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Old 05-20-2010, 08:21 PM
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k thanks guys ill let u know wat happens
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Old 05-22-2010, 01:05 AM
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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!
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tc's use 5w30 and 5w20
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Old 05-22-2010, 02:21 AM
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my free oil changes from the dealer were with 0w20, and on the cap for 08s it says 0w20 or 5w20
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how do i change da pcv?
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on the back of the valve cover the PCV screws in, use a 22mm wrench or socket if I remember correctly
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Old 05-26-2010, 12:09 AM
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ahah no but i live in america so i can say/spell/do watever i want....u dont like it den gtfo im askin people for help i dont need ur 2cents
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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.
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yea i used to use 0w20 den i recently started using 5w20....next oil change i will use 5w30 and see wat happens thanks
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Originally Posted by zap-o-matic
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.
just to clarify, they recommend 0w20 because of the tight clearances in the newer motors. and I personally don't care about a little oil loss, the S2000 looses 1 qt every 3000 miles
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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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Did you ever figure this out?
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are you sure you really dont have a toyota celica?? lol
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Originally Posted by Somack_59
ahah no but i live in america so i can say/spell/do watever i want....u dont like it den gtfo im askin people for help i dont need ur 2cents
trust me you can't do what ever you want...just because you live in america, hope you fix your oil problem soulja boy.
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