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#1441 of 1543 Re: 2000 Celica GT with huge oil consumption problem [cjray] by eltonron

Mar 30, 2007 (6:10 pm)

Replying to: cjray (Feb 03, 2006 10:41 pm)
All I can tell you is that I feel your pain. Despite consistent maintenance, I have just shelled out another significant chunk of change for my SECOND engine replacement on my 2000 Celica GT.
 
For all those who doubt the veracity of some of the statements made regarding the oil consumption issue, I can tell you with certainty that four weeks after a scheduled full oil change/maintenance, the engine had apparently burned through all four quarts without even a drop of leakage.
 
My understanding is that the new catalytic converter (which I had to replace presumably because the oil burning issue had mucked up the first one) is so efficient that there winds up being being no visible sign of burning oil from the exhaust pipe at all.
 
So far I have been unable to find anyone at Toyota who will acknowledge this issue with the 2000 GT engines, though I have heard from several mechanics over at Toyota that there was indeed a problem with the 2000 GT engine which has subsequently been resolved in later models.
 
If anyone knows of a direct contact at Toyota where I can have this issue appropriately addressed I would appreciate receiving whatever information you can give me. I've been a lifelong Toyota owner, but this experience has made me question their historically high standards of quality.
 
Eltonron
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#1442 of 1543 Favor Needed.. by atq

Mar 31, 2007 (10:23 am)

Replying to: bill8557 (Feb 02, 2007 3:00 pm)
Hi again,name's Atq,am trying to rebuild a 1977 Toyota Celica,the body is ruined,collisioned here and there.. I need to make it back in shape,to its original measurement.. Anyone maybe,have an info for the exect dimension,nuts/body streamed line position?
Best regards..

#1443 of 1543 Oil Burn by guitarzan

Mar 31, 2007 (1:53 pm)

That's incredible that the new catalytic converters can eat up all the oil residue!
 
Are you the original owner? If so you should make requests of the dealership that sold you the car. Aka, give the dealership every chance to resolve the issues. If not, or if the dealership is of no help, find a 1800 number for Toyota's customer service to place an inquiry with.

#1444 of 1543 Re: Idle [guitarzan] by diunei

Apr 02, 2007 (6:47 am)

Replying to: guitarzan (Mar 10, 2007 5:11 am)
Thanks guitarzan.
My rpm drops very steady from 2000-800 over the 8 minutes period without bouncing up and down.
the rpm during a fine summer morning is about 1500 rpm and settles down to 800 in about 5 minutes.
so now i just assume that it is not too abnormal for this car.

#1445 of 1543 I Need A Good Speed Shop by eurofire03

May 01, 2007 (10:15 pm)

I have a 97 Toyota Celica and have been working on it for a while now. I need a good speed shop in the Bay Area that can help me get the most performance out of my Celica. If Anyone knows of ANY good shops around please let me know A.S.A.P.
 
Thanks In Advance,
~Bogdan

#1446 of 1543 '00 Toyota Celica GTS by lg07

May 17, 2007 (6:16 am)

My Celica has been in the shop for months. Fighting the warranty company and Toyota. The motor seized. Dealer states low compression in all cylinders, bent valve, piston damage. Warranty company states that the motor go ran so long that all cylinder walls are brown from heat. Some sludge was found in the corners of the head. I have always maintained my vehicle at regular intervals. I have all of my maintenance receipts. Dealer stated there was very little oil when he checked the dipstick. I have looked into different possibilities, spark advance, detonation, incorrect sensor inputs. The technician never even pulled the timing chain, which could have been a possible cause to the motor damage? Any suggestions as to what might have actually occurred? Thanks!

#1447 of 1543 Engine go boom... by guitarzan

May 17, 2007 (2:08 pm)

Ig07, you really need an expert on this, which is probably a Toyota mechanic. You can always get second opinions from independent mechanics or perhaps your car insurance company could recommend someone.
 
A lack of oil would explain the seizure of the engine. I have never heard of piston damage resulting from this, but I am no expert on the subject. Perhaps the piston bound to the side of the cylinder...? If so, that force will continue to bend everything connected to it.
 
Other Toyota engines have had their oil turn to sludge. While Toyota covered some of the repairs, they also said that people were extending their oil changes way too long.
 
This engine (same as mine) I am pretty sure did not have sludge problems.
 
If there was no oil and low compressions, was there a significant leak in the heads? That would spew oil all over the engine compartment. You would know where that missing oil went.
 
Of course, a compression test after a seizure might be an invalid test, as all of the pistons and/or cylinders may be obviously damaged.
 
I do not know if this is an interference engine, but you do have the signs of a timing chain skipping or breaking on an interference engine.
 
Did the damage happen during extreme acceleration and/or revving the engine past the redline?

#1448 of 1543 Re: Engine go boom... [guitarzan] by lg07

May 18, 2007 (4:53 am)

Replying to: guitarzan (May 17, 2007 2:08 pm)
guitarzan. Thanks for your reply. I have had the car looked at by the mechanic at Toyota, as well as the inspector from the warranty company. I definitely think I need a second opinion. At this point, I think the warranty company is trying to get out of paying my claim for a new engine. When the car went down, I was traveling on the interstate at a steady speed. It lost power, all the dash lights came on. When I pulled over, I shut the car off. It would not re-start. The mechanic that came and towed my car said he thought it had jumped time. I've been doing some research on the timing chain. I have the interference engine and if something happened, it could have caused the damage. The mechanic has stated that my car overheated and I ran it so long until it quit. WRONG!! Oh, and did I mention that the Toyota dealership that broke down the motor has lost the head? Apparently there was damage to the head, but it's their word against mine. It's been a very frustrating experience. Something is wrong and I hope to put my finger on it. Guess they think I'm just a dumb female.... Thanks!

#1449 of 1543 tail light replacement by toyyoda

May 19, 2007 (12:04 am)

Just bought a 90 Celica GT-S and not sure how to change out the tail light bulb. No owner's manual included and probably would not have covered this anyway. Looks like it might involve some prying, but I don't want to force it to the point of breakage. Does anyone have experience doing this? Thanks

#1450 of 1543 tail light replacement by lg07

May 19, 2007 (6:34 am)

I checked the manual for my '00 Celica. There is a plastic cover in the hatch area. Remove the 2 clips on the cover. This is where the bulbs are located. Hope this helps.

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