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Replying to: bob255 (May 23, 2009 2:39 am) |
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Replying to: bob255 (May 13, 2009 5:46 am) QUESTIONS: 1.) When did the engine start to use oil? 2.) You stated that you now have 30,000 miles on the vehicle. Did the engine use oil from day one? 3.) Does the Toyota Dealer do all of your oil & filter changes? 4.) What kind of oil are they installing in the engine? NOTE: I live in N.J., and my Toyota Dealer recommends an oil additive (BG / MOA) to be used in the oil. I have been using this product since day one. ----------- (I know Toyota DOES NOT recommend an oil additive, but on the other side of the issue, Toyota engines in the past have had a "sludge issue!") --------- When I pull the dip-stick to check the oil, my oil is as clean as the first day that I picked up the vehicle at the dealership. ----------- I change my oil and filter every 2500 miles. (I know that Toyota recommends 5,000 mile intervals, but again, their engines had a "sludge issue" in the past!) I would like to know how many 2007 V6 Camry owners are having this problem! Best regards: ----- Dwayne    
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Replying to: djm2 (May 25, 2009 3:37 am) My 2007 Camry 4cyl LE has consumed oil from day one. I first checked oil at 1500 miles. 2 quarts low. since them about one quart for every 1400 miles of driving. Oil changed by dealer and Firestone. Put in 5W-20W. Toyota says if the engine uses one quart of oil for 1200 miles or less it indicates an engine repair. Dealer documented car uses one quart of oil approximately every 1400 miles of driving. The owners manual puts the responsibility on the owner to check the oil levels. Toyota will not do anything for me at this time.
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Replying to: bob255 (May 25, 2009 4:07 am) Perhaps the type of oil that is used makes the difference considering one has a 4cyl engine which uses 5w-20 (bob's) and the other 6cyl which uses 5w-30 (Dwayne's). I have a 2007 camry ce 4cyl that uses a qt of oil every 3500-4000 miles. The other thing that I'm worried about is that it makes a little tapping noise when it's not at operating temp every morning (I don't drive hard) when I accelerate. Anyway, wouldn't the oil consumption of bob's camry foul the catalytic converter and other emission parts faster.... perhaps immediately after the warranty that makes it harder for 'us', the users? tony
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Replying to: tony108 (May 25, 2009 4:55 am) I do not know what viscosity oil the dealership is using in my 2007 V6 Camry. ------- Let's assume that it is 5w-30. QUESTIONS: --- What would happen if this was used in bob's 4 cylinder engine? ----- What would happen if one quart of 5w-30 was subsituted for one quart of 5w-20 at the next oil & filter change? ----- Is it possible, that the fuel injection system is diluting the oil with extra fuel thus causing the oil to be consumed? Best regards: ------ Dwayne
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Replying to: djm2 (May 25, 2009 6:34 am) By way of explanation, the engine of a motor vehicle consists of a collection of moving parts which require lubrication in order to keep working. Engine oil is pumped under pressure around the major bearings and allowed to lubricate other parts such as pistons and vales with a very thin film. These parts are in close proximity to the combustion chamber where air and fuel are burned. As the engine runs, some of this oil will find its way into the combustion chamber and be burned along with fuel, this is normal. The engine is designed to consume some engine oil as part of everyday operation.. The amount of oil consumed will vary depending on driving conditions and other factors including engine wear. "A maximum limit for oil consumption is one quart per 1200 miles of driving" If a vehicle consumes more oil than this under normal conditions, it is likely to require repairs. My Camry is using one quart per 1400 miles. Bob
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Replying to: bob255 (May 25, 2009 7:14 am) I can understand your disappointment with this vehicle. ------ Do you have an extended warranty on this vehicle? I have a 6 year 100,000 mile "top of the line Toyota warranty" on my V6 Camry. ---- Recently, my dealer replaced an exterior oil line under this extended warranty at about 46,000 miles. ------ If you intend to keep this vehicle, I would put a Toyota extended warranty on this vehicle for the maximum number of years & mileage. This oil problem is going to be a major problem as the mileage increases. ---- The extended warranty was $1600.00 at the time of the vehicle purchase. The oil line replacement was a $260.00 repair, and the warranty covered it! I am sure that before I reach 100,000 miles I will have additional repairs, so as such, I expect to break even with the cost of the warranty! Best regards. -------------- Dwayne
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I have 53000 on my 2007 Camry and I've experienced hesitation when I accellerate since I purchased the car in Nov. 06. I had the injectors cleaned at 30K miles and it seamed to clear it up some, but it came back after a short time. Has anyone been able to correct the problem?
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Replying to: wmelilli (Jul 10, 2009 6:44 am) Google for: wwest abolition hesitation dfg |
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