Auto Service Issues: Excessive Oil Consumption

Let’s get one thing out of the way, we love Toyotas, okay? It’s our namesake, how could we not? But, we’re also not afraid to admit when Toyotas are a little on the problematic side (remember the Takata airbag recall?). Look, no car out there is immune to auto service issues happening. It’s all part of the technological process. Besides, if we didn’t have issues then what would happen to mechanics? Anyway, I digress.

A frequent problem that seems to plague used Toyotas from the 2010s is an over consumptions of motor oil. This is a serious issue and, if you’re an owner of one of these guzzling machines, you might be wondering why it’s happening and what you can do to solve the issue. Lucky for you, Toyota of Clermont is swooping in at just the right time! Check out our explainer on this auto service issue and what you can do about it.

What’s the Problem and How Do We Solve it?

So, it’s a well-known fact that your Clermont Toyota car uses motor oil. Right? We’re all in agreement? But, do you know why? Your car needs motor oil to lubricate its various parts to keep them operating correctly.

Now, your car will gradually consume the oil in your engine but typically it’s cycled through for miles and miles and it’s then flushed out and replaced after 5,000 to 10,000 miles. But, some problem cars have a particular auto service issue that burns off motor oil rather than cycling it through normally. Typically, this happens because of a faulty in the engine’s design and oil processing.

Delaying catching or fixing this issue can lead to a variety of other auto service issues like, namely, engine failure.

Here are a few symptoms to watch out for if you suspect your Clermont Toyota car might be burning oil in excess:

• Your oil change light/warning indicator comes on well before you expect it to. This light will typically come on once you hit 3,000 miles after a change and light reset. If it comes on sooner than this then you might be having a consumption issue.
• Odd noises coming from the engine are another indicator that something’s going wrong. This could be rattling, grinding, and other aggressive noises apart from the noises emitted during normal operation.
• A low dipstick reading will also indicate a loss in engine oil and a clear auto service issue.

This issue affected a variety of Toyota models from 2007 to 2011. If you still drive a vehicle like the Clermont Toyota Matrix, Camry, RAV4, or Solara, this auto service issue could be happening to you.

Quick fixes for the problem include frequently checking the oil level in your engine via the dipstick and, if necessary, adding more oil to the engine to compensate for what was lost.

If you notice this auto service issue happening to you, be sure to have it diagnosed immediately. Repairs can be expensive, but there’s always the option to trade in your ride and have someone else deal with the headache.

For more help, visit Toyota of Clermont at 16851 State Road 50.