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I would start by checking the PCV system and make sure is working effectively.
Next on my list would be a compression test as well as making sure the owner is using the correct viscosity oil that is API and SAE approved.
And checking for severe leaks.
I have a Geo Prizm with 200k miles on it. It’s a Corolla in sissy clothes. It uses about two quarts between oil changes, but I’ll take it for the mileage. There are no obvious leaks? No puddles under the car? That is some extreme oil loss. I would definitely do the compression test as suggested if not.
Quoted From Beefy:
I have a Geo Prizm with 200k miles on it. It’s a Corolla in sissy clothes. It uses about two quarts between oil changes, but I’ll take it for the mileage. There are no obvious leaks? No puddles under the car? That is some extreme oil loss. I would definitely do the compression test as suggested if not.
that sounds like what is happening to his car . i’ll let him now thanks every one again
An older worn out engine will burn oil especially if you drive it at high speed for prolonged periods of time. If you burn more than a quart between oil changes this would indicate excessive consumption. The cause is most likely the piston rings especially since you mentioned that the cat has been replaced more than once, you can confirm this by doing a compression or better yet a leak down test here are some videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_tbksFYhl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgrfT0LFMhc
Now if you find you have excessive blow by I would recommend replacing the engine rather than trying to rebuild it as to rebuild an engine properly takes a lot more time and money to do successfully in my experience.
Quoted From EricTheCarGuy:
An older worn out engine will burn oil especially if you drive it at high speed for prolonged periods of time. If you burn more than a quart between oil changes this would indicate excessive consumption. The cause is most likely the piston rings especially since you mentioned that the cat has been replaced more than once, you can confirm this by doing a compression or better yet a leak down test here are some videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_tbksFYhl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgrfT0LFMhc
Now if you find you have excessive blow by I would recommend replacing the engine rather than trying to rebuild it as to rebuild an engine properly takes a lot more time and money to do successfully in my experience.
its been around 6 years ive worked in automotive parts and i kinda figured that told him drive it until it breaks lol if he’s willing to keep investing money into stuff that breaks . thanks again every one
i figure every one will love to hear what toyota had to say to my friend. they payed to have a compression and leak down test done the girl shows them the compression test info says we dont know where the oil is going but you need a engine duh lol my friend as well you did a leak down where is it leaking . oh that test doesnt show you that lol im thinking it doesnt huh then they say well we found a engine for 1800 and 2200 to install lol with 118000 i find one online at a closer auto yard 62000 for 1080 lol yay roseville toyota told them they wouldnt tell the trueth and when my friend said i bet its leaking into the exhuast the girl says yes im sure of it thats why the cats are going out wow you and your tech need retraining sad thing is i told them i would do the test but what ever waste money not my car lol
Not % sure but give the local Advance Auto Parts a call. They have remanufactured engines for some vehicles for around $3K and as it’s a reman it will be an engine with 0 miles on it at a used price. No guarantees though but it never hurts to give them a shout.
Quoted From triplextreme2:
hey thanks i didnt even think to tell them tha and i used to work in auto parts lol
No problem haha if they don’t have it in the computer at the store try to go on the online site and see if you can find it there. Also try jbap.com (jerry brown’s autparts) they’ve got a lot of parts for a lot of cars as they’re a salvage yard and they will ship the stuff to you I believe.
It pains me to read things like that as it just perpetuates the stereotype of the lazy mechanic that is only trying to take your money. If it were me I might be on the phone with Toyota proper to make them aware of the situation, if a tech can’t be bothered to perform a simple test that they’re being paid for they need to find a new line of work, perhaps something that involves the phrase, “do you want fries with that?”.
Quoted From EricTheCarGuy:
It pains me to read things like that as it just perpetuates the stereotype of the lazy mechanic that is only trying to take your money. If it were me I might be on the phone with Toyota proper to make them aware of the situation, if a tech can’t be bothered to perform a simple test that they’re being paid for they need to find a new line of work, perhaps something that involves the phrase, “do you want fries with that?”.
LOL @ “do you want fries with that?”
Quoted From EricTheCarGuy:
It pains me to read things like that as it just perpetuates the stereotype of the lazy mechanic that is only trying to take your money. If it were me I might be on the phone with Toyota proper to make them aware of the situation, if a tech can’t be bothered to perform a simple test that they’re being paid for they need to find a new line of work, perhaps something that involves the phrase, “do you want fries with that?”.
lol i know right eric i had to hold back when the woman service writer they had help them before lied to there face oh the test doesnt show where or tell us where the leak would be it just gives us the psi for the cylinders lol so he ask it was a leak down test and compression right she answered yes i can have the tech come explain no thanks bye bye future business
Unfortunately, I would rather go to the dentist than visit a car shop now days. Except for transmission and cooling systems. I found 2 great ones. I live in California and every time I walk into a shop and this is for real and it has happened 3X, they ask if I speak Spanish. I just walked out of the shop and told them, my car does not understand you.
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