5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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I just recently purchased an 07 Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE engine. I looked at the dipstick over the weekend and was surprised to see it was a quart low. I asked a friend about this and he informed me that Toyota engines are notorious for burning oil. Is this true? I previously owned a 94 Camry V6 that did not have this problem. Also, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening, or slow down the burning.
I just recently purchased an 07 Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE engine. I looked at the dipstick over the weekend and was surprised to see it was a quart low. I asked a friend about this and he informed me that Toyota engines are notorious for burning oil. Is this true? I previously owned a 94 Camry V6 that did not have this problem. Also, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening, or slow down the burning.
The world is full of them, uninformed friends and mechanics.......
The world is full of them, uninformed friends and mechanics.......
That's very helpful Shakespeare. For what it's worth I have heard the same thing and oil burning is normal according to Toyota. My 2006 4 banger even states in the manual how it is normal for cars to burn oil. I don't buy their explanation.
Since you recently purchased this car do an oil change (Mobile One will burn less oil) and track how much oil it burns every 3K miles.
Last edited by johnfrisco; 12-28-2009 at 07:11 PM.
Thanks johnfrisco, my sentiment exactly! I will have to look into tracking how much oil the engine burns, Unfortunately, I am not sure what to add, if the previous owner switched to synthetic or not. Guess i will have to see when the Maintanence required light comes on. Do you know if the dealer uses Mobile One?
Thanks johnfrisco, my sentiment exactly! I will have to look into tracking how much oil the engine burns, Unfortunately, I am not sure what to add, if the previous owner switched to synthetic or not. Guess i will have to see when the Maintanence required light comes on. Do you know if the dealer uses Mobile One?
The dealer does not use Mobile One or any other synthetic oil unless you request it and then you pay a lot more for it.
I just recently purchased an 07 Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE engine. I looked at the dipstick over the weekend and was surprised to see it was a quart low. I asked a friend about this and he informed me that Toyota engines are notorious for burning oil. Is this true? I previously owned a 94 Camry V6 that did not have this problem. Also, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening, or slow down the burning.
I just recently purchased an 07 Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE engine. I looked at the dipstick over the weekend and was surprised to see it was a quart low. I asked a friend about this and he informed me that Toyota engines are notorious for burning oil. Is this true? I previously owned a 94 Camry V6 that did not have this problem. Also, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening, or slow down the burning.
My 07 Camry 4 cyl. loses oil like crazy too. After taking it to a dealer every 1000 miles to have the oil level checked for about a year and a half, they determined it was normal, because the user manual also states that it is normal for it to lose 1.1 qt. per 600 miles. I, however, say it's absolutely crazy. The oil change interval on Camrys is 5 months or 5000 miles. Geesh, my engine would be bone dry after 5000 miles.
Do a google search on '07 camry oil consumption' and you'll see plenty of complaints on the same issue.
Every engine, old or new, will burn some oil however in my experience with my Camry, the 3.5L V6 burns close to zero oil.
My car has nearly 90000KM on it and I have NEVER EVER had to top up the oil.
In the family we have a 2008 Benz ML320 CDI which uses a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel. Now THAT is an oil burner. I simply buy a whole box of the Benz-recommended 5W-40 Mobil One stuff and basically every 2-3 months I have to add between 1 and 2 quarts. According to my trusty mechanic, dealer service rep and a Benz forum I frequent, this is all normal.
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My 2001 Mazda Miata with 150 000 miles on it also burns zero, or close to zero. What i put in, also comes out 3500 miles later. The dipstick, every time i check, shows full. Amazingly well built little cars. i must add. I don't have a problem with engines using a bit oil, but what my Camry does is insane. And Toyota considers that normal....:S
What page in the owners manual does it say that a quart of oil every 2,000 miles is normal?
With my previous RX8 the owner's manual actually stated in bold lettering that for every 2,000 miles 1 quart of oil would be burned. It was exactly correct as I had to put in 1 quart every 2,000 miles. That is how a rotary engine is suppose to work. It actually sprays the oil onto the Apex seals in the rotar houseing to lubricate them. That oil then gets burned off every time the rotar goes around.
My 2009 Camry V6 does not burn oil at all and is never low in between the 5,000 mile oil changes. If it were, I would be making a big fit about it at the dealership until Toyota did something about it as it is not suppose to burn oil that fast.
The cost cutting took effect and the precision went out the window. The V6 also piston-slaps, even in a new Lexus on a dealer lot. Well, make that three.
Toyota had to state that it's normal to use 1 quart every 600 miles. What a joke.
No, you can't slow it down, it's a feature. Really!
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Originally Posted by BlackShadowXLE
I just recently purchased an 07 Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE engine. I looked at the dipstick over the weekend and was surprised to see it was a quart low. I asked a friend about this and he informed me that Toyota engines are notorious for burning oil. Is this true? I previously owned a 94 Camry V6 that did not have this problem. Also, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening, or slow down the burning.
How many of you with oil burning problems are using a thinner oil? Anything below 5W30 would be like putting WD-40 into your engine. Hell, even 5w30 I think is too thin.
Going back to my RX8 comparison, the United States market has THE highest number of engine failures for RX8s. Now why would that be the case? The RX8's sold in the rest of the world use the same exact engine, so why don't they fail just as often as in the United States? That is because of the type of oil Mazda uses in the USA to get past EPA regulations and raise the fuel economy. In the United States Mazda uses 5w30 while in the rest of the world Mazda uses 10w30 for the RX8.
If anyone with oil burning problems is using a grade of oil less than 5w30, try going back to the factory oil weight. If that doesn't work then the damage may already be too much.
Going back to my RX8 comparison, the United States market has THE highest number of engine failures for RX8s. Now why would that be the case? The RX8's sold in the rest of the world use the same exact engine, so why don't they fail just as often as in the United States? That is because of the type of oil Mazda uses in the USA to get past EPA regulations and raise the fuel economy. In the United States Mazda uses 5w30 while in the rest of the world Mazda uses 10w30 for the RX8.
The engine on a friend of mine's 2004 RX8 is also toast. Loss of compression.
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Originally Posted by Chris311
If anyone with oil burning problems is using a grade of oil less than 5w30, try going back to the factory oil weight. If that doesn't work then the damage may already be too much.
I actually tried using 10w-30 in my Camry once, but that did nothing.
The engine on a friend of mine's 2004 RX8 is also toast. Loss of compression.
That sucks. I had the same thing with mine. I bought it used in 2007 and just a few months later I was already having to replace the engine. While it was covered by warranty and was completely free, the pain of having no car for 3 weeks sucked. I also had a loss of compression after the Apec seal in the second rotor housing blew.
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Toyota Engine Oil Burning?
According to my trusty mechanic, dealer service rep and a Benz forum I frequent, this is all normal. 
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