Update from Jan 10, 2010 : I had some improvement in oil useage with the Marvel Mystery Oil both in the crankcase 1 quart out of 4 , a top cleaning with Marvel, and Shell Rotella T. The oil filter bypass valve opens so at least oil is flowing throughout the engine, but it is unfiltered oil with sludge particles in it. Once the bolt and filter are back in you just need to put in the new oil. I couldn't believe the oil stick was completely dry until I read all the complaints. Our Corolla has never seen a Toyota dealership since it left the showroom.
Consider one of the oils below instead! Youcan then see the extra fuse box. Stop beating up on the car. With the oil drained from the sump, plug still removed, I positioned the pistons all half way up in the cylinders and poured some of the chem dip into each spark plug hole overnight, some rocking of the crank. If your Corolla is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Corolla. Until it started burning oil faster then on open pit of flames.
Park car on a flat surface. You now know the capacity. Industry standard is 1 quart every 1,000 miles, above that, you need engine repair. Petroleum oils come from the ground and are a hodgepodge of molecule sizes, with some being very small, others large and everywhere in-between. I have never changed a spark plug in it yet! Pay what dealers pay by using this option! Chances are, you have issues with the oil delivery system and the engine is on its way out. Pour entire bottle in the gas tank about every 4,000 miles to clean out the fuel injection or carburetor and lines.
All the smart buyers go with this. You can fix trans, or get a used one and install, it will be cheaper than a rebuild or new one. It's such a pain in the butt. I drive in high desert climate elevation 2400 ft. Thinking of using the restore additive. It doesnt smoke much at all. Ive noticed on 1st gen 1zz's the problem is not as bad.
Replace the washer on the bolt with the new one purchased and place on the side to be reinstalled later on. This helps to secure it in place. Grasp the headlamp electrical connector socket with wires coming out of it and disconnect it by pulling straight back. So far in 1100 miles I've used a pint or so which is respectable. These are both safety issues. I bought it used 95K miles.
But does ok on cheap oil gets 29 to 30 mph yet. A week later i had to another quart of oil! If not then it may take longer. The issue with this vintage of engine is not engine wear, that pour in oil additives attempt to address , but the oil holes in the piston becoming plugged up with petroleum oil sludge, varnish and carbon. Check the oil level and add as necessary to reach the full mark. Open up the hood, and go in behind the fixture where the light is located. A lot of places dealerships, gas stations etc tend to over torque the filter and drain bolt. So i added half a quart of the leftover oil from the jug.
There was a legend to show whichone was the radio fuse also the cig. If you see that, it's oil burning. I should've got the seat blessed and the car body repaired. I change my plugs often around 20K but they don't have any dark coloration about them, though they do foul up quickly. Then click Checkout after you've added your last item to the cart.
Pepboys said that'll harm the fuel pump and that the manufacturer recommends 10W30 when above freezing otherwise 5W30. This means placing some oil into the filter itself prior to installing it and allow the filter to suck it up. You … will then see a spring clip secured by a 1 Phillips head screw. So the spring that seperates your oil rings gets gummed up causing the two rings to stick together allowing oil to slip past into the cylinder and burn off. Considering the problems Toyota has had with their engines using petroleum oils, I think it very likely this is why all new Toyota engines now come from the factory filled with synthetic oils. Up to 15,000 miles or 1-yr with severe service. I told him to put in 4.
I also used a can of the seafoam cleaner and lub in the throttle body. If you are recieving a significant amount of blowby this can cause too much pressure in the crankcase. I was majorly disappointed to learn of this problem and that Toyota isn't stepping up to the plate, recalling these engines and rebuilding them at no charge. Guaranteed up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first, before needing to be changed. Alternatively unwedge the spring clip from the other end I had no luck unwedging, and it was easier to remove the screw. This time i could drive further but i took it to a recommended mechanic.
I still have another 5 quarts of this stuff so im gonna keep adding until i use it up or reach 5000 miles. Industry standard is 1 quart every 1,000 miles, above that, you need engine repair. When i filled it, I did put in some Engine Restore and Lubricant. The oil problem was not revealed to me. Check the oil level and add as necessary to top it off.