Oil Consumption Poll
#46
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Just acquired a 2011 AWD 1 month ago. Just before the dealers 30 day warranty expired I pulled the dip stick. More than halfway down, only 650 miles elapsed on the odometer. Thankfully the dealer is standing behind the sale, more so than I could have asked for. Corp Lexus is apparently going to split the repair cost with the dealer. I am very fortunate.
Cheers.
Cheers.
#47
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Just acquired a 2011 AWD 1 month ago. Just before the dealers 30 day warranty expired I pulled the dip stick. More than halfway down, only 650 miles elapsed on the odometer. Thankfully the dealer is standing behind the sale, more so than I could have asked for. Corp Lexus is apparently going to split the repair cost with the dealer. I am very fortunate.
Cheers.
Cheers.
#48
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To answer some questions posed re: my new 2011 with oil consumption issues.
- I didnt get a light with the dipstick 1/2 way down... I assume the full-low range on the stick is a total of 1 quart, so I was 1/2 quart down after 600 or 700 miles,
- I dont know what the details of the 'repair' will be yet, I just got word at 5:30 on Friday that a repair was authorized. Im guessing its rings, but will be looking for details Monday.
Cheers.
- I didnt get a light with the dipstick 1/2 way down... I assume the full-low range on the stick is a total of 1 quart, so I was 1/2 quart down after 600 or 700 miles,
- I dont know what the details of the 'repair' will be yet, I just got word at 5:30 on Friday that a repair was authorized. Im guessing its rings, but will be looking for details Monday.
Cheers.
#49
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
To answer some questions posed re: my new 2011 with oil consumption issues.
- I didnt get a light with the dipstick 1/2 way down... I assume the full-low range on the stick is a total of 1 quart, so I was 1/2 quart down after 600 or 700 miles,
- I dont know what the details of the 'repair' will be yet, I just got word at 5:30 on Friday that a repair was authorized. Im guessing its rings, but will be looking for details Monday.
Cheers.
- I didnt get a light with the dipstick 1/2 way down... I assume the full-low range on the stick is a total of 1 quart, so I was 1/2 quart down after 600 or 700 miles,
- I dont know what the details of the 'repair' will be yet, I just got word at 5:30 on Friday that a repair was authorized. Im guessing its rings, but will be looking for details Monday.
Cheers.
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#52
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2009 awd
2009 awd current 264,500 smiles. 1 qt per 800 miles. I use Walmart 0-20w synthetic, the cheapest one, $14 for 5qt. Car still runs great. I change oil every 10,000 at Toyota dealer.
#53
current mileage: 64500
Oil Brand and viscosity:Mobil 1, 0W-20
rate of consumption in your OCI: negligible if any at 5K miles following oil change
'11 LS 460
I change the oil myself at about every 5k miles or once per year. I use Mobil 1, 0W-20 (about $28 per 6 pack at Costco when on sale).
Oil Brand and viscosity:Mobil 1, 0W-20
rate of consumption in your OCI: negligible if any at 5K miles following oil change
'11 LS 460
I change the oil myself at about every 5k miles or once per year. I use Mobil 1, 0W-20 (about $28 per 6 pack at Costco when on sale).
Last edited by jud149; 09-16-19 at 08:23 AM.
#54
year: 2011
current mileage: 109,000 miles
Oil Brand and viscosity: Mobil 1 Synthetic
rate of consumption in your OCI: none
current mileage: 109,000 miles
Oil Brand and viscosity: Mobil 1 Synthetic
rate of consumption in your OCI: none
#58
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I agree. I recently used Cataclean and found it works very well for my car. Very surprising, I definitely felt the power increased and much smoother for driving. I may try it again in a few months. I assume for such a high mileage and long history of oil burning, many parts must be dirty. The Cataclean may help to clean some of the dirty staff (CO2).
#59
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Chances are if you car is a 2007-2009 and if the valve spring recall was done incorrectly, you have oil consumption. Other than that, these engines do not burn oil. I’d be curious to see a poll showing all of those who are experiencing oil consumption have also had that recall done. To me, that’s a more informative poll.
#60
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I had the recall done and it was consuming oil. Then I replaced the pcv valve. The consumption was greatly reduced.