Why does my 2007 Toyota Camry burn oil?
The problem: In certain Toyota cars and SUVs, the engine may consume excessive oil due to faulty pistons and piston rings. Vehicles affected by service bulletin: 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Can bad valves cause oil consumption?
Excessive oil consumption and leak A bad PCV valve may have a leak, which will cause excessive oil consumption. In addition, you may also notice oil leaking through the seals and dripping on to the floor of your garage.
What kind of oil goes in 2007 Toyota Camry?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 0W-20, 5W-20 (All TEMPS) SAE 0W-20 is preferred. |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
Is there a recall on Toyota Camry excessive oil consumption?
For passed five years, spend a lot of money on engine oil, it very annoying. I have a coworker she have a 07 Camry too, also complains the excessive oil consumption and have the same problems as my car. and We do not get any notice on the recall on oil consumption, until recent I saw it on the web: it said the recall start on 2016.
Are there any problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry?
CarComplaints.com Notes: An increasing number of Toyotas are experiencing excessive oil consumption and the 2007 Camry seems to be leading the charge. Read more ยป
Is there a defect in the Toyota Camry engine?
Toyota has admitted on 2011 in its Technical Service Bulletin that the engine defect in my 2007 Toyota Camry exhibits excessive oil consumption due to the design defect of the 2AZ-FE engine. It requires a piston assembly change to minimize oil consumption however the Toyota dealership refuses to repair it at their own cost.
What kind of oil does a Toyota Camry use?
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. The TSB instructs the dealer (on the exact procedure that must be taken) to document how much oil is being used.