Do Toyota service centers perform excessive oil consumption tests?
As a reminder this blog is informational only, our service centers do NOT perform Excessive Oil Consumption Tests. In 2011, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin T-SB-0094-11 that acknowledged excessive oil consumption in the following vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2011:
Why is my Toyota 2AZ-FE oil consuming so much?
In 2011, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin T-SB-0094-11 that acknowledged excessive oil consumption in the following vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2011: The problem was said to be related to defective parts in the 2AZ-FE engine that all of the above vehicles share.
Is my Toyota Camry going through oil?
This article applies to the Toyota Camry 4th, 5th, and 6th generation (1997-Present). Automobiles and motor oils have come a long way. Modern automobile engines are designed with computers and software, which are manufactured the same way. Things do happen though, so your trusty Camry may be going through oil.
Does the Toyota Camry have a TSB?
If your Camry is covered by the TSB, they will remove and replace the pistons as well as rings along with associated components. If your Camry is a a 2007-2011 model, oil consumption with the 2AZ-FE Engine is a known issue. Toyota has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (T-SB-0094-11) for these cars.