drinking oil...
#22
try changing the PCV valve (due every 30k) they have been known to cause oil consumption. also what type of oil are you using? 0w20 like what alot of toyota are going to is well known to use more oil than normal on a 5k oil change. $6.00 at your local Toyota dealer, and 2sec. to change yourself!
#29
I would try, with the PCV. switching to the 5w20 or 5w30. Im ASM at a local Toyota dealer and see the majority of the newer 4cyl. Camrys that require 0w20 usually 1qt. to 1.5qts. low before services. 0w20 is good on paper, but the fact is its too thin... unless you want to start changing it at 3.5 - 4k mi. I personally use 5w30 in my 07 and run the "guts" out of it and at 3k miles the oil is right on the full mark.
#31
I would try, with the PCV. switching to the 5w20 or 5w30. Im ASM at a local Toyota dealer and see the majority of the newer 4cyl. Camrys that require 0w20 usually 1qt. to 1.5qts. low before services. 0w20 is good on paper, but the fact is its too thin... unless you want to start changing it at 3.5 - 4k mi.
#32
When you only start out with 4.5 qts.? (not for sure) 1qt seems like alot...but really its up to the owner to check it out...0w20 is good stuff, but really its personal preference. Just throwing my 2 cents in.
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