99 I4 Camry Consuming Oil

[Benny John]

I have a 99 I4 Camry with 158K miles that uses about 2/3 quart of oil in 3000 miles. I notice a slight puff of white smoke in the mornings at start up. Guessing the valve seals are starting to wear.

Would you add oil and extend the OCI or change the oil at 3000 miles?

I use whatever 5W30 oil is on sale and puralator filters. Just finished my Pennzoil stash and working on Peak oil from recent sales.

Thanks

 

[addyguy]

Not too bad for consumption. Just top-off and go 5k miles....

 

[bepperb]

If it were mine, I'd probably switch to a high mileage oil, go 5000 mile OCI's and keep an eye on it and top it up every 1000 miles or so.

Kinda a DIY or 1000 dollar private mechanic job if it really bothers you or gets worse, probably not huring anything now though. Depends on the condition of the car and what you want to put in/get out of it.

 

[tomcat27]

Originally Posted By: bepperb
If it were mine, I'd probably switch to a high mileage oil, go 5000 mile OCI's and keep an eye on it and top it up every 1000 miles or so.

Kinda a DIY or 1000 dollar private mechanic job if it really bothers you or gets worse, probably not huring anything now though. Depends on the condition of the car and what you want to put in/get out of it.


+1: HM after you're thru with your peak stash. then maybe replace seals if ur bored

 

[Benny John]

Thanks for the advise, I have been eyeing the Maxlife at WM. Will give it a try.