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#86 of 119 Re: Oil consumption xB2 2008 [just4fun2] by isiso11

Dec 15, 2011 (9:39 pm)

Replying to: just4fun2 (Dec 15, 2011 7:33 pm)
My XB was in the shop at Toyota when they were trying to make sure it was not leaking oil....when they found that it was not leaking obviously burning it....they told me to call Scion headquarters. I called to tell them of all my problems with this car which started with an airbag problem (was under warranty at time) but would have cost $1,200), then the electronic steering went ($750) , then oil light went on and had next to no oil in it 1,000 miles before next oil change was due! While I was on the phone with Scion they told me of the ignition coil recall so Toyota service department fixed it while my car was still there...that was 3 weeks ago...but I did finally receive that recall letter yesterday 12-14-11. Guess I was one of the first to have that fixed. But that is peanut's next to this oil burning issue.....Toyota made me drive 1,000 miles then measured my oil ...they said it was burning half a quart about every 1,000 miles but said to call scion back to see if they would fix it under this good will thing the repair is 2,700 and basically includes rebuilding the engine! But guess what scion said it is not considered excessive!!! And they will not fix it! I am mortified! How can they sell these cars with out warning people that they will be burning oil at a certain point...it is completely preposterous!!! This is 2011 and it is not normal for new cars to burn oil! So we are now stuck checking oil every week and adding about 2 and a half quarts every 5,000 miles! Give me a freaken break! I cannot believe this and this means war to me! Toyota used to be a great company and make a great car but ...but NO more! I have over 2 years worth of payments on this car! Please call them and voice your complains for as long as it takes if everyone comes forward maybe something will be done! You can also call your local congressmens office , the attorney general, and consumer affairs.....we really need to fight this! I am not rich and cant afford to just run out and buy another car! Shame on Toyota...I will never but another one!

#87 of 119 Re: Scion Xb Engine Problems [hbgti1] by isiso11

Dec 16, 2011 (4:47 am)

Replying to: hbgti1 (Nov 30, 2011 2:53 pm)
1 quart of oil per 1,200 miles is insane and not normal!!!!!!!!!! This is 2011 for god sakes...how the hell can they get away with this utter bullshit! Shame on Toyota they have went totally down hill...I will never buy another one! My dad still has his 1979 Ford van with 400,000 miles on it and it does not burn that much oil ! Everyone with this problem needs to come forward and complain...make some calls....they cant ignore all of us. Its only a matter of time before someone forgets to add the oil every 1,200and blows their engine ! rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

#88 of 119 Re: Scion Xb Engine Problems [mrs2010] by isiso11

Dec 16, 2011 (4:55 am)

Replying to: mrs2010 (May 15, 2010 9:43 pm)
So what happened with the law suite ??....I am having this problem now and would like to battle Toyota! Cars should not burn oil in this day and age ! Toyota is on CRACK! I am furious!

#89 of 119 Re: Scion Xb Engine Problems [isiso11] by hbgti1

Jan 03, 2012 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: isiso11 (Dec 16, 2011 4:55 am)
I researched the oil consumption on the Internet further and found that Scion did release a TSB at the same time as Toyota. Scion TSB #SB002411 follows exactly word for word as the Toyota TSB (a few posts back) except it list the following Scion models: 07-09 TC and 08-09 xB.
 
If you Google "Toyota 2az oil consumption" you'll find several forums (some with 100's of posts) that discuss this issue. Unfortunately, from what I've gleaned from reading through all the posts, Toyota/Scion is sticking to their standard of 1quart burned/1200 miles within their 5yr/60k mile warranty period. Very few will hit this rate below 60k; it seems as though a majority of the higher oil burning engines are over 80k. Maybe if Toyota/Scion gets more pressure it will extend the coverage of this TSB to 7yr/100k (this sounds more fair to me).
 
I have about 8 months left until my warranty expires, so I'll be keeping a close eye on my dipstick. My current rate of oil consumption is 1qt/2000mi.
 
Hope this helps someone out there. Post any add'l info if found. Thanks

#90 of 119 Re: Scion Xb Engine Problems [hbgti1] by isiso11

Jan 14, 2012 (9:12 am)

Replying to: hbgti1 (Jan 03, 2012 8:07 pm)
My 2008 scion XB has 80k and I first noticed the problem around 70k. My solution has been to get my oil changed every 3,000 so I don't have to worry too much about it although I do check the oil every 300 miles another solution I was thinking of was to switch to a heavier oil instead of the recommended 0-20/5-20 I was thinking of switching to 5-30 at my next oil change and to see if that makes a difference. I still say Toyota should do something about this and as you say as more people get higher in miles and come out with this problem....maybe they will be forced to do something! My car also does not get as good gas mileage as it is supposed to. Shame on Toyota this will be my last! Switching to Hyundai they have much better warranties.

#91 of 119 oil has gas smell by xbme2

Jan 19, 2012 (12:48 pm)

ck'd oil in 08 xb (only 21,000 mi) after seeing this, smelled like gas...had it changed and next day had gas smell again! called service mgr, said its normal...just wondering, if anybody else is ckg theirs, if you touch oil on dipstick does it have gas smell? gotta admit, first time I've ever done it so I really don't know what it's suppose to smell like...and don't really trust Toyota now. TIA. (I change mine/3 mo)

#92 of 119 Oil has gas smell by isiso11

Jan 19, 2012 (2:20 pm)

That is funny about the gas smell because i thought the same thing.....I mentioned it to Toyota during one of my oil changes...they said they did not notice it! I did ask a friend though who knows cars and he said the oil smelled normal so maybe that is how it is supposed to smell or maybe we are on to something here! Gas in the oil would indicate a major engine problem....could it be that all these engines in all of the cars with the same motor are defective!

#93 of 119 Re: oil has gas smell [xbme2] by isiso11

Jan 19, 2012 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: xbme2 (Jan 19, 2012 12:48 pm)
That is funny about the gas smell because i thought the same thing.....I mentioned it to Toyota during one of my oil changes...they said they did not notice it! I did ask a friend though who knows cars and he said the oil smelled normal so maybe that is how it is supposed to smell or maybe we are on to something here! Gas in the oil would indicate a major engine problem....could it be that all these engines in all of the cars with the same motor are defective!

#94 of 119 Re: oil has gas smell [isiso11] by xbme2

Jan 20, 2012 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: isiso11 (Jan 19, 2012 2:20 pm)
I got copy of TSB from dealer and it says applies to cars BEFORE these vins:
 
xb: JTLKE50E#91077956
 
tc: JTKDE167#90286965
 
my xb vin is below number listed, Srv Mgr said extended warr will cover if I've kept up service.

#95 of 119 Re: Scion Xb Engine Problems [hbgti1] by surewd

Apr 09, 2012 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: hbgti1 (Jan 03, 2012 8:07 pm)
there is actually an issue with the oil and the engine and if you have it under your warrenty i would advise to get this taken care of right away as it can be extremely expensive to fix!!!! i get mines in the shop tomorrow and will be almost five days to correct.

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