RE: TOY: Using Oil

["Marc Sahr" <msahr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It was 3 1/2 years ago at 175000 miles... I milkshaked the motor (timing
chain into the timing cover = oil and water makes milkshake in the
crankcase). Not pretty. That was 50,000 miles (!) ago and still running
strong! Yes, I have 225,000 + miles on my 4Runner... driven daily. And
wheeled frequently.

Marc

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-toyota@4x4Wire.com [mailto:owner-toyota@4x4Wire.com]On
Behalf Of Carter Fleming
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 12:38 PM
To: toyota@4x4Wire.com
Subject: RE: TOY: Using Oil


Marc, just curious - how many miles did you have on your rig when you did
the rebuild?

I also have an 85 and I was at about 150k when a rod bearing went out.

Carter

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-toyota@4x4Wire.com [mailto:owner-toyota@4x4Wire.com]On
> Behalf Of Marc Sahr
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 10:07 AM
> To: toyota@4x4Wire.com
> Subject: RE: TOY: Using Oil
>
>
> My 85 4Runner (new long block about 2 years ago) uses about 1/2
> quart every
> 3.5/4 tanks. I use Valvoline or Pennzoil 20W50 all year (I live in Phoenix
> AZ). So compared to you I use a little less but it still uses it.
>
> Marc
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-toyota@4x4Wire.com [mailto:owner-toyota@4x4Wire.com]On
> Behalf Of Patrick Fogle
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 10:51 AM
> To: toyota@4x4Wire.com
> Subject: Re: TOY: Using Oil
>
>
> I was just estimating the 1/2 quart of oil for every 2 gas tanks.  That
> would be about 450 to 500 miles for me, but that may be a low estimate.  I
> may be right within that 1500 mile spec.  Is that spec listed in the FSM?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <wkrichar@outtech.com>
> To: <toyota@4x4Wire.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 11:34 AM
> Subject: RE: TOY: Using Oil
>
>
> > How many miles is it that you lose the 1/2 quart? I think Toyota spec
> > is 1 quart every 1500 miles. ALL cars use oil just to a lesser
> > extent, rings aren't much of a seal really and some oil is always
> > going to get past. What oil are you using? I wouldn't run 5w30 or
> > anything.. I suspect you are fine. Make sure you check it after
> > letting it sit for awhile..etc.
> >
> > ---- Original Message ----
> > From: pfogle@bhcmhmr.org
> > To: toy4x4@moab.off-road.com
> > Subject: RE: TOY: Using Oil
> > Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 11:15:33 -0600
> >
> > >Pat FogleI have an '84 with a 22R (no EFI).  I got a complete
> > >longblock
> > >rebuild done less than a year ago.  It seems to be using oil.  It
> > >needs a
> > >1/2 quart about every two tanks of gas.  It used a lot more than that
> > >before
> > >the rebuild, because it burned oil real bad.  No I don't see any
> > >evidence of
> > >burning oil, and I would not expect to since it was rebuilt.  But I
> > >really
> > >don't know what to look for other than blue smoke exhaust.  Also, no
> > >evidence of any leaks, such as drip spots when parked.  Is that
> > >normal?
> > >Shouldn't it keep the same oil level between oil changes?  Is there
> > >something I am missing?
> > >
> > >Any help or info is appreciated.
> > >
> > >Pat
> > >
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