Corolla oil consumption?

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Thu 9 Feb 2006 10:37
Corolla oil consumption? - Dynarod
In "the Back Room" section, the 2002 Corolla is mentioned as having high oil consumption after 40,000 miles. Has anyone experience of this/how can it be prevented/would it be a warranty item?So far (33,000 miles) my Corolla verso hasn't used a drop.
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Thu 9 Feb 2006 11:03
Corolla oil consumption? - Roberson
"Would it be a warranty item?"

Probably not. From what I?ve learned here in the backroom, when other people have complained to a dealer about oil consumption (in this case VAG engines) they were simply told that it is normal.....all engines consume oil......and if its not over XXX miles to the litre, we wont even investigate it. I'm not saying they will, but Toyota are likely to say the same thing "because engines are supposed to use oil" or words to that effect.


In any case, I?m sure this is a worse case scenario (600 miles to the litre) and has only happened on a handful of occasions, so don't worry about it for now.

Someone with a bit more knowledge should be able to expand on this with more certainty!
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Thu 9 Feb 2006 12:49
Corolla oil consumption? - Chris S
Won't burning oil affect the catalytic converter and emissions? In this case it will be a warranty matter.
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Thu 9 Feb 2006 12:52
Corolla oil consumption? - Dynarod
Roberson, thanks for yr reply (that's one door shut then!). I forgot to mention I've a 1.8 vvt-i (petrol engine) - if that helps pin down anyone's experience of high oil consumption.
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Thu 9 Feb 2006 14:38
Corolla oil consumption? - arnold2
Well, my 1.4 vvti Corolla (old shape) went to 165, 000 miles, and used no oil apart from 10K changes !
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Thu 9 Feb 2006 18:29
Corolla oil consumption? - Roberson
Having said that, this may be of use to you:www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=38...8

Not the same car, i know, but maybe IF (and its a big if) your oil consumption rises, then they might consider a rebuild!
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Fri 10 Feb 2006 13:27
Corolla oil consumption? - Saltrampen
In "the Back Room" section, the 2002 Corolla is mentioned as
having high oil consumption after 40,000 miles. Has anyone experience of
this/how can it be prevented/would it be a warranty item?So far
(33,000 miles) my Corolla verso hasn't used a drop.


I have read on other sites that if the VVT-i engine is not worked to high revs (4000) occasionally then there can be problems with oil residue on bores and valves leading to high oil consumption, I think if you search the net you may find this reference.

Other Corolla reviews on the net have mentioned Toyota replacing some engines due to high oil consumption (under warranty).

My old Toyota only used to starting consuming oil normally a few weeks before the service was due.
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