Hi,
I have a Corolla Verso 2005 1.8 VVT-i (1zz-fe). The car is using about one liter of oil per 1000 km driven. I have also tried seafoam in the crankcase for 180 km, and fed it thru the vacuum line and added to the gas. It did not help with the oil consumption. I have also raised the oil level to 10mm above the max on the dipstick.
Probably the engine is affected by the oil eating problems common for this engine. I suspect that the valve rings are stuck and therefore it is eating oil. Today I checked the PCV-valve, it made rattle sounds when I shaked it. But it was greasy from oil, so I have ordered a new one from the local Toyota dealer which will be here in two days.
I’m also thinking about trying Auto-RX Plus with Castrol GTX Ultraclean 10w-40 for 4000 km and see if it helps.
Per now the car has been using Castrol Magnatec ACEA A5/ API SN (Fully synthetic) 5w-30 which is the recommended oil from Toyota. I have read in forums that using dino/semi synth and thicker oil than the recommended weight will clog up the piston oil ways, and deposit gunk in the motor and valve rings. So I’m a bit skeptical to da a cleaning with Castrol GTX Ultraclean 10w-40 and Auto-RX Plus.
Does anyone have experience with this problem? And what oil does the 1zz-fe like (to not eat).
If anyone is interested the car's VIN is: NMTER16R90R013994
Milage: 126.000 km
Production date is mid 2004 in Turkey plant.
I have a Corolla Verso 2005 1.8 VVT-i (1zz-fe). The car is using about one liter of oil per 1000 km driven. I have also tried seafoam in the crankcase for 180 km, and fed it thru the vacuum line and added to the gas. It did not help with the oil consumption. I have also raised the oil level to 10mm above the max on the dipstick.
Probably the engine is affected by the oil eating problems common for this engine. I suspect that the valve rings are stuck and therefore it is eating oil. Today I checked the PCV-valve, it made rattle sounds when I shaked it. But it was greasy from oil, so I have ordered a new one from the local Toyota dealer which will be here in two days.
I’m also thinking about trying Auto-RX Plus with Castrol GTX Ultraclean 10w-40 for 4000 km and see if it helps.
Per now the car has been using Castrol Magnatec ACEA A5/ API SN (Fully synthetic) 5w-30 which is the recommended oil from Toyota. I have read in forums that using dino/semi synth and thicker oil than the recommended weight will clog up the piston oil ways, and deposit gunk in the motor and valve rings. So I’m a bit skeptical to da a cleaning with Castrol GTX Ultraclean 10w-40 and Auto-RX Plus.
Does anyone have experience with this problem? And what oil does the 1zz-fe like (to not eat).
If anyone is interested the car's VIN is: NMTER16R90R013994
Milage: 126.000 km
Production date is mid 2004 in Turkey plant.
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