I’ve got a 2005 Toyota Camry 2.4l 4 cylinder that burns a lot of oil. This seems to be a common thing with these because of the pistons oil holes getting clogged. bought the car with 228k miles now it has 256k. Runs great except it burns oil. Opened the oil cap whille it was running and a lot of air…

I would also add that you should change your pcv valve.

changed the pcv about a year ago. the exhaust is definitely coated in oil so might do that again. thanks

[image] patrickconlin4455_193034: the exhaust is definitely coated in oil You need to be prepared for the probable need to replace the catalytic converter in the near future.

[image] patrickconlin4455_193034: using the cars suggested oil 5w-30 Try 10w30, with 250K miles on the engine, all the clearances are greater then when new and the 5w30 was recommended, if the 10w30 slows it down, but still burning some, add 10w40 when topping it off to see what happens… You …

[image] patrickconlin4455_193034: Smokes when started and smells like oil. [image] patrickconlin4455_193034: the exhaust is definitely coated in oil Are you leaking a lot of oil?

yes about a quart per 300 miles

2005 Camry burning oil

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Tester March 4, 2025, 8:46pm 20

Why substitute 5w 30 with 10w 30?

It’s still 30 weight oil when the engine gets up to temperature so the engine is going still burn oil at the same rate.

Tester

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