Oil Consumption Warranty
As some of you may know by now, Toyota has issued an extended warranty on Camry's with excessive oil consumption. I believe this warranty is for the four cylinder 2AZ-FE engine.
Look for your notice in the mail if you have this engine. |
Received the Notice
Originally Posted by Patonium
(Post 88618)
As some of you may know by now, Toyota has issued an extended warranty on Camry's with excessive oil consumption. I believe this warranty is for the four cylinder 2AZ-FE engine.
Look for your notice in the mail if you have this engine. Our 2007 Hybrid now with 138K miles has been a GREAT automobile.:) Never a problem except this. Its more than disappointing that Toyota waited until 2011 even to admit that this engine had this problem. And strains their credibility when Toyota says that 1 qt per 1200 miles is normal. Really? So, until this notice (NOT A RECALL) I had been relegated to purchasing synthetic 5w-20 at Costco and just topping it up once it was down a quart. And, wondering what this car was going to be worth if I ever decided to sell it. A real black eye for Toyota and their dealers. |
Seems as if the 2007 models are the main ones having this problem. This alone would seem to point to a fault in the construction of the engine. I have a 2006, and it might use a pint between oil changes. I have a 162,000 miles on it.
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The oil return holes in the piston oil ring groove plug up.
Years 2006-2011. Also check the crankcase vent system (PCV) for plugging. There is a class action lawsuit starting up on this oil consumption issue. |
Thanks Joey P. I believe you hit the nail right on the head.
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