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Originally Posted by BMR
Ah, thanks. That's much clearer. I didn't know synth oil burned white; good to know, thanks!
Yeah, it doesn't sound like you've got a coolant leak. Are there any oil passages thru the head gasket to deliver oil to the valve train???
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Yes, the head gasket seals oil passages. I'll see if I can find a picture. There is one set between each cylinder pair, right next to the head bolt holes.
It also encompasses the big oil drain triangle back down the block.
Unfortunately the chances of breaching that seal and nothing else are, well, disappointingly low.
I wonder if my problem is related to the notorious sludge issue. I think I will have my dealer take a look at it. The engine is from the date range Toyota publishes.
