Sludge maker?

[wbwanzer]

I used to read this forum frequently, but I have not been around for a while. My question is, are Toyota 2.4 motors considered sludge makers? I'm considering a new Scion tc in the next few months, and it uses the Camry 2.4 motor. I usually change oil and filter between 3 and 4 thousand miles, using full synthetic at least half of the time. Will I be OK with this motor on this regimine?

Thanks for your help.

 

[nyr197]

I own a tC.

The toyota 2.4l 2az-fe is NOT a sludge monster.
I'm in the same boat, I change my oil about 4k with synthetic like Pennzoil Platinum - Not because I'm afraid of sludge, but because I enjoy doing the changes, and I have the BITOG-itch.

By the way, the tC 2006+ calls for 5w-20.

 

[wbwanzer]

Thanks. I did not know about 5W-20 in the Scion; been using it in my '03 Accord 2.4.

 

[nyr197]

Check out scionlife.com

Good information there, as well as good people.

 

[wbwanzer]

Thanks again!

 

[nyr197]

No problem, welcome to the board!