2001 Toyota Corolla Question.
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What type of oil are you currently using?
I would switch to a high milage oil at the next OC and keep an eye on it. You should also change the pcv valve since that is known to cause issues like oil consumption as well.
I would switch to a high milage oil at the next OC and keep an eye on it. You should also change the pcv valve since that is known to cause issues like oil consumption as well.
You are skeptical of high mileage oil, but you would consider Lucas? NO NO NO.
Originally Posted By: albertson
I'm using some green bottle Quaker State. I change every 4,000 miles. Although they are 90% city usage.
Try QS Defy for your next OC.
I'm using some green bottle Quaker State. I change every 4,000 miles. Although they are 90% city usage.
Try QS Defy for your next OC.
I would use cheap synthetic and ignore the burning. Especially if it is rusting away. And for this vintage of Corolla, pretty low consumption.
Why cheap syn? IIRC, the rings like to coke up due to undersized drain holes in the pistons, leading to the oil getting really hot. Synthetic ought to handle the heat better, and be a minor price bump.
Why cheap syn? IIRC, the rings like to coke up due to undersized drain holes in the pistons, leading to the oil getting really hot. Synthetic ought to handle the heat better, and be a minor price bump.
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Hey, at least that Toyota is a bit on the old side - I'm reading stuff daily on this site going WTH ? Pretty darn new units with serious issues ...
Originally Posted By: supton
I would use cheap synthetic and ignore the burning. Especially if it is rusting away. And for this vintage of Corolla, pretty low consumption.
Why cheap syn? IIRC, the rings like to coke up due to undersized drain holes in the pistons, leading to the oil getting really hot. Synthetic ought to handle the heat better, and be a minor price bump.
Great advice.
This is an old car, yes it will burn oil but it will still runs.
You have to shoot it or the body will let go first before the engine as long as you maintain it.
I would use cheap synthetic and ignore the burning. Especially if it is rusting away. And for this vintage of Corolla, pretty low consumption.
Why cheap syn? IIRC, the rings like to coke up due to undersized drain holes in the pistons, leading to the oil getting really hot. Synthetic ought to handle the heat better, and be a minor price bump.
Great advice.
This is an old car, yes it will burn oil but it will still runs.
You have to shoot it or the body will let go first before the engine as long as you maintain it.
1 qt per 3000 miles isn't that bad.
HM oil is MUCH more legit than Lucas.
In your case, go to Kmart tonight (they're probably still open, it's not too late!) and stock up on Smitty's HM, which is on sale for $1.99/qt. (they also have regular non-HM oil for $1.69/qt).
HM oil is MUCH more legit than Lucas.
In your case, go to Kmart tonight (they're probably still open, it's not too late!) and stock up on Smitty's HM, which is on sale for $1.99/qt. (they also have regular non-HM oil for $1.69/qt).
I second QS Defy. Maybe run it in a 10w30. It took my Subaru Forester from burning through a quart every 2500 miles to maybe half a quart every 5000 OCI. Plus, it is cheap in the 5 gallon jug at your local Walmart.
I agree with others that say that 1 qt per 3k miles is not all that bad. My lady's 99 Camry goes through about 1 quart per 3k miles. I have gone to Motorcraft with very good results in terms of the car running quieter. Older Toyotas mid 90s through early 2000s are certainly not totally perfect but overall are quite good. I would take the 99 Camry on a long road trip without hesitation right now.
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Originally Posted By: albertson
I think Toyotas are far from "bullet proof" as some claim.
Yeah, only 175 thousand miles. And how was it maintained for those miles?
I think Toyotas are far from "bullet proof" as some claim.
Yeah, only 175 thousand miles. And how was it maintained for those miles?
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Originally Posted By: albertson
I think Toyotas are far from "bullet proof" as some claim.
Yeah, only 175 thousand miles. And how was it maintained for those miles?
Exactly. 15 year old car with 175k miles and people complain about it. Shows how much expectations have changed.
Originally Posted By: albertson
I think Toyotas are far from "bullet proof" as some claim.
Yeah, only 175 thousand miles. And how was it maintained for those miles?
Exactly. 15 year old car with 175k miles and people complain about it. Shows how much expectations have changed.
Try a good High Mileage oil.. I have been using it for years and it works well.. I have used Pennzoil High Mileage and it did what it was supposed to..
What weight do you use now should be the first question. I would run PHM or QS Defy. If you still have problems try adding Motor Oil Saver from Liquimoly. Add and drive,get it hot. Would try a PEA based cleaner like Techron or a Gumout with Regane. That PEA might help clean and loosen excess carbon on what sounds stuck piston rings. Lubrizol website has illustrations showing how PEA and friction modifiers help. Check PCV valve and clean your throttle body with CRC GDi cleaner. You might not have a GDi but its cleaners are highly effective and has the PEA cleaner to remove carbon. Just say no to Lucas Oil Stabalizer.
Try some maxlife syn blend or full syn. But clean the PCV system on that engine first
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