar 17, 2023 · 3. 4 Liter engines used in the Vibe, apparently Toyota has recently (January 4, 2015) issued a special 'Extended Warranty Enhancement ZE7' for the 2. And check the oil level in the morning before starting, after sitting all night so that the oil has all drained back into the pan and you get an accurate reading. Nov 15, 2023 · The 1. Have not seen anywhere mentioning this issue, but want to ask around. If its burning oil and you live in an emissions state, its a boat Aug 2, 2014 · Trust me the 98-02 will burn oil no matter what. I assist an elderly neighbor with the maintenance Sep 4, 2015 · Thanks - to clarify for the OP - the early (pre 2003) Corolla engines had an issue with the oil return holes in the piston being inadequate and often leading to oil burning as the engine aged. There are clouds of blue smoke as well as a smell of burning oil under the hood. Burning Oil. I'd like to try a longer drive. Toyota also says an oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions (page 395 of your owners manual). The. Now I have a problem with the car nearly stalling out while sitting at idle in "drive". If you have 1zz or similar #zz engine then your problem is in pistons and rings. Most Toyota vehicles use synthetic or conventional motor oil. 4L fuel injected 22re 4 banger. Its a 2. I only drive for a few miles and change the oil. The engine should be cleaned of oil sludge Oct 17, 2018 · 1. Since purchase oil was changed at 1,000 miles and every 5,000. I believe is the cold starting that wear out the engine. I'm aware of the stuck or broken rings, or possibly valve guide seals. 761mpgUS) Maximum: 5. My car has about 70,000 KM which is about 43,000 miles. . If one or more cylinders test low then check again after squirting in a bit of oil. Original rear drum brakes. Soak for 24 hours. Reply Like. 275,000 miles. What you need to do is track oil consumption. Jan 11, 2022 · Good luck, I have replaced the 2AZFE engine and took a look at the pistons and there is really nothing that a person can do to un-screw that foulup other than replace the pistons. Sep 14, 2008 · My '99 Corolla is burning lots of oil and has been for awhile. A burning rubber smell is almost always, in fact, burning rubber. They put 0-20 and 5-20 on the oil cap. Jun 30, 2023 · For best performance, vehicle owners should ensure that the engine oil is replaced at every 60,000 miles covered. The 2007 Toyota Camry has 237 problems reported for burning oil. It's a 5-speed manual, 114,000 miles. Drivers of the Toyota Matrix may notice excessive oil consumption between oil changes, even to the extent of the engine oil warning light displayed on the multi-function display. 4L Pickup Reg Cab 2wd. I don't know the entire maintenance history. 3) Check the compression. ) 2002 Toyota Corolla S, 1. So if your Matrix is burning oil, you should be able to smell it the most from the tailpipe. The 1. recently i did 1zzfe , pil consumption fix, ring etc, if you have qs you can ask , drove already 20000km , zero oil burn. Additionally, the oil could start leaking internally, which would cause blue smoke from the exhaust . As my owner's manual recommends I get oil changes for my 2014 Corolla ever 10,000 miles. Background: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil My 07 Matrix was the most reliable, most durable car I ever owned. 4L 2AZ-FE. It seems like 1st gen engines have problems like the 93-95 have more issues than the 96-97's and the 98-99 have the majority of the problems leaving the 00-02 ok. There was a sale on quarts for $1. 2500 miles after the oil change, it started burning oil. Many cars that "use" oil can wipe the tail pipe Jan 19, 2016 · My car is having an excessive oil consumption on which is a problem that Toyota dealers are fully aware of and are not willing to do anything to fix the problem. Apr 1, 2018 · 2017 RAV4 XLE - 1800 miles. Remove the spark plugs and crank the motor until the fluid is out of the cylinders. I love that car. However, some vehicles do burn oil by the fault of either the manufacturer or the owner. I cleaned the engine bay w/some engine cleaner tto see where it is coming from, it seems like it's coming from there. A rebuild isn't that hard. It’s primarily known for its use in the Camry, RAV4, Scion tC and xB. There is a noticeable hesitation right off idle when I accelerate. A quart per 1000 is "normal" with engines over 50K. Abnormal: So if my math is correct. Apr 25, 2006 · 2000 Corolla LE Automatic. if you can use a propane source and pass it over the engine and see if the rpms change, could be a intake gasket, causing both a vacuum leak and oil leak. Video instructions on how to add oil to a 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 1. I have added atf to the oil to quiet the drive train in the past with good results. Mar 28, 2023 · After oil change will burn the oil to almost minimum in 4 months. 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, 2. 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4. 94_Rolla_Guy. Nov 30, 2021 · The Toyota 2AZ-FE is a 2. Mar 24, 2022 · I have a 2009 Matrix XRS (engine 2. A Toyota RAV4 oil consumption lawsuit alleges RAV4 owners must constantly spend money on oil due to a defect in the engine. I also took out the PCV valve and cleaned it out. October 2015. The car runs well and the body is in good shape. xs yw kb fv xm zr ju ua li uz