camry burns oil after being overheated. has 177,000 miles any suggestions? thank you

 

Engine model?

How much oil is burned per 1000 miles.

 

two an a half per 5 thousand miles

 

4 cylinder

 

It is possible the now hotter oil plugged up the oil drain holes on the piston. This engine has a problem with this and oil consumption starting 70-90K, the over heating may have hurried things along. Or the cylinders were scored, or both.

On the off chance, check the PCV system for plugging which can increase pressure inside the engine.

Watch the coolant level as this engine also has a problem with 3 or 4 head bolt threads pulling out of block causing leakage.

Most likely not much can be done without taking the engine apart.

 

It's too bad this happened to this car. Serpentine belt broke an my wife drove it till it ran out of water. Engine still looks like new, so does the car. Thank you for your imput. Time to trade