i would remain parked for a while and see if any of it is leaking out.
synthetic would actually consume more if theres a leak because the particles are smaller. try switching to 5w-20.My 2009 Toyota Corolla has an oil consumption problem that Toyota refused to remedy. Last April, I noticed a grinding noise and had gotten the oil changed 4800 miles earlier. I looked at my dip stick and it was totally dry. Since then I have been getting oil consumption tests every 1000 miles which really doesn't prove anything, especially when Toyota over fills! I contacted the Gulf Coast region District Manager and was told they can't do anything unless the car consumes more then 1.1 quarts in 600 miles. That means everytime I fill up with gas, I would need to put in 1/2 quart ...THEY CONSIDER THIS NORMAL!!! I am taking action through the State DMV but don't know if I have any leverage since it states the above consumption in the owner's manual!
The ECM has been reflashed and I have changed to synthetic oil but still no results. Does anyone know what I can do to either fix the problem or how to get any results from Toyota? I can't believe Toyota will not stand behind their product!
Uhhh... 0w20 and 5w20 are both the same weight...20....the 0w20 has additives that allow it to flow slightly better at a given lower temperature, & I do mean slightly, insomuch that one could barely tell by the specifications on paper....What weight of oil are you using?....people were saying when they were using 0w-20 that their engine was consuming oil but when they switched to 5w-20, the consumption stopped
First of all let me :welcome: you to TN. I haven't heard of any issues once people had the reflash done. I would try 0W-30 or 5W-30 just to check the result. Have you looked at your plugs to see if they look normal? Keep pushing your dealer too, my 09 Corolla S has never used any oil & never had the reflash done either.My 2009 Toyota Corolla has an oil consumption problem that Toyota refused to remedy. Last April, I noticed a grinding noise and had gotten the oil changed 4800 miles earlier. I looked at my dip stick and it was totally dry. Since then I have been getting oil consumption tests every 1000 miles which really doesn't prove anything, especially when Toyota over fills! I contacted the Gulf Coast region District Manager and was told they can't do anything unless the car consumes more then 1.1 quarts in 600 miles. That means everytime I fill up with gas, I would need to put in 1/2 quart ...THEY CONSIDER THIS NORMAL!!! I am taking action through the State DMV but don't know if I have any leverage since it states the above consumption in the owner's manual!
The ECM has been reflashed and I have changed to synthetic oil but still no results. Does anyone know what I can do to either fix the problem or how to get any results from Toyota? I can't believe Toyota will not stand behind their product!
Sorry to hear about all the issues, my 09 S has been great. Most of use have had very good results with our Corollas but there will always be the exception to the rule with every manufacturer. Just remember that if you have a bad experience with any other brand down the line. You can see people saying the same thing as you on any forum when jumping ship.Thanks everyone for your input and I have taken a lot of the advice but the car still burns oil. I can honestly say that Toyota doesn't stand by their products. I have done everything, even taking Toyota to small claims court about the oil consumption problem and no positive results. Right after 36K miles, my auto door locks broke, and the A/C fan broke. I got the A/C fixed and less than a year later it is broken again which makes me believe there is a larger issue. Just problem after problem. My friend just traded in his Scion because the dealership wanted to charge him 3500.00 for an electrical issue that wasn't covered under warrenty. He traded it in for a Kia, and I plan to do the same. GOOD BYE TO TOYOTA FOREVER!
synthetic would actually consume more if theres a leak because the particles are smaller. QUOTE]
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wow...just wow!