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OT Mechanics, need help
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:04 pm
I own a 2008 Toyota RAV4 and I have read about a major issue with them being excessive oil usage. What problems can stem from this over time, is there anything I should do to help fight this? Honestly, any advice would be appreciated because when I tried to bring it to a shop, they wanted to take out my entire engine.
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Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:05 pm to xxKylexx
LMAO Just keep it topped up. Check it every so often.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:06 pm to xxKylexx
quote:The gay is strong in this car.
2008 Toyota RAV
Sell.
This post was edited on 12/7/15 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:07 pm to soccerfüt
Lol it's a hand me down but it's paid off so I'll have to deal
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:08 pm to xxKylexx
Oil usage is one of two things. Leak or bad rings causing you to burn oil.
A leak is much better of the two, even if a main seal, burning oil you need a rebuild so it's better to keep topping off.
A leak is much better of the two, even if a main seal, burning oil you need a rebuild so it's better to keep topping off.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:09 pm to Napoleon
Can you elaborate on the rings issue?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:13 pm to xxKylexx
quote:
The three main functions of piston rings in reciprocating engines are : Sealing the combustion chamber so that there is no transfer of gases from the combustion chamber to the crank. Supporting heat transfer from the piston to the cylinder wall. Regulating engine oil consumption.
If oil gets past the rings, it burns off.
Do you leave drops of oil or puddles on driveways?
Do you ever notice smoke from your exhaust pipe, especially at open throttle?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:15 pm to xxKylexx
Check it weekly
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:16 pm to Napoleon
No leaks or smoke
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:33 pm to xxKylexx
you need to make sure the rotator near the disc belt isn't pinching the D-line or that could be causing your issue. The only way the RAV4 would need a new engine was if the coil resonator had been ruptured or torn from the heat gauge manifold.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:46 pm to PocketAces
How do I check that? Is there a way to tell if that's the issue?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:51 pm to xxKylexx
he's trolling.
Leak, or engine burn, only two ways you get low on oil.
All engines will lose a little oil to burn, but generally less than a half quart per oil change.
I don't know how much you are losing. No leaks at all, not even a tiny valve cover gasket leak? Small leaks are common when engines get over 100k.
Leak, or engine burn, only two ways you get low on oil.
All engines will lose a little oil to burn, but generally less than a half quart per oil change.
I don't know how much you are losing. No leaks at all, not even a tiny valve cover gasket leak? Small leaks are common when engines get over 100k.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:52 pm to xxKylexx
Disregard his post 
How long has it done this?
How long has it done this?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:54 pm to xxKylexx
Check pcv system and keep an eye on the oil level otherwise the engine is coming out for a rebuild.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:54 pm to Old Sarge
Busted...good one guys 
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:00 pm to Old Sarge
Started today and it is over 100k
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:25 pm to xxKylexx
are you saying that your vehicle is losing oil?...if so, what exactly is going on?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:42 pm to xxKylexx
Do you smell burning oil when it has warmed up?
ETA clarity
ETA clarity
This post was edited on 12/7/15 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:44 pm to BiggerBear
No burning at all, sorry.
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