This is a very common problem with the 2.4 Toyota engine. It's a piston ring issue and it's not possible to predict the oil usage as every engine with the problem is different. I'd suggest you bring 4-5 qts of oil with you and check the level often.
Oil Consumption Highway Driving
I bought 2008 Toyota RAV4 imited 2.4 4WD with 97k miles on the clock
Things I changed:
Michelin tires
Rotors and brake pads
Muffler
PCV valve
Engine Full Synthetic oil 0W20 either Mobil1, Valvoline or Kirkland
ATF Valvoline Maxlife drain refill
Air filter
Spark plugs iridium laser
No other major known issues
Not sure if it has the original water pump
I have driven the car for about 13k in the past two years and all I can say it drives amazing except for oil consumption at a rate of 1 quart every 600-700 mainly city driving and occasionally on highway.
Now my question is: I'd love to go for a long road trip roughly 700 miles one way that involves highway driving at sustained speed of 60 MPH. If you have experience with 2AZ-FE oil burner engine, how much oil did your RAV4 consume for that speed and distance?
Any input is highly appreciated
Things I changed:
Michelin tires
Rotors and brake pads
Muffler
PCV valve
Engine Full Synthetic oil 0W20 either Mobil1, Valvoline or Kirkland
ATF Valvoline Maxlife drain refill
Air filter
Spark plugs iridium laser
No other major known issues
Not sure if it has the original water pump
I have driven the car for about 13k in the past two years and all I can say it drives amazing except for oil consumption at a rate of 1 quart every 600-700 mainly city driving and occasionally on highway.
Now my question is: I'd love to go for a long road trip roughly 700 miles one way that involves highway driving at sustained speed of 60 MPH. If you have experience with 2AZ-FE oil burner engine, how much oil did your RAV4 consume for that speed and distance?
Any input is highly appreciated
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I will for sure keep an oil jug in the trunk; however, it would crazy to stop every 100 or 200 miles and wait for oil to get oil pan and check the dipstick...etcThis is a very common problem with the 2.4 Toyota engine. It's a piston ring issue and it's not possible to predict the oil usage as every engine with the problem is different. I'd suggest you bring 4-5 qts of oil with you and check the level often.
There should be an average and that's what I'm trying to find out
Sure there's an average. Usage could be 1qt every 100 miles, or it could be 1qt every 1000 miles. If yours is 600-700 miles, check it at say, the first gas fillup and see what it is. Then go from there. Sometimes cars with this issue could use more oil on a long trip. You'll have to find that out.I will for sure keep an oil jug in the trunk; however, it would crazy to stop every 100 or 200 miles and wait for oil to get oil pan and check the dipstick...etc
There should be an average and that's what I'm trying to find out
No need to take a long time to check it, just shut it off on a level area and let it sit for 3 minutes or so and check it.
I don't believe that 0-20w oil is recommended for that engine. Likely its viscosity is thinner than what is recommended (should be stamped on the oil filler cap) and using thinner oil will result in increased oil consumption.
But oil filler cap print is 0W20 + 5W20 and so does the manual. I heard and read going heavier will negatively affect the VVTI and oil flow. I live in Canada where cold is bitter and turn oil into concrete in winter seasonI don't believe that 0-20w oil is recommended for that engine. Likely its viscosity is thinner than what is recommended (should be stamped on the oil filler cap) and using thinner oil will result in increased oil consumption.
I agree I should figure out the rate of consumption myself. I heard synthetic oil expand when heated so I would have inaccurate dip stick reading if I wait 5 minutes only. That is why it's recommended to check oil level in the morning, what do you think?Sure there's an average. Usage could be 1qt every 100 miles, or it could be 1qt every 1000 miles. If yours is 600-700 miles, check it at say, the first gas fillup and see what it is. Then go from there. Sometimes cars with this issue could use more oil on a long trip. You'll have to find that out.
No need to take a long time to check it, just shut it off on a level area and let it sit for 3 minutes or so and check it.
Interesting about oil viscosity a stamped on your oil filler cap - using what you are using then is good. Your suggestion for measuring oil level first thing in the morning is the most accurate and easiest since it isn't necessary to wipe the dipstick when first pulling it out. But as a general rule what ravenuer suggests is fine.
I don't think the temperature of the oil is all that important in your situation. But say you check the oil only when it's warm, then the oil level would be the same, minus whatever the engine burns. Hope that makes sense to you!I agree I should figure out the rate of consumption myself. I heard synthetic oil expand when heated so I would have inaccurate dip stick reading if I wait 5 minutes only. That is why it's recommended to check oil level in the morning, what do you think?
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