2000 Toyota celica burning oil

[andaheart]

Ive got a 2000 toyota celica with about 280k on the odometer. OEM oil is 5w-30 but I've noticed some oil burn/blowby over the last few months, maybe 1qt per 3000miles. Any suggestions on an oil type/grade to slow oil consumption?

 

[lawman1909]

You could always step up to a 10w-30. A qt every 3K isnt bad. I would just add a qt every 3k. Find yourself some supertech 10w-30 synthetic and call it a day.

 

[andaheart]

Ive always run dino oil at 5k intervals. Is there a benefit to changing to syn now?

 

[HangFire]

Stick to 5w-30. You should be using any of the High Mileage oils: Quaker State Defy, Valvoline Maxlife, Pennzoil High Mileage, Mobil Super High Mileage, etc., in no particular order.

 

[EdwardC]

Have you checked or replaced the PCV valve lately? Worth checking out if not, can cause consumption.

 

[Bud_One]

Originally Posted By: EdwardC

Have you checked or replaced the PCV valve lately? Worth checking out if not, can cause consumption.

This ... +1

 

[barkingspider]

Unfortunately, the Toyotas around that 98-02 have a rep of oil consumption, but 1at whey 3k Miles on a motor that has 280k miles is really good. I would try rotella 10w30 semi syn, or any brand 10w30. Make sure u replace the pcv valve. Good luck

 

[Bandito440]

Originally Posted By: EdwardC

Have you checked or replaced the PCV valve lately? Worth checking out if not, can cause consumption.

This. Switch to Maxlife 5w-30. Move on to Maxlife 10w-40 if you want further improvement.

 

[skyactiv]

You need to read this: Celica oil consumption

 

[OneEyeJack]

PCV -change it even if the old one looks okay and rattles. valve seals -get a quote oil control rings -test it, not that you'll do anything but it's good to know. Go slow. You really don't have much of a problem so there's no rush.

 

[901Memphis]

1 quart in 3,000 miles isn't bad. I would stick with a 5w30, but move up to a high mileage oil like Maxlife, Defy, Pennzoil HM or Mobil Super

 

[teddyboy]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis

1 quart in 3,000 miles isn't bad.

+1 My 97 Camry (4 cyl 5SFE engine) has 276K miles and uses oil at about the same rate. I add about 1/2 qt every 1500 miles or so and feel good about the consumption.

 

[lawman1909]

No, but supertech synthetic is something like $3.50 a bottle so it isn't going to break the bank. Plus it will refresh your oil better than just a bottle of dino. But with the amount of miles that celica has, it wont make a difference.

 

[KitaCam]

Originally Posted By: teddyboy

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis

1 quart in 3,000 miles isn't bad.

+1 My 97 Camry (4 cyl 5SFE engine) has 276K miles and uses oil at about the same rate. I add about 1/2 qt every 1500 miles or so and feel good about the consumption.

Yes...1qt/3k miles does not qualify as "burning oil"....especially @ 280k+ miles

 

[virginoil]

Originally Posted By: KitaCam

Originally Posted By: teddyboy

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis

1 quart in 3,000 miles isn't bad.

+1 My 97 Camry (4 cyl 5SFE engine) has 276K miles and uses oil at about the same rate. I add about 1/2 qt every 1500 miles or so and feel good about the consumption.

Yes...1qt/3k miles does not qualify as "burning oil"....especially @ 280k+ miles

Yous last sentence is good and summarizes well the solution and situation in hand. Too many jump in and diagnose a problem when there is no problem of course although this is usually done with the best of intentions which is commended.