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    Toyota RAV4 2006: High oil consumption test

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    I am currently experiencing a similar problem with my 2006 Toyota RAV4 as Jerry Hodges (Carsguide, Sept 9). Just prior to the 80,000 km service I also found that I was missing almost 3 litres of oil after I noticed the engine oil light briefly flick on. It too has no oil leaks; the motor runs fine and doesn't blow smoke. A Toyota dealer has serviced the car since new and there has never been any mention of excessive oil consumption to me, which I now find to be strange. The dealer is currently performing an oil consumption test on the car. The first check after traveling 1500 km found that a 600 ml top-up was required and two more checks are required. I have been told by a member of the service team that if the oil consumption test proves that the oil consumption is excessive then the motor would need to be pulled out and taken apart before any claim could be made to Toyota. If no actual manufacturing fault were found then I would be expected to pay the cost of repairs, which could be in the vicinity of $8000 dollars. I previously owned a Honda CRV that had done 170,000 km when I sold it and had no such problems. Your advice would be appreciated.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    22 September 2011
    Graham Smith

    I would guess the reason the oil consumption is news to you is that you never check the oil and simply rely on the dealer to pick up a problem. He might not because it's most likely he simply drops the old oil and puts the new oil in, and he's not to know what had happened since he last saw the car. Now, you need to pursue the consumption tests to determine if it is too high, and if it proves to be so then pull the engine down and find the cause. If it proves to be a problem of manufacture then you've got a clear claim against Toyota, but if no such issue is found you could be left with the bill. In that case it would seem premature wear and I would recommend you pursue Toyota for at least part payment of the repair costs.

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