Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Toyota RAV4 2006: Why is it thirsty for oil?

    Toyota Toyota Advice Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 Advice Toyota RAV4 2006
    ...

    Over the last 20,000 km my 2006 Toyota RAV4 has developed a thirst for oil. It has done 105,000 km and is currently using oil at the rate of 3 liters per 10,000 km. There are no leaks, it doesn't blow any smoke, and there is no loss of power. The motor runs sweetly, and makes no strange noises. The dealer has examined the spark plugs, which are clean and dry, and the tailpipe shows only a light deposit of dry black soot. They have tested the compression and it within specification; they have also had a look in the cylinders with a micro camera, and can see no scoring or unusual residues. They say that it is unheard of for a RAV4 to use so much oil. Do you have any ideas?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    8 September 2011
    Graham Smith

    It is heavy oil usage, and in our experience unusual for a Toyota. Perhaps other owners can tell us if they have had a similar experience.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
    Other Toyota RAV4 Problems
    SELL ALL TOYOTA RAV4 PROBLEMS
    Related cars for sale on CarsGuide
    See more Toyota RAV4s for sale

    Comments

    Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
    More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
    Ask now
    Complete guide to Toyota RAV4 2006
    Complete guide to Toyota RAV4 2006 CarsGuide Logo
    Reviews, price, specs and more